Tabasom Heidari

Undula is a family of aquarium lamps, ceiling, wall, and table, conceived around a single question: what does light mean inside a living ecosystem? The project translates the organic geometry of water ripples into a cohesive lighting system designed not only for aesthetics, but for biology. Each lamp in the family shares the same visual language while adapting structurally to its context, creating an environment that feels alive at every hour. "Some of pics are AI-enhanced."

T4T is a distinguished, interdisciplinary international collaboration spearheaded by the Conservatorio di Milano in collaboration with NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti). This avant-garde production reimagines Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece for a contemporary global audience, seamlessly blending traditional Italian operatic heritage with contemporary visual aesthetics. The project embarked on a global tour, featuring distinguished performances at the Conservatorio di Milano in Milan, Italy, Miller Theater in Georgia, USA, and the Keimyung Art Center in South Korea. This endeavor pushed the boundaries of classical performance through interdisciplinary art. Design & Technical Contribution: As a member of the United States leg of the production, I collaborated with fashion students on the costume and design aspects. My responsibilities encompassed conceptual design and 3D rendering of sculptural costume elements. My work focused on translating abstract thematic concepts into wearable art that defined the production’s visual identity.

Numina is a spiritual interactive installation that bridges the gap between the organic and the technological. The project utilizes a living plant as a touch sensitive conductor connected to a custom eye-shaped sensor box and an Arduino Uno system. When a user interacts with the plant, a capacitive touch sensor triggers the playback of "ethereal" audio signals, creating an immersive experience designed to mimic receiving messages from another world. This technical setup, featuring a mini speaker and a coded system, transforms a biological organism into a functional interface for digital interaction. Conceptually, the installation explores themes of animism and posthumanism, viewing natural objects as vessels for divine presence. By transforming a living plant into a spiritual medium through sound and perception symbolized by the eye shape, Numina creates a ritualistic space for contemplation. The project aims to blur the boundaries between reality and imagination, life and the afterlife, ultimately fostering a symbolic and emotional connection between the viewer and the unknown.

Designed for art exhibitions and tasting events, "Lemon Passion" is an aperitivo set, inspired by the organic form and tactile experience of a squeezed lemon. The collection includes two ergonomically crafted glass types one with a flat base for stability and another with a rounded base for elegance alongside two specialized mixer bowls, all meticulously designed for portability and comfort while walking through a gallery. By merging functional aesthetics with material exploration, the set transforms the act of enjoying rum based drinks into a sophisticated, sensory driven journey that mirrors the artistic environment it inhabits.

The HOLDE project explored how design can enhance students' sense of safety on campus. Through empathy methods (survey, interviews, bodystorming), the team identified major barriers like slippery surfaces and heavy doors. After ideation and technical testing, the solution was a silicone anti-slip mat inspired by tire treads. Prototypes were tested for friction and aesthetics, with pyramid spikes proving the best compromise. The project shows how social design, empathy, and testing can converge into a practical intervention for everyday safety.