Ida Moraghebati
Ida Moraghebati is a multidisciplinary designer, educator, and creative director whose work bridges design, cultural advocacy, and innovation. She holds an MFA in Graphic Design from Florida Atlantic University, an MS in Entrepreneurship Management from Iran University of Science and Technology, and a BA in Graphic Design from Tehran University of Art. With more than 20 years of experience across academia and the design industry, she has taught courses in typography, interactive design, visual systems, and branding. Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Flagler College, Ida brings a globally-informed, socially conscious approach to design education. Her work explores how design can empower marginalized voices, and she is committed to cultivating inclusive classrooms where students develop both conceptual rigor and industry-ready skills. Through design thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration, she aims to prepare the next generation of designers to lead with empathy, innovation, and purpose.
Professional Profile
- MFA in Graphic Design, Florida Atlantic University
- MS in Entrepreneurship Management – New Business, Iran University of Science & Technology
- BA in Visual Communication (Graphic Design), Tehran University of Art
Group Exhibitions
- 2024: FAB Art Share Festival – Mad Arts Museum, FL
- 2024: Metamorphosis – Abra Gallery, Las Olas, FL
- 2023: Women, Life, Freedom – Abra Gallery, FL
- 2023: PostScript 12 – Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), FL
- 2023: The Digital Awakening – Mozaik Philanthropy
- 2023: Transcend Tomorrow – Ritter Art Gallery, FAU
- 2022–2023: Stay With Ukraine – PosterTerritory
- 2023: Another Life – Golden Bee 15, Global Biennial of Graphic Design
- 2022–2024: Juried Annual Student Exhibitions – FAU
- 2023: Poster for Tomorrow – (Ukraine, Do the Right Thing, Stand with Iranians) (Venues: UCLA, Missouri State, Suffolk University, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Tbilisi)
- 2022: IMAGINE PEACE – Rotary International Poster Design Exhibition
- 2022: Future Art Awards “ –WOMAN. LIFE. FREEDOM”
- 2019: New York Festivals Advertising Awards
Solo Exhibitions
- 2024: Woman of Action, FAU Fort Lauderdale, FL
Awards and Grants
- 2025: FY25 Broward Cultural Artist Grant
- 2024: Sheila Ivory Award
- 2024: FAU Healing Arts Exhibition – Second Place
- 2024: Lauderdale Women Empowering Women (WEW) Scholarship
- 2023–2024: Esther Saylor Rothenberger Endowed Scholarship
- 2022–2024: Friedland Grant
- 2024: Thesis and Dissertation Scholarship
- 2016, 2018, 2020: Multiple awards (Gold, Silver, Commendation) – Iranian Advertising Festival
- 2016: National Award – Marketing Communication and Branding Interaction
- 2014: Meraat Scientific Dept. – Nowruz Courier Award
Publications
- 2023: Poster for Tomorrow “ –Do the Right Thing” Book
- 2022: Remarque Annual, Issue 10 – Florida Atlantic University
- 2015–2017: Iranian Graphic Designers Society Biennial Catalogs
- 2015: Iranian Packaging Designers Biennial Catalog
- Meraat Scientific Department & Faranegar publications (2013–2014), including textbooks and workbooks for grades 1–6, classroom management reference guides, and Nowruz educational packets.
Teaching
ART 204: Image Studio
- ART 227: Type Studio
- ART 228: Design Methodologies
- ART 229: Branding
- ART 495: Graphic Design Portfolio
- ART 471: BFA Design Thesis
Research
Woman of Action: Empowering Women Through Visual Narratives (2024)
Focus: Intersection of Graphic Design, Cultural Reclamation, and Women’s Empowerment
Humanizing Our Tools in the Digital Age (2023)
Focus: Integration of AI, Graphic Design, and Branding to create intuitive, user-centered design systems
Brand Personality Design Based on End-User Behavior (2021)
Focus: Design Thinking in Branding; developing character-rich, strategic visual identities
Professional Affiliations
- Member, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
- Member, Florida Iranian Artist Society (FIA)
- Member, Women Empowering Women (WEW), FL
- Member, Progress Engineering Center – Iran University of Science & Technology
- Former Member, Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS)
- Former Member, Iranian Packaging Design Society (Basteha)
More Information
Office Hours
- Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM