Khosro Ashtari

Biography:

Born in Tehran / 1978

B.S. Graphic at “Islamic Azad University (College of Arts & Architecture)” / Tehran / 2002

Member of Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS) / 14 Years Membership history

Honorary member of Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Art in Iran / 13 Years Membership history

“Studio Farvardins” Founder, Art Director & Graphic Designer

18 years of experience as an art director or graphic designer

Festivals & awards:

Winner of the Gold Medal “International Graphic Design Award I JUNGLE” / Portugal / 2018

Winner of “TAICOT Award in the Stop Organ Harvesting Poster Competition” / Taiwan / 2020

Winner of the first prize of ” City’s Breathes Poster Festival” / Tehran / 2016

Winner of “Tehran 40 Years Poster Competition, the 17th Image of the Year Celebration” / Tehran / 2020

Finalist of “POSTER FOR International Competition” / China / 2018

Finalist of “17th Taiwan International Graphic Design Award” / Taiwan / 2017

Finalist of “FINI International Image Festival” / Mexico / 2019

Honored artist in the “17th choosing the best war book” / Tehran / 2018

Selected Designer of “Tandis Magazine Logotype Exhibition” / Tehran / 2003

Selected Artist of the ” Bismillah First Festiva” / Tehran / 2004

Participation in the Second International Design Exhibition “WHAT UNITES US” / Turkey / 2021

Participation in the “9th International Triennial of Poster Sofia” / Bulgaria / 2019

Participation the “6th Biennial of Silver Cypress Graphic Design” / Tehran / 2019

Participation in the “Status Announcement Poster Exhibition” / Tehran / 2019

Participating in the “16th Image of the Year Celebration” / Tehran / 2019

Participation in the “3rd International Contest of the Theatrical Poster” / Ukraine / 2018

Participation in the “Second National Symposium of World Graphic Day” / Tehran / 2018

Participation the “COW International Design Festival” / Ukraine / 2018

Participation in the “5th Biennial of Silver Cypress Graphic Design” / Tehran / 2017

Participation in the “14th Image of the Year Celebration” / Tehran / 2017

Participation in the “Second Festival of Religious Book Design” / Qom / 2016

Participation in the “5th Iran International Green Film Festival” / Tehran / 2016

Participation in the “13th Image of the Year Celebration” / Tehran / 2016

Participation in the “First Biennial of Poster 99” / Lorestan / 2015

Participation in the “Iranian Graphic Designers Collection of works Book” / 2015

Participation in the “3rd National Tolou Poster Biennial” / Tehran / 2012

Participation in the “Radio Poster Festival” / Tehran / 2012

Participation in the “2rd Biennial of Silver Cypress Graphic Design” / Tehran / 2011

Participation in “Traffic Culture Poster Festival” / Tehran / 2011

Participation in the “First Biennial of Silver Cypress Graphic Design” / Tehran / 2010

Participation in the “7th Image of the Year Celebration” / Tehran / 2009

Participation in the “10th Tehran Poster Biennial” / Tehran / 2009

Participation in the “3rd International Graphic Biennial of the Islamic World” / Tehran / 2009

Participation in the “First Annual Exhibition of the Iranian Graphic Designers Society” / Tehran / 2008

Participation in the “9th Tehran Poster Biennial” / Tehran / 2007

Participation in the “4th Festival of Bismillah” / Tehran / 2007

Participation in the “4th Image of the Year Celebration” / Tehran / 2006

Participation in the “First Great Artwork Exhibition of Tehran” / Tehran / 2004

Participation in the “6th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial” / Tehran / 2003

Some of companies, organizations and groups that I have worked with as an art director or graphic designer:

Mapna Group / a group of 40 international manufacturing, industrial and trading companies

Saba / power and Energy Group

Cinematic Affairs of KANOON (the Intellectual Development of Children & Young Adults)

Sana / Iran Power Plant Investment Co.

Science and Astronomy Center of Tehran

Iranian Youth Cinema Society

Tehran City Renovation Organization

Borderless Wildlife Conservation Society

Film and Music Affairs of KANOON (the Intellectual Development of Children & Young Adults)

Iranian National School of Cinema

Iran MS Society

RENUOXE OIL brand / Manufacturer of specialized engine oils and lubricants

Institute of Experimental Films & Documentaries Production

Financial Intelligence Academy

Avin Resaneh Film / film production company

Ala / Language Academic Institute

Ashab Resaneh Pouya / Film Production Company

Iran Post Company

Sooratak / Theater Group

The 3rd Millennium / Tourism Developing Co.

Zarrinpood / Textile Company

Theater Center of KANOON (the Intellectual Development of Children & Young Adults)

Macensy Clothes Industries

Exclusive Representative of MPZ Bearings in Iran

Goldis / Office Commercial Complex in Tehran

Arsheh / Interior Decoration Company

Moaser / theater group

Naji Honar / Film Institute

Silver Tree / Animation Studio

Soroush / Movie Production Group

Community Reporting / Political and social newspaper

Some of events I have worked with as an art director or graphic designer:

11th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2019

The first Iranian Film Research Award of the year / 2016

3rd “Golden Kelaket, Golden Mask” Film & Theater Festival (Hilaj Film School) / 2016

10th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2017

Second Green Peace Specialized Congress / 2015

9th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2015

8th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2013

6th National Festival & 1st International Film Festival of Children for Children / 2011

7th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2011

One week with the KANOON (International Children’s Day) / 2009

6th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2009

8th Children and Adolescent Press Festival / 2007

5th Tehran International Animation Festival / 2007

Some of the book publishers I have worked with as an art director or graphic designer:

Ghadyani Publications

Banafsheh books

Ghoghnous Publishing

Rozaneh publication

Chelcheleh publication

Sita publication

Ketabestan publication

Ameh book

Chakavak Publications

Publishing of the KANOON (the Intellectual Development of Children & Young Adults)

Mahriz Publication

Montasheran Publishing

Solo & Group exhibitions & Workshop:

Solo Poster Exhibition of “Eco & Animal Rights” / Tehran International Environment Exhibition / 2015

Solo Poster Exhibition of “Life of the World ” on the subject of eco & animal rights / Tehran / National Library of Iran / 2015

Group Exhibition of “Film, Photo & Poster” / Tehran / Laleh Gallery / 2009

Group Exhibition of “Film, Photo & Poster” / Tehran / Azadi Gallery / 2009

Group Exhibition of “Film, Photo & Poster” / Tehran / Arasbaran Cultural Center / 2009

Solo exhibition of “Tyopgraphy Painting” / Tehran / Kamaluddin Behzad Gallery / 2004

Student Poster Exhibition of “Culture of Peace and Dialogue of Civilizations” / Tehran / Faculty of Art & Architecture / 2009

Holding a logotype design workshop entitled “Word & Motif” / Tehran / University of Art / 2019