Academic Education


2016–2018
 M.A. Communication Design
University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf, Germany

2012–2016
 B.A. Communication Design
University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf, Germany

2004–2008
 B.A. Management
Faculty of Economics (merged with Kharazmi University, 2015), Tehran, Iran


ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS


2025–Present
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (Tenure-Track)
University of the Pacific, California, USA

2023–2025
Professor of Digital Media Design & Program Coordinator
Oklahoma City Community College, USA

2015–2022
Lecturer in Communication Design & CAD
Fashion Design Institute, Düsseldorf, Germany


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


2020–2023
Founder & Creative Director
Phobos Publishing / Phobos Verlag, Germany & Denmark

2012–Present
Communications Designer, Filmmaker, Film Editor (Freelance)

2014–2015
Graphic Design Staff (Web & Editorial Design)
PwC Cundus AG, Duisburg, Germany

2013–2014
Graphic Design Staff (Editorial Design)
Bergische Entwicklungsagentur, Solingen, Germany

2012
Graphic Design Intern (Screen Design)
Ka-Media Interactive GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany


RESEARCH EXPERIENCE


2017–2018
Research Assistant
Institut bild.medien, Düsseldorf, Germany

Projects:

  • Poetry Film
  • Experimentale: Literature & Media
  • Lyrical Moments in Urban Space

2016–2018
Research Assistant
People’s Smart Sculpture (PS2), EU Research Project

2014–2015
Research Group Member
Video-Tagging: Historisches Düsseldorf

2015–2018
Design Research & Academic Support
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf


CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS & EXHIBITIONS


2026–2027
Design for the Big Game — Official Academic Collaboration with the San   Francisco 49ers, University of the Pacific, USA (approved experiential learning   initiative in sports branding and stadium-based visual communication)

2026

 Design Meets Community — (Client Presentation / Community Partnership   Exhibition), Family Promise of San Joaquin County, USA

2025
Sip & Scan: Branding Alive in AR
Reynolds Gallery, University of the Pacific, USA

2025
Experimental Typography Poster
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art (LACDA), USA

2022
A Blossom for Peace – Poster Design
Museum of War, Kyiv, Ukraine

2021
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King – Multimedia Book
Frankfurt Book Fair / Phobos Publishing, Germany

2020
Realität der Zukunft – AR Fashion Exhibition
Königsallee & Fashion Design Institute, Düsseldorf

2016
Blackbooks
Tokyo Type Directors Club Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan

2015
Blackbooks – Group Exhibitions & Publication (TDC Annual)

2015
Experimentale – Motion Graphics
Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Düsseldorf

2014
Typoclips: Fußgängerzone
Sparda-Bank West Media Façade, Bonn


PUBLICATIONS


  • Blackbooks. Stefan Schuelke Fine Book Publishing, 2015
  • Blackbooks. TDC Annual Publication, Tokyo Type Directors Club, 2015
  • The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Phobos Publishing, 2021


HONORS, AWARDS & GRANTS


2025
Horizon Interactive Awards — Gold Award (Multi-Channel Advertising Campaign, Medium Category)
Project: Sip and Scan: Branding Alive in AR — Multimedia Immersive Branding Campaign


2024
Perkins Grant — Oklahoma CareerTech, Oklahoma City Community College


2022
 German National Library — Archival Selection Recognition (Top 35 Acquisitions since 1913)
Project: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King — Multimedia Book


2022
 German National Library — Book of the Month (December 2022)
Project: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King — Multimedia Book


2022
 Prospect 100 International Competition (Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation) — Selected Work
Project: A Blossom for Peace — Poster Design


2018
 People’s Smart Sculpture (PS2), European Union — Best Practice Study Recognition (2014–2018)
Project: Playback — Augmented Reality Application


2016
 Tokyo Type Directors Club — Book of the Year Award
Project: Blackbooks — Experimental Typography


2015
 Bundesverband Herzkranke Kinder — Selected & Published Work
Project: Herzkids — Poster Design


Academic Leadership & Program Responsibilities (Selected, Past and Present)


  • Approved Academic Collaboration with the San Francisco 49ers (2026–27), Experiential learning initiative in sports branding and design education.
  • Curriculum & Advisory Board Coordination — Contribute to program review, curriculum alignment, and industry engagement.
  • Faculty Development & Training — Engage in workshops on design, AR/UX, motion, and emerging media.
  • Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of accredited academic programs aligned with evolving academic and industry needs.
  • Oversee curriculum development, including syllabi design, learning materials, and alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
  • Maintain flexible instructional delivery across formats and academic terms to meet institutional needs.
  • Supervise work-study students and manage program budgeting as Program Coordinator for Digital Media Design.
  • Build partnerships with design studios, print professionals, and academic collaborators to support experiential learning.
  • Recruit, mentor, and coordinate adjunct faculty to ensure instructional quality and program consistency.
  • Prepare annual assessment reports and evaluate student learning outcomes for continuous program improvement.
  • Lead grant writing, faculty hiring participation, and advisory board coordination to support program development.
  • Participate in departmental committees, including facilities and curriculum development, to support learning environment improvement.


SOFTWARE & TECHNICAL SKILLS


Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Sketch, WordPress, Cinema 4D, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, p5.js, Miro, UX/UI tools, motion design, AR/immersive media systems, creative coding, print production, fabrication technologies.


LANGUAGES


  • English – Fluent
  • German – Fluent
  • Persian – Native


Prof. Zoya Laskowski, M.A.

E-Mail: zoya.laskowski@googlemail.com