MAHAN RASOULI
>_ Award‑winning Industrial Designer specializing in Transportation & Product Design.
ABOUT ME
>_ With over seven years of award‑winning practice, I operate at the intersection of Transportation and Product Design.
>_I partner with ambitious businesses to define their physical identity—creating work that doesn't just occupy space, but commands attention.
//Let's build something extraordinary.
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EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION
M.A. Industrial Design
Pars University of Architecture and Art, Tehran
2022 – 2025
Final Project
Design of a Multi-Purpose Motorcycle Platform with Ergonomic Approach and Cost Reduction Strategy
Score
GPA 3.9
Achievements
- Kitsune OMNI Concept
- Exhibited at Tehran Design Week
- IDA Design Awards Silver
B.A. Industrial Design
Pars University of Architecture and Art, Tehran
2018 – 2022
Final Project
Using parametric design in car body and chassis
Score
GPA 3.7
Achievements
- IDA Design Award Gold
High School degree of Mathematics and Physics
Roshd High School, Tehran
2018 – 2022
Final Project
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Score
19.05/20
COURSESCOURSESCOURSES
CS50: Introduction to Programming with Python
Harvard University
2023
Harvard's introductory programming course with Python
CS50X: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Harvard University
2023
C programming, computer science fundamentals, and AI
AWARDS & HONORSAWARDS & HONORSAWARDS & HONORS
IDA Design Award for Concept Motorcycle Design
IDA - Silver
2025
For the "Kitsune OMNI" concept
Tehran Design Week Exhibition
Industrial Designers Association of Iran
2025
Selected to exhibit my motorcycle concept design at the Tehran Design Week Exhibition
IDA Design Award for Concept Vehicle Design
IDA - Gold
2023
For the "McLaren R1" concept
Designs featured in "365ArtPlus" Magazine
365ArtPlus
2022 & 2023
Transportation Design
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Retro Morphism
Heritage forms meet modern precision. I design objects and vehicles that feel instantly familiar yet operate with contemporary intelligence. The warmth of analog memory paired with the performance of today's manufacturing—evoking emotion without sacrificing function.
Everything at its Best
No detail is too small to be intentional. From the radius of a fillet to the tactile resistance of a button, every decision is pushed to its optimal resolution. This isn't perfectionism—it's respect for the user and the object.
Compact Design
Efficiency without compromise. Less volume, more presence. I pursue the discipline of reduction—removing everything that doesn't serve the core experience—until what remains is essential, enduring, and impossible to ignore.
EXPERTISE
PUBLICATIONS
The Masters of Transportation Design
- • Expected 2027
A comprehensive history of transportation design told through the lens of the designers themselves—not the brands. This book traces the evolution of automotive styling, surfacing, and user experience, celebrating the unsung heroes who shaped the way we move.
View PublicationRestomod & Reimagination: Bridging Heritage and Future in Transportation Design
- • In Preparation
An in‑depth paper exploring the rising trends of restomod and reimagination in transportation design. It examines how designers reinterpret classic automotive icons with modern technology, materials, and user expectations—creating a dialogue between nostalgia and innovation.
View PublicationBEYOND DESIGN
Photography
Capturing urban landscapes and design details.
Guitar
Playing electric and acoustic, mostly rock and ambient.
Travel
Exploring cultures and architectural wonders.
Gaming
Open-world adventures and racing sims.
Cycling
Road cycling and weekend gravel adventures.
Model Cars & Dioramas
Curating a collection of scale vehicles and crafting detailed miniature scenes.