Parisa Tashakori focuses on developing human connection through art, design, and cultural events, as well as socially and environmentally focused projects.
keywords
Design, Visual Design, Typography, Concept Development, Design System, Design History
Teaching
courses taught
APRD 3001 - Visual Design 1
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Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Students are introduced to design elements and principles, research and visual storytelling. They are challenged to communicate intellectual, sensory and emotional concepts by learning a visual vocabulary of type, color, and form expressed in a variety of mediums and dimensions.
APRD 3400 - Creative Concepting 1
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
Introduces students to Design Thinking and the techniques for designing ideas into concepts. The course leads students through the design thinking process of 1) Empathize, 2) Define, 3) Ideate, 4) Concept, 5) Prototype, 6) Test. Most emphasis is placed on the first four steps.
APRD 4931 - Internship
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Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023
Internship course
APRD 5003 - Advanced Brand Design
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Spring 2020
Builds on core concepts introduced in APRD 5001 by expanding executional skillsets and conceptual frameworks through the development of a unified theory of branding. This course encourages students to establish their core principles as art directors and visual designers. They will learn how to create opportunities for complex, meaning-centered relationships between people and products through research, strategic definition, identity development, expression, communication, and behavioral analysis.
APRD 5009 - Principles of Visual Design
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Fall 2024
Examines essential principles that drive innovation and creativity in the design field. Through hands-on projects and critical analysis of historical and contemporary creative communication trends, students work on developing their own design philosophy and visual aesthetic. By the end of the course, students should have the expertise needed to craft compelling, impactful visual design solutions that make branding more engaging and effective. Graduate students from other departments who have the appropriate background may be allowed to register on a space-available basis with consent of the Program Director.
APRD 5011 - Digital Design Portfolio
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Dedicated to the meticulous curation of an industry-ready professional portfolio. Students receive guidance in crafting their online digital portfolios and fostering professional development tailored to their post-graduation career aspirations. Interaction with industry professionals and successful program alumni allows students to gain valuable advice, tips, and feedback to enhance their portfolios.
APRD 5015 - Brand Design for Sustainable Futures
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Summer 2022 / Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
An in-depth look at the challenges of designing for sustainability by moving students beyond the confines of a standard project brief to examine the purpose and implications of a brand or service's existence. Immersed in design ethics and the power of visual communication, students will gain the expertise to design with purpose and intention, and to align with circular economy principles to reduce waste and pollution.
