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Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS), Iran’s only organization for graphic designers, is delighted to nominate one of the country’s most creative, talented and experienced designers, Farshid Mesghali, for this year’s Icograda Achievement Award.
Now in his 60’s, Farshid Mesghali was at the forefront of Iran’s first and perhaps most significant graphic design upheaval of the 1960’s and 70’s. His achievements in various fields of graphic design not just influenced, but brought considerable international recognition and acclaim, fame and honor to the design community of Iran.
His early work in the field of illustration and children’s book design attracted the attention of many designers in Iran and abroad. He was one of the founders of the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Youth (IIDCY), where many graphic designers of later periods were trained and started their creative careers.
It was while serving as director of IIDCY graphic design department between 1970 and 1978 that Farshid Mesghali produced his most brilliant illustrations for children’s books, works which are revered by designers and public alike till today. It is no wonder that he was the first non-European/American artist ever to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1974.
Farshid Mesghali’s designs for animation brought him many International awards too. His work in other fields of design; including layout, illustration, and poster design were also outstanding and established a fresh and ambitious flair to the field. He is respected by all his students and academia, particularly the College of Arts. In recent years, his achievements include research in the field of Persian typography and type design.
The IGDS has been honored by his collaboration, both as a member and senior consultant, since its inception.
Iranian Graphic Designers Society (IGDS), takes pride in nominating Farshid Mesghali’s candidature for the Icograda Achievement Award in recognition of over 35 years of exemplary service to the graphic design industry and his contributions to the fine arts fraternity, academia and student community in Iran and abroad.