Iman AleMozaffar, born in 1981 in Shiraz, is a pioneering Iranian graphic and packaging designer. As the Founder & CEO of BASTEHA International, he has redefined how packaging design is showcased and appreciated in Iran and the region. He holds a degree in Graphic Design from ElmoFarhang University and is an official member of the Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS) .
🎓Career & Contributions
Iman’s design journey spans over two decades. From 2000 to 2022, he served as the Design Director at Wallrus Design Studio in Tehran, influencing branding and packaging across multiple industries .
In 2014, he established BASTEHA, Iran’s first packaging designers showcase and biennial exhibition. He organized multiple editions of the Basteha Packaging Design Biennial Exhibition (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021), elevating packaging design into a celebrated form of visual communication and cultural expression .
🏆A’ Design Award & Recognition
Iman’s design excellence was honored with a 4th Place Award at the A’ Design Award & Competition in 2022, spotlighting his innovative approach to packaging design on the global stage .
🌐Industry Roles & Influence
Jury Member: Selected for the Grand Jury Panel of the A’ Design Award in both 2022 and 2023, tasked with evaluating the best in global design across disciplines .
Organizer & Lecturer: He has contributed extensively as a jury member and organizer of major design events like the Silver Cypress Biennial and served on planning boards for educational design programs .
Educator & Speaker: Iman has led numerous workshops and lectures on creativity and packaging design at institutions across Iran—including the Vijeh School, Brand Academy, and various universities—spanning from 2010 through 2020 .
🧑⚖️Philosophy & Legacy
Iman Ale Mozaffar champions the intersection of beauty, functionality, and cultural storytelling in packaging. Through BASTEHA, he has created a vital platform that not only showcases exceptional design but also raises industry standards and inspires new generations of designers.
Official Links
- Website (BASTEHA):
https://www.basteha.com - A’ Design Award Profile:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/designer.php?profile=161204 - Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/imanalemozaffar/?hl=en - LinkedIn:
https://ir.linkedin.com/in/iman-ale-mozaffar-b1551178 - Panart Magazine Feature:
https://panartmag.com/en/iman-alemozaffar/
