300 Kansas San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer

PROCESS > ENVIRONMENTS

Spaces should speak. I help them say the right thing.

Environments are extensions of a brand that you can walk inside. Whether it’s an office, retail store, restaurant, or leasing space, every wall, window, and fixture has the potential to tell a story. I’ve worked on projects that range from vinyl graphics in conference rooms to full tactile installations in public spaces. No two environments are the same but every one of them is an opportunity to create connection, spark emotion, and make people feel.

AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer
The Modern Seattle brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer
AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer

01 > DISCOVERY

Designing from the ground up.

There are a few different entry points when it comes to environmental design. Sometimes I collaborate directly with architects from the ground up to ensure the brand is embedded into the DNA of the space. Other times, I’m brought in to reimagine existing environments that need revitalization, transforming blank walls or overlooked corners into experiences that work harder for the brand.

AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer
AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer
AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer

02 > CURATING AESTHETICS

Form always follows function.

Once we know the space planning, people flow, and goals of the space, I begin to explore the canvas of the space.

In offices, this might mean conference room walls wrapped in branded graphics, privacy window clings that still let in natural light, or large-scale tactile installations that become focal points.

For real estate, it could be an artful backdrop for a leasing office where first impressions matter most.

With big tech, it’s often about creating micro-environments like cafés, gyms, and lounge areas that each have their own unique identity while still feeling part of a larger ecosystem.

AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer
AppDynamics office San Francisco brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer
Architectural plan showing the elevation of a recreational room with display of various chess pieces and statues, dimensions and labels for openings to the kitchen.
Appdynamics san francisco office design and artwork brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer

03 > EXECUTION

From architecture to atmosphere.

The final step is execution. I partner with fabricators, printers, and installation teams to bring ideas to life with precision, from material selection to durability testing. A design doesn’t just have to look good; it has to work in the space for years to come.

At the end of the day, branded environments are about creating spaces where people want to be. And when you’re at work all day, its important to want to be there. I love to create places that inspire, delight, and quietly reinforce what a brand stands for and why people continue entering the space.

The Modern Seattle brand identity creative direction and graphic design by shawheen khorshidian graphic designer

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