I am a graphic designer and animator currently pursuing a PhD in Media Studies at the University of Tübingen, where I explore AR storytelling and visual culture. My work blends design, animation, and emerging technologies to create engaging educational and narrative experiences across film, education, and research contexts. With a background spanning Iran and Germany, I have freelanced and collaborated on projects ranging from medical conference design to film annotation and AR filters. I am proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design tools, and interactive media, and I enjoy cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life.

Mahboobeh Mohammadzaki

I am a graphic designer and animator currently pursuing a PhD in Media Studies at the University of Tübingen, where I explore AR storytelling and visual culture. My work blends design, animation, and emerging technologies to create engaging educational and narrative experiences across film, education, and research contexts. With a background spanning Iran and Germany, I have freelanced and collaborated on projects ranging from medical conference design to film annotation and AR filters. I am proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design tools, and interactive media, and I enjoy cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life.

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I am a graphic designer and animator currently pursuing a PhD in Media Studies at the University of Tübingen, where I explore AR storytelling and visual culture. My work blends design, animation, and emerging technologies to create engaging educational and narrative experiences across film, education, and research contexts.

With a background spanning Iran and Germany, I have freelanced and collaborated on projects ranging from medical conference design to film annotation and AR filters. I am proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D design tools, and interactive media, and I enjoy cross-disciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

AR Face Filter Designer at Cluster of Excellence (CMFI) at University of Tübingen
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Developed an augmented reality face filter illustrating the skin microbiome for educational and public outreach purposes.
Animator at Chemiedidaktik der Universität Tübingen
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Created animation shots to support live-action films and visualize chemical education content.
Film Annotator at AniVision project (Animation in Ephemeral Films from Austria, East & West Germany between 1945 and 1989: A Combined Film Analysis and Computer Vision Approach)
March 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Performed film annotation and analysis integrating computer vision techniques to explore ephemeral cinema.
Graphic Designer at Medical Council of Iran
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2021
Design for conferences, layout for books and magazines, brochures, catalogs, and motion graphics.
Freelance Designer
January 1, 2011 - Present
Layout for books and magazines, graphic design, animation, visual storytelling, motion design, video editing, website design, typography.

Education

PhD at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen
July 1, 2021 - January 26, 2026
Master of Arts (Animation) at Art University of Sooreh – Tehran
September 1, 2011 - March 1, 2014
Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design) at Art University of Semnan
January 1, 2006 - March 1, 2011
Associate of Architecture at Ghodsiyeh School of Sari
September 1, 2002 - November 1, 2004
Diploma in Architecture at Besat High School – Tehran
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other