Sahar Ghaheri

About

Currently a Graduate Student at Pratt Institute.

Resume

Education
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY (www.pratt.edu) 2008-present
Masters of Industrial Design
DesignskolenKolding (Kolding Design School), Kolding,Denmark (www.dskd.dk) 2005-2007
Focus in Industrial Design
Washington University in St. Louis:School of Art, St. Louis, MO (www.wustl.edu) 2001-2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Work Experience
Karim Rashid Inc., New York City, NY (www.karimrashid.com) 2008
World reknown designer and design studio
•Product design intern
Alwan for the Arts, New York City, NY (www.alwanforthearts.org) 2008
A non-profit arts organization dedicated to educating the broader public through cultural events
•Freelance designer
El Boutique Creative Group,Kuwait City, Kuwait (www.elboutique.com) 2007-ongoing
A creative house focusing on graphic, sound, film, and interior design
•Industrial and packaging designer
•Curator for recycled furniture exhibition project
International Rescue Committee, New York City, NY (www.theirc.org) 2007
A non-profit humanitarian aid organzation focusing on setting up refugee camps around the world
•Freelance photographer and mentor
Antilika, New York City, NY (www.antilika.net) 2004-2005
Avant-garde fashion design studio
•Administrative assistant and creative team member
John Curry Studio, New York City, NY (www.curryphoto.com)
Independent photography studio working with television, magazines, advertising agencies and publishing companies
•Freelance photographer and studio assistant
Whats Up Magazine, St.Louis, MO
An all-volunteer magazine to help the homeless
•Art Editor and photographer for photo essays
Phathands:Underground Arts, St. Louis, MO
An organization established and run by students to promote and sell student artwork and design
•Designer







Location

Brooklyn, NY

Specialties

  • Industrial Design

Education

Pratt Institute

Awards

Affiliations

Engineers Without Borders, Project H, Buckiminster Fuller Institute Fellow