Sepi Alavi

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I am Sepi Alavi, a multidisciplinary designer and photographer with an MFA in Design from California College of the Arts and a B.S. in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati.

About

I am Sepi Alavi, a multidisciplinary designer and photographer with an MFA in Design from California College of the Arts and a B.S. in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati. I blend editorial graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling to create clear, engaging experiences across print and digital media.

Over the years, I have taught design at Middlebury College, collaborated on museum and gallery projects, and contributed to volunteer and nonprofit campaigns in Vermont and beyond. I thrive on hands‑on creation, thoughtful typography, and a collaborative approach to making ideas visible.

  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanIntermediate
  • PersianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Government

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Projects · 22

Work experience· 16 roles

Co-organizer and Campaign Designer · Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation (volunteer)Oct 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Co-organized and launched the statewide Apartheid Free Community campaign in 2023. Responsibilities included developing, researching, writing content for, and designing information pamphlets; designing all coalition campaign materials; co-creating and presenting information sessions to businesses, organizations, and government bodies statewide; gathering signatures and speaking to constituents around the state.

Graphic Designer and Reporter · Brandon Reporter, Brandon VTJun 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

Graphic designer for the weekly newspaper, responsible for interviewing and writing articles, coordinating and designing advertisements, and writing opinion-editorials.

Winter-Term Graphic Design Instructor · Middlebury College, Middlebury VTJan 2017 – Sep 2025 · 8 yrs 9 mos

Taught a winter-term graphic design class where students learn design history and typography, culminating in the creation of a professionally printed student-designed cookbook.

Graphic Communications and Research Specialist · Lipis Advisors, Berlin, GermanyJul 2014 – Sep 2025 · 11 yrs 3 mos
Book Designer · James P. BlairJan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos
In-house Designer and Photographer · The Edgewater GalleryNov 2012 – Oct 2025 · 13 yrs
Freelance Graphic Designer · Middlebury College Communications Department and Middlebury College Museum of ArtMar 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 9 mos
Presenter · NC State Symposium (Papers & Presentations)Jan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

Education

Masters of Fine Arts in Design · California College of the Arts2030 – 2008
Master of Fine Arts in Design · California College of the Arts2030 – 2008
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design · University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning2030 – 2003
High School Diploma · Sidwell Friends School2030 – 1997

Certifications and awards

Book design: James P. Blair2014 – 2025
Something Deeper Happened: Young Voices and the 2008 U.S. Election (design)2010 – 2025
Scarlett Tears (book design and anniversary redesign)2009 – 2025
Asking God for God (redesign)2009 – 2025

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