JL
My design process always starts with a simple question: Who am I designing for, and what do they need?
Once I’ve identified the target audience, I define the core challenge we’re solving. I follow design thinking as a foundation but adapt my approach based on the needs of the project.
Research is key. I gather insights through user interviews, competitor analysis, and real user feedback, often through reviews or direct testing.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design
University of California, Davis
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran
Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch)
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran
Awards and Scholarship
Spring 2024
IESSF Scholarship
Awarded for excellence in lighting design by the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Spring 2024
VentureWell Grant
Funding for digital fabrication in social and ecological entrepreneurship projects.
SUMMER 2023
Dean’s Graduate Summer Awards
Awarded for spatial and exhibition design research in digital environments.
Fall 2018
TADAGRANT
First place supported interactive media installation at TADAEX 8th digital art exhibition.
The Google UX Design Professional Certificate demonstrates foundational knowledge in user experience design, covering research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
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The CITI Social and Behavioral Research Certificate provides training on ethical standards and best practices for conducting research involving human participants.
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Completed a certificate in Web Design and Front-end Engineering, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design. Focused on building interfaces, accessibility, and clean front-end architecture.
See credential →
Art & Multimedia
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Urban Lion
Ceramic
45*40*60 cm
2018
Edge
Bronze
12*23*26 cm
2017
Wearables
Bronze and gold
1.8*5*0.2
2020
Arts and Humanities Graduate Exhibition
2024
Manetti Shrem Museum, Davis, CA
TADAEX 8th (Tehran Annual Digital Art Exhibition)
2018
Mohsen Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Nothing and All (Heech va Hameh)
2018
Art Space, Tehran, Iran
Let’s Create with Intention
From concept to craft, I bring ideas to life. Reach out and let’s begin.
Get in Touch
JL
My design process always starts with a simple question: Who am I designing for, and what do they need?
Once I’ve identified the target audience, I define the core challenge we’re solving. I follow design thinking as a foundation but adapt my approach based on the needs of the project.
Research is key. I gather insights through user interviews, competitor analysis, and real user feedback, often through reviews or direct testing.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design
University of California, Davis
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran
Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch)
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran
Awards and Scholarship
Spring 2024
IESSF Scholarship
Awarded for excellence in lighting design by the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Spring 2024
VentureWell Grant
Funding for digital fabrication in social and ecological entrepreneurship projects.
SUMMER 2023
Dean’s Graduate Summer Awards
Awarded for spatial and exhibition design research in digital environments.
Fall 2018
TADAGRANT
First place supported interactive media installation at TADAEX 8th digital art exhibition.
The Google UX Design Professional Certificate demonstrates foundational knowledge in user experience design, covering research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
See credential →
The CITI Social and Behavioral Research Certificate provides training on ethical standards and best practices for conducting research involving human participants.
See credential →
Completed a certificate in Web Design and Front-end Engineering, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design. Focused on building interfaces, accessibility, and clean front-end architecture.
See credential →
Urban Lion
Ceramic
45*40*60 cm
2018
See more →
Edge
Bronze
12*23*26 cm
2017
See more →
Wearables
Bronze and gold
1.8*5*0.2
2020
See more →
Arts and Humanities Graduate Exhibition
2024
Manetti Shrem Museum, Davis, CA
TADAEX 8th (Tehran Annual Digital Art Exhibition)
2018
Mohsen Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Nothing and All (Heech va Hameh)
2018
Art Space, Tehran, Iran
Let’s Create with Intention
From concept to craft, I bring ideas to life. Reach out and let’s begin.
Get in Touch
JL
Hey There 👋🏻
I’m Ladan Johari, a product designer based in California.
I’m obsessed with how people move through, systems, spaces and stories.
I design tools that help people organize their thoughts, find what they need, and take action with confidence. I love turning messy problems into simple flows, and complex systems into experiences that just make sense.
Whether I’m building a digital interface or shaping an environment, I care about structure, intention, and how design can quietly make someone’s day easier, better, and more fun.
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My Creative Journey
I learn by making whether it’s with code, clay, or a new design tool. For me, experimenting isn’t just about skills, it’s about staying curious enough to find what I wasn’t looking for.
I feel most inspired when I share ideas and build things with others. Collaborating with people from different backgrounds helps me see problems more clearly and come up with better solutions.
What keeps me going is knowing that design can make life a little easier or more meaningful. Whether it's removing a small frustration or helping someone feel understood, that's the kind of impact I care about.
My design process always starts with a simple question: Who am I designing for, and what do they need?
Once I’ve identified the target audience, I define the core challenge we’re solving. I follow design thinking as a foundation but adapt my approach based on the needs of the project.
Research is key. I gather insights through user interviews, competitor analysis, and real user feedback, often through reviews or direct testing.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design
University of California, Davis
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran
Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch)
Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran
Awards and Scholarship
Spring 2024
IESSF Scholarship
Awarded for excellence in lighting design by the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Spring 2024
VentureWell Grant
Funding for digital fabrication in social and ecological entrepreneurship projects.
SUMMER 2023
Dean’s Graduate Summer Awards
Awarded for spatial and exhibition design research in digital environments.
Fall 2018
TADAGRANT
First place supported interactive media installation at TADAEX 8th digital art exhibition.
The Google UX Design Professional Certificate demonstrates foundational knowledge in user experience design, covering research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
See credential →
The CITI Social and Behavioral Research Certificate provides training on ethical standards and best practices for conducting research involving human participants.
See credential →
Completed a certificate in Web Design and Front-end Engineering, covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design. Focused on building interfaces, accessibility, and clean front-end architecture.
See credential →
Urban Lion
Ceramic
45*40*60 cm
2018
See more →
Edge
Bronze
12*23*26 cm
2017
See more →
Wearables
Bronze and gold
1.8*5*0.2
2020
See more →
Arts and Humanities Graduate Exhibition
2024
Manetti Shrem Museum, Davis, CA
TADAEX 8th (Tehran Annual Digital Art Exhibition)
2018
Mohsen Gallery, Tehran, Iran
Nothing and All (Heech va Hameh)
2018
Art Space, Tehran, Iran
Let’s Create with Intention
From concept to craft, I bring ideas to life. Reach out and let’s begin.
Get in Touch