Noushin Jafari

Specialized in Design.

Noushin Jafari

About Noushin Jafari

She was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. She studied architecture at Ecole Speciale d’Architecture de Paris (Paris, France) for her undergrad years where she developed her passion towards creating unique spaces inspired by great contemporary artists and architects. In 2006 she entered the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris La Villette (Paris, France) to study architecture-Cinema. Through all these years of school and later in practice she kept developing her passion towards social sciences and published several international papers in the domain of sociology and urbanism and their overlaps. She redefined her career path in 2015 when she moved to New York US, within retail design and commercial buildings. Since then, she has designed several stores for Tiffany & Co. in the US and North Asia as well as Tory Burch stores design and project management, Rothy’s on Bleecker st in NYC and some Burlington and other brands. She finds retail design very dynamic and versatile and most compatible with her background in Architecture-Cinema. In 2021 she registered her design firm in Brooklyn to bring together all her knowledge and experiences in design through all these years and countries, her firm is focused on interiors, fixtures and object design. In December 2020 she joined the board of AIA Brooklyn as a Co-Chair at Women In Architecture committee, where she can develop her all-time passion and purpose of empowering women in architecture and building a platform for current and future generations of women in this career to learn from each other’s experiences and mentoring each other towards a more inclusive and diverse future in architecture. Outside her work she enjoys visiting art galleries, museums, drawing and painting. She had a couple of her works exhibited at New York Center for Architecture in benefit of NYCOBA/NOMA in September 2020.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Design.
  • Original Design.
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Extended Interview with Noushin Jafari

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I started by studying architecture in Paris /France, and I have to admit my appreciation about french architecture schools accentuation on arts which is unique , and that's when I found my interest in design .After the masters degree in 2011 I went to Iran and got inspired by local artisans over there , then I started Interior Design ( continuing ) education courses in Hunter College in NYC in September 2015 . all along the way I took part of different kinds of internships and experiences , which I believe they had a very strong influence on my professional course.
How did you become a designer?
I enjoy creating and finding solutions , details matter so much in design process and I have this manic to details though (lol)
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
I don't believe that anyone can "become" a designer by being forced to , it needs so much passion and patience beside the skills that would not happen by getting forced to . about me , I never had thought about my title , I just discovered my passions and took them seriously and they led me here where I am now , and who knows where they bring me tomorrow :)
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I mostly enjoy the "design process " , no matter I'm working on an object or an urban site . I wish to design a whole house , from A to Z , architecture to the fork and spoons , everything .
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Well , I consider myself at the start point of a long long journey . I can't say anything else than what everyone knows already ; passion , patience , work and experience
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
Well , I don’t get the meaning of "great" designer actually , all I can mathematically say is ; all great designers are good designers . I don’t think that I got your question properly .
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
Tricky question ! As tastes are so much involved with the design , judging them would be a hard one .but there are always factors that can not be ignored , such as: Harmony , Style , Function , Sustainability and of course budget (!)
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
Design is a quality of lifestyle , so then a "good" design as a lifestyle matter makes so much sense , right ? And I have to admit I feel so great to live in an era that Design matters and thrives more and more day by day .
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Well , Generally I think having an open spirit is a gift to anyone , especially to designers because they can take advantage of that sensibility and bring it to their work .And also staying connected to the outside world ,to the music , fashion , visual arts , cinema , nature , variant communities of people , ….
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Wow , I can give you an infinite list of them lol . I can say that I love Japanese design attitudes , Scandinavian furnishing styles , American midcentury's …. and a lot more
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Being a designer and having your own style is a hard matter , to me it's an everyday workout . I think It's more like being an active person in the most things you can do , getting updates , adjusting yourself with contemporary time you are living in , and having an eye towards the future , and this happens only if you are connected to your contemporary art , music , cinema , …. market , new materials
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I even don’t want to think about anything else ! Seriously ! Being a designer is not a title or job , it’s a lifestyle , a filter in front of your eyes that you see the world through it
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Art of living Art of solving problems in a sophisticated way
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
My father ! He supported me in every step I took since I was a child and still goes on

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