Mona Gandomkar is an Iranian Florida-based multidisciplinary designer and a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). Her work explores women’s issues and emotional awareness through the combination of traditional graphic design and modern technology. Mona’s innovative approach incorporates interactive design, augmented reality, and motion graphics, showcasing the power of design to captivate and inspire. Her work reflects her belief in art and design as a catalyst for social change and personal growth.
Mona
Gandomkar
Multidisciplinary Designer
EDUCATION
2023-PresentMFA (Pending), Studio Arts with Concentration on Graphic Design
Florida Atlantic University; Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022-2023MFA, Studio Arts
Georgia Southern University; Statesboro, GA
2009-2012BA, Visual Communication
Ferdows University; Mashhad, IR
2008Associate Degree in Graphic Design with Visual Arts
Alzahra University; Mashhad, IR
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
2023-PresentFlorida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Typographic Design Lab 1 (GRA 2208C), Spring 2025
Typographic Design Lab 2 (GRA 2208C), Teaching Assistance, Fall 2024
Visual Design Lab 1 (GRA 2190C), Fall 2024
Visual Design Lab 1 (GRA 2190C), Summer 2024
Visual Design Lab 1 (GRA 2190C), Teaching Assistance, Spring 2024
Typographic Design Lab 1 (GRA 2208C), Spring 2024
Typographic Design Lab 1 (GRA 2208C), Teaching Assistance, Fall 2023
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2023-PresentGraduate Assistant
Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, FL
– Working with faculty, staff, and administrators to find design solutions and create print and digital graphics for the GD department
– Supervision of Teaching Lab, Equipment including Laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter and Craft Cutter, 3D Printer
2022-2023Graduate Assistants
OSA/UPB Marketing, Georgia Southern University; Statesboro, GA
– Graphic Designer at the Office of Student Activities and University
Programming Board
2020-2022Senior Graphic Designer
Studio yek, Mashhad, IR
– Developed brand system and visual identity for various brands
– Printing superviser
2011-2020Art Director, Designer and Print supervisor
Kasra Book Publications, (Publisher specialized in Art, Architecture and Urban Design,) Mashhad, IR
– Layout and cover design for books, calendars and brochure
– Printing superviser; directed print production operations, ensuring quality control and on-time
– Designed marketing materials for both digital and print, including social media visuals and advertisements
2010-2022Freelance Graphic Designer and Art Director
Private Design Studio
– Layout and cover design, ‘Underline’ quarterly Arts magazinend publications
for British Council.
– Collaborating with various Design studios and national brands in Iran
GRANTS & AWARDS
2023-2025Tuition Fellowship
Florida Atlantic University
2024The Broward County Cultural Division Artist Support Grant
Broward County, FL
2024Awarded, Silver Prize
Graphis, New Talent Awards Competition
2023Presidential Fellowship
Florida Atlantic University
2022-2023Tuition Fellowship
Georgia Southern University
2022Roxie Remley Master of Fine Arts Scholarship
Georgia Southern University
2012Queen of Termites
1st Certificate of Appreciation for Graphic Design, Khorasan Theater Festival, IR
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
PUBLICATION
2024Visual Art Journal
2014Somewhere Around
Photography Exhibition Catalog, Mashhad, IR
2012Khat
Typography Exhibition Catalog, Mashhad, IR
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2023-PresentAmerican Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Member
2023-PresentFlorida’s Iranian Artist (FIA)
Non-Profit Organization, Artist Member
2021-PresentThe Center for Photography Development
Member, Mashhad, IR
2024Art Group Exhibition
Awita New York Studio, Brooklyn, NY
2024Digital Impressions
Silicon Valley International Art Exhibit, ArtX Gallery, Fremont, CA
2024Transcend Tomorrow
Juried Exhibition, Schmidt Center Gallery, Florida Atlantic University, FL
2023Woman, Life, Freedom
Art Group Exhibtion, Abra Gallery, Fort lauderdale, FL
2023Outlook
Juried Exhibition, Contemporary Gallery, Georgia Southern Universirty, Statesboro, GA
2014Somewhere Around
Photography Exhibition, Aban Gallery, Mashhad, IR
2012The Corners
Photography Exhibition, Aban Gallery, Mashhad, IR
2012Khat
Typography Exhibition, Char-soq Gallery, Mashhad, IR
2011Photo-Graphic
Photography Exhibition, Mashhad Artistic Forum, Mashhad, IR
2010Writing
Photography Exhibition, Soltanali Mashadi Gallery, Mashhad, IR
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