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.
Beauty of roots, 1998, Iran, hand made all process
The Batik print possesses both beauty and roots. When you place your block on warm wax to impose a color on a piece of fabric, it seems like nature is here to help!
The “Now and Then” design collection, 1999, Iran,Traces of ancient art in modern design
The “Now and Then” design collection was based on popular art during the Sasanian kingdom (224-651 AD).
Sample of interior design (untitled), 2018, Downtown of Chicago
Sample of interior design, Full remodeling of Chicago residence condo. In this project, I owned all the design, selection and procurement of the materials, and general management.
Shoe Desighn, 2023, SAIC Foot wear desighn class project
Use your good taste Design your shoe lace
YOUR POWDER ROOM Your Art Gallery attributes, 2023, SAIC studio2 class project
POWDER ROOM, Modern with traditional touch, Enticing with smart technology for 21st century audiences