Born in 1377, Tehran, Iran

Education

2023-present, Industrial Design, Master of Arts (MA), University of Art, TEHRAN/IRAN.

2017-2022, Industrial Design, Bachelor's degree, IA University Central Tehran Branch, TEHRAN/IRAN.

Biography

Hamed Mahzoon is an industrial designer and creative director specializing in furniture, lighting, and product design. His practice explores the relationship between function, material, form, and human experience, combining conceptual thinking with a practical understanding of design development, production, and real-world application. Alongside his design practice, Hamed is the Editor-in-Chief and Content Manager at Designooor , an international lighting design media platform. He leads the platform’s editorial and content direction, overseeing content strategy, visual content, research, curation, publishing, and editorial development. His role extends beyond writing to shaping how lighting projects, designers, and ideas are researched, selected, presented, and communicated to an international audience. He has written and edited more than a hundred pieces focused on lighting design and visual culture. Hamed’s design work has received international recognition through distinctions including the ICONIC Award by the German Design Council, NYCxDESIGN Award, A’ Design Award, and multiple honors from the International Design Awards (IDA). His work has also been presented through exhibitions and international design platforms, giving his projects visibility beyond competition recognition. His professional practice includes collaborations with international companies and design studios. In collaboration with Nick Scali , Hamed designed the Monolitha Collection , taking responsibility for the design of the collection from concept through to its realization. The collection progressed into production and commercial distribution, connecting his design practice directly with the international furniture market. His work has also received editorial attention, including coverage of his Crown Shell design in Honar Newspaper, reflecting the broader cultural and design relevance of his work. Crown Shell has also been recognized internationally and presented through design exhibitions and platforms. Across his work, he combines industrial design, design research, creative direction, and editorial thinking to develop ideas that are distinctive in form, grounded in purpose, and capable of moving from concept into meaningful real-world outcomes.

Group Exhibitions

2024, Endless Treasures Exhibition - INTERSECT 02,Vila sufi Gallery, TEHRAN/IRAN.
2024, ICONIC winner Exhibition, Milan Design week, Amy d'Arte Spazio, MILAN/ITALY.
2022, Exhibition @ Mood, Sala Bianco del Teatro, COMO/ITALY.
2023, Design Milan at Crystal Hall ,Crystal Hall, BENGALURU/INDIA.
2022, Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing Conference,
Further Exhibition at Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing Conference NSIC Exhibition Ground, NEW DELHI,INDIA.
2022,Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing Conference,
Further Exhibition at Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing Conference MMRDA Ground, MUMBAI/INDIA.
2022, Hebei International Industrial Design Week
Further Exhibition at Hebei International Industrial Design Week, Business and Service Convention Center Xiongan, HEBEI/CHINA.
2022, Hebei Design Center Exhibition
Further Exhibition at Hebei Design Center Exhibition ,Hebei Industrial Design Innovation Center, HEBEI/CHINA.
2022, Shenzhen International Industrial Design Week
Further Exhibition at Shenzhen International Industrial Design Week, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, SHENZHEN/CHINA.

Other Activities

2024, Winner, NYCxDesign Award, NewYork/USA.
2024, Winner, ICONIC Award (German Design Council), Frankfurt/Germany.
2024, Green Product Award, Berlin/Germany.
2024 ,Honorable Mention, LIT Lighting Design Award, Zug/Switzerland
2024, Gold, The IDA, LA/USA.
2024, Bronze, The IDA, LA/USA.
2024, Honorable Mentioned, The IDA, LA/USA.
2024, Silver Certificate, Golden Trezzini, Moscow/Russia.
2023, Gold, The IDA, LA/USA.
2023, Bronze, The IDA, LA/USA.
2023, Honorable Mentioned, The IDA, LA/USA.
2021-2022, Bronze, A’Design Awards, COMO/ITALY.
2021-2022, Bronze, A’Design Awards, COMO/ITALY.
2021, Honorable Mentioned, The IDA, LA/USA.
2021, Honorable Mentioned, The IDA, LA/USA.
2021, Finalist, C-IDEA Design Award, ADELAIDE/AUSTRALIA.
2021, Finalist, Feeel Prize Design Award, TORONTO/CANADA.
2021, Official Selection, LICC, LONDON/UK.
2021, Official Selection, LICC, LONDON/UK.
2021, Shortlist, ILDA Award, TEHRAN/IRAN.