Tabasom Heidari

It is a project featuring a set of aquarium lamps designed to create a calm, natural cycles through a blend of ambient, spot, and blue lighting. Inspired by the organic form of water ripples, the family includes ceiling, wall, and table variants, all meticulously developed using Rhino and 3D-printing techniques for the final 20 cm prototype. The design integrates technical precision utilizing components like E14 light sockets, black wiring, and specific junction boxes with a cohesive aesthetic of glass finishes and black hardware to align with modern aquarium environments.

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.

Project Overview: T4T is a prestigious, multi-disciplinary international collaboration led by the Conservatorio di Milano in partnership with NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti) and Archivio Ricordi. This avant garde production reimagines Giacomo Puccini's final masterpiece for a contemporary global audience, merging traditional Italian operatic heritage with modern visual aesthetics. The project embarked on a global tour, featuring high-profile performances at the Miller Theater in Georgia, USA, and the Keimyung Art Center in South Korea, pushing the boundaries of classical performance through interdisciplinary art. Design & Technical Contribution: Representing NABA for the United States leg of the production, in this collaboration with fashion students, I handled the product design part and was responsible for the 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.

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.

The PEAK 8000 (also referred to as the Escape Pod) is a high-visibility, self-sustaining emergency shelter designed to mitigate the rising fatality rates in Mount Everest's notorious "Death Zone". Inspired by the tragic 1996 Mount Everest disaster, this 20m² pod serves as a survival station for 4 to 8 people, providing up to 7 days of refuge at altitudes exceeding 8,000 meters. The concept addresses critical life-threatening factors such as oxygen deprivation, freezing temperatures, and exhaustion by offering a modular, high-visibility orange sanctuary equipped with a dedicated medical aid station, psychological support space, and essential communication points. Technically engineered for the most extreme alpine environments on Earth, the pod utilizes a multi-layered shell featuring ultra-strong carbon fiber composite panels, Aerogel insulation, and a graphene heating coating for efficient, low-energy warmth. To ensure stability on the mountain's uneven, rocky terrain, the structure is supported by adjustable steel hydraulic legs that use fluid dynamics to absorb shocks and maintain balance. The pod achieves full energy and resource autonomy through an integrated system of solar panels, wind turbines for nighttime power, and a specialized snow-melting system that provides a reliable, perpetual water supply. Inside, the layout is optimized for functionality, including a bedroom, living space, toilette, and storage, all finished with eco-friendly cork panels for natural thermal and sound insulation