Mehdi Saeedi, USA

AGI member since 2017

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Mehdi Saeedi is a graphic designer based in Philadelphia who was born and raised in Tehran.
The design vision of Saeedi is influenced by his focus on contemplation of Eastern aesthetics, heritage, and tradition.
He uses his experience in graphic design, Persian calligraphy, type, and typography to transform Farsi letters into different forms and shapes, rendering unique conceptions in graphic design.
Saeedi's works have been exhibited in numerous well-known exhibitions, Biennials, and Triennials around the world.
A member of several national and international juries, he has won numerous awards in international graphic design competitions.
He is currently a Part-time faculty of graphic design at Towson University in Maryland USA, and he is an AGI member (Alliance Graphique Internationale ).

Design work by Mehdi Saeedi


    Mehdi Saeedi, USA (2017)

    Mehdi Saeedi is a graphic designer based in Philadelphia who was born and raised in Tehran. The design vision of Saeedi is influenced by his focus on contemplation of Eastern...

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    Mehdi Saeedi, USA (2017)

    Mehdi Saeedi is a graphic designer based in Philadelphia who was born and raised in Tehran.
    The design vision of Saeedi is influenced by his focus on contemplation of Eastern aesthetics, heritage, and tradition.
    He uses his experience in graphic design, Persian calligraphy, type, and typography to transform Farsi letters into different forms and shapes, rendering unique conceptions in graphic design.
    Saeedi's works have been exhibited in numerous well-known exhibitions, Biennials, and Triennials around the world.
    A member of several national and international juries, he has won numerous awards in international graphic design competitions.
    He is currently a Part-time faculty of graphic design at Towson University in Maryland USA, and he is an AGI member (Alliance Graphique Internationale ).

    Publications

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    From Contour to Calligraphy

    (2013)

    • Mehdi Saeedi

    Aban, Publcation

    384 pages, ISBN: 9786006413082

    Awards

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    • 2002

    Honorable Mentions, the 7th International Biennial of Poster, Mexico,
    • 2003

    Diploma of Honor, the 1st Book Cover Design Exhibition at the 16th Tehran International Book Fair, Iran
    • 2004

    First Prize, the 1st International Biennial of the Islamic World Poster, Iran
    • 2006

    Third Prize, the 6th International Triennial of Eco Posters and Graphics Art, “4th Block”, Kharkov, Ukraine
    • 2006

    Award of the President of the Self-Governing Region in 6th Trnava International Poster Triennial, Slovakia
    • 2007

    Grand Prize, 15th International invitational Poster, Colorado, USA
    • 2007

    Grand Prize, Taiwan International Poster Design Award, Taiwan
    • 2008

    Honorable Mentions, the 2nd International Socio-Political Poster Biennial, Poland
    • 2008

    | First Prize, the 1st Competition Best of Designing Self Logo, Tehran, Iran
    • 2009

    Grand prize, “Five stars Designers bant” International Invitational Poster Triennial Osaka, Japan
    • 2010

    Third Prize, International Biennial of the Islamic World Graphic, Tehran, Iran
    • 2011

    Honorable Mentions, 17th International Invitational Poster, Colorado, USA
    • 2011

    Bronze Medal, Taiwan International Poster Design Award, Taiwan
    • 2011

    First Prize, 12th international posters triennial, Ekoplagat´11, Slovakia
    • 2012

    Honorable Mentions, the 4nd International Social-Political Poster Biennial, Poland
    • 2013

    fourth prize, 12. International Triennial of the Political Poster Show, Mons, Belgium
    • 2013

    gold Award, Graphis, USA
    • 2013

    Special Award, Taiwan International Design Award, Taiwan