Hoda Hananpour is a designer and concept artist, currently a second-year graduate student at SAIC, majoring in Design in Design Objects. Born and raised in Iran, she earned her BA and MBA in her homeland. She served as the founding director of her graphic design company for over 10 years while teaching at prestigious art schools and institutes in Tehran, the capital city. Before joining SAIC, Hoda worked as an interior designer and project manager for several projects in Texas and Illinois. She is presently focused on designing 3D objects that bridge the gap between different generations within a household. With a rich background in both academia and the industry, Hoda brings a unique blend of practical experience and innovative design thinking to her current studies and projects, aiming to create meaningful and connecting designs for diverse family dynamics.