MAHAN SOLTANZADEH

1805 Anderson Road Apt # 51

Davis, CA 95616
mahan.soltanzadeh@gmail.com
www.mahan-design.com
(415)513-8147

Education

MFA, Design, June 2015

University of California, Davis

Master of Architecture, May 2009

Azad Art and Architecture University, Tehran, Iran

Master of Arts in Graphic Design, August 2006

Azad Art and Architecture University, Tehran, Iran
Thesis Project: Designed store interior and tradeshow exhibit space for feminine clothing line
Areas of interest: Point Line Space Form

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, August 2003

Azad Art and Architecture University, Tehran, Iran
Thesis Project: Photomontage illustration of a modern Persian poet
Areas of interest: Photomontage history and techniques

Professional Experience

Studio Manager and Member of Board of Directors: February 2005 2010

Niak Company, Tehran: http://www.niak.ir/index_en.html
As the studio manager I organized exhibitions and designed both exhibition spaces and booths. In
addition, I managed construction for numerous projects. As a member of the Board of Directors, I
contributed to discussions about marketing and strategic planning.

Studio Manager: February 2004 January 2005

Arvin Resaneh Exhibition Designers Group, Tehran: http://arvin-resaneh.com/
At Arvin Resaneh Exhibition Designers Group, I reviewed and revised designs to improve aesthetics and
align them with construction requirements.

Studio Manager and Member of Board of Directors: March December 2004

Mahi Design Center. Tehran
As the studio manager, I focused on interior design for a variety of spaces from office and retail space to
homes.

Computer and Technical Skills

Software Proficiency
Auto Desk 3D Studio Max + GI Plug in (V-Ray: For Real Digital Rendering), Auto Desk Auto Cad (2D&3D),
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rhino ceros, Corel Draw, and Auto play; General Microsoft (Excel,
Word, and Power Point)

Design Expertise
Sketching, painting, photography, print making

Language Expertise
Fluent in Persian; proficient in English
Publications

The Role of Primary Elements within Visual Arts in Interior Design 2007
Selections from this thesis project were published in the university newspaper.

Analysis of Holger Matthiesa art work in the area of Photomontage Technique - 2003
Selections from this senior thesis project were published in the university newspaper.

Professional Memberships

Executive Committee of Iranian Association of Exhibition Designers, April 2008 January 2010
Iranian Graphic Designers Association June, September 2005 October 2010
Board of Directors and Studio Manager of Niak Company (Exhibition and Interior Designers Group), August
2007 December 2010

Projects

Interior Design

Private Businesses
Ahvaz Restaurant and Coffee ShopAhvaz 2010
Tehran Dental OfficeTehran- 2010

Private Luxury Residences

3 Vacation HomesManzandaran Province, 2007-2008
3 HousesTehran 2008-2009

Corporate Offices
Payandan Oil CompanyTehran, 2006
Nebras Computer Software CompanyTehran, 2006
Farineh Electronic CompanyTehran, 2006

International Exhibits/Booth Design, Implementation, and Construction

Petroleum, Gas and Petrochemical

Mehrtash Sepahan CompanyTehran, 2010
Faratarh Company Tehran, 2010
Sepahan CompanyTehran, 2007
Kulbo Company 2006; Absolute Company Tehran, 2006
Energy Gostare Nasir Company Tehran, 2006
Farineh Sanat CompanyTehran, 2005

Agricultural and Food

Khazar Kampureh CompanyTehran, 2010
Sabajahad CompanyTehran, 2010
Verina CompanyTehran, 2010
Delveseh CompanyTehran, 2009-2010
Mana SpaghettiTehran, 2007-2010
Yek-o-Yek Company Tehran, 2009
Mohsen CompanyTehran, 2008-2010
Sabajahad CompanyTehran, 2008-2010
Yeganeh Khazar CompanyTehran, 2009
Masrur Lemon Juice CompanyTehran, 2007
Golbaran CompanyTehran, 2007

Electronics and Computer Equipment

Anphormatic Nebras CompanyTehran, 2007
Legrand CompanyTehran, 2006
Nebras Anphormatic CompanyTehran, 2007
Ayesh CompanyTehran, 2005-2006

Mine Technologies
Riotinto Company of England/Zarkuh Mineral CompanyTehran, 2006

Construction Companies
Sahand Control CompanyTehran, 2008
Turkey Alfa Ponjareh CompanyTehran, 2008
Alfa Panjareh CompanyTehran, 2007
Keyson CompanyTehran, 2007
Henket CompanyTehran, 2006

Plastic
Lavaran Plastic CompanyTehran, 2007
Novin Aryan Company Representing Seven German CompanyTehran, 2006
Pulad Puyesh CompanTehran, 2005

Medical
Andisheh and Darman CompanyTehran, 2008
D.J.M. CompanyTehran, 2005
Abureyhan Pharmacy CompanyTehran, 2005

Art Exhibitions

Sketch Exhibition
HumanityTarahan Azad GalleryTehran, 2006

Photography Exhibition
FreehandTarahan Azad GalleryTehran, 2006
Half Protraits-Darband GalleryTehran, 2005
Embryonic Period-Darband GalleryTehran, 2005

Illustration Exhibition
Mira StoryArasbaran Cultural CenterTehran, 2003

Poster Exhibition
Casual PostersArasbaran Cultural CenterTehran, 2000
Women- Golbarg Art GalleryTehran, 2002

Branding (Logo, Sign, Poster and Catalogue Design)

Cigno, 2016
USA Tech Pro, IT Company 2015-2016
Pass, IT Company, 2015
Tap Me, 2014
UC-Davis Extension Center 2012-13
Samsung, 2009
Ayegh Golestan, 2009
N2, an Exhibition and Interior Design Company, 2009
LG Company, 2008
Pars Rubber Company, 2008
Tehran Sazeh Tiva, Construction, 2007
Mehregan Petro Pars, 2006
Alborz Water Resources Company, 2005

References

References are available upon request.