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Minoo Akbari shahroudi

@minooakbarishahroudi

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I build human-centered visual systems, digital products, and ethical brand experiences.

Armenia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a high-ownership, collaborative environment where design works closely with product, engineering, and growth. I want to lead ethical, human-centered visual systems and AI-assisted workflows that create clear, trustworthy experiences with long-term impact.

I led the relaunch of Hoonaro as a participatory platform for dialogue across art history, visual culture, and design ethics, while designing its regenerative visual identity and community experience.

Through Mino Studio and freelance/in-house collaborations, I’ve built identity systems, product interfaces, onboarding flows, responsive websites, and communication materials for international clients across Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East. My work bridges branding psychology, visual storytelling, front-end development, and accessible digital experiences; it has also led to client-initiated opportunities with Ralph Lauren.

I teach graphic design and Adobe software at Northwest International University and MFT-West, where I bring systems thinking, cognitive-responsive design, ethical storytelling, and AI-assisted workflows into creative practice. I work best where design is closely connected to product, engineering, growth, and meaningful social impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Current

Northwest International University

Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)

Appointed as Assistant Professor at NWIU, delivering courses in visual communication, design ethics, and strategic creativity. Empowers students to tackle social, technological, and ecological challenges through design-led inquiry.

visual communication Critical Engagement

Current

Adobe Software Instructor

Current

MFT-West

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Teach professional courses in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects, focusing on strategic application and ethical storytelling. Leads a dedicated group of students from foundational skills through real projects.

Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign After Effects Curriculum Design Systems Thinking

Current

Brand Identity & Graphic Designer

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Freelancer & In-House

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Designed identity systems grounded in narrative clarity, branding psychology, and trust-based design. Secured international collaborations from Europe, Brazil, Canada, and Australia.

Brand Identity Graphic Design Branding Psychology

Spearheading the Relaunch of Hoonaro

Hoonaro

Apr 2025 - Feb 2026 (10 months)

Spearheaded the transformation of Hoonaro into a participatory platform for interdisciplinary dialogue across art history, visual culture, and design ethics. Led the visual identity redesign, embedding a regenerative artistic ethos.

Visual Identity Design Community Building

Founder, Graphic Branding Designer, and Frontend Developer

Mino

May 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Established an independent branding studio dedicated to regenerative design, ethical communication, and systems-level impact. Designed holistic visual identity systems and bridged strategic branding with front-end development.

Branding Graphic Design Frontend Development Visual Identity Branding Psychology Cognitive Responsive Frameworks Ethical Communication

Art Director

MFT-West

Mar 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Directed visual content strategy and brand identity evolution across digital and print platforms. Led a cross-functional creative team and mentored design interns in UI/UX, front-end development, and visual communication.

Art Direction Visual Content Brand Identity Team Leadership Mentor UI UX Frontend Development visual communication

Founder, UI/UX Designer, and Frontend Developer

Hoonaro

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Conceived and launched an educational platform exploring modern and postmodern visual art history through interactive digital experiences. Designed and developed accessible user interfaces for participatory learning.

UI UX Design Frontend Development Interactive Media Education Platform Accessibility Art History

Cabin Safety and Service Auditor

Oman Air

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Audited cabin safety and service procedures, ensuring compliance and quality. Leveraged cross-cultural communication and high-pressure decision-making skills.

Cabin Safety Compliance Cross Cultural Communication Decision making

Flight Attendant

Oman Air

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Provided in-flight safety and service, enhancing passenger experience. Developed strong cross-cultural communication and human-behavior insight.

In Flight Safety Customer Service Cross Cultural Communication

Flight Attendant

Mahan Air

Jan 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 11 months)

Delivered in-flight services and ensured passenger safety. Built strong interpersonal and communication skills in a high-pressure environment.

In Flight Safety Customer Service Communication Skills Teamwork

Swimming Instructor

Tehran

Jan 2007 - Dec 2013 (6 years 11 months)

Provided swimming instruction, teaching techniques and safety skills to students. Developed leadership and communication abilities.

Swimming Instruction Teaching Safety

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Applied Sciences & Technology

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Grade: 18.74/20

BA in Graphic Design with a focus on brand identity, cognitive-responsive design, and the psychology of perception. The program culminated in a strategic logo for Turkish photographer Emirice, leading to a full identity commission.