Prof. Mahshad Faridfar joined Boise State University in 2024 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art, Design, and Visual Studies. He received his M.F.A. in Graphic Design from Oklahoma State University in the spring of 2024 and his B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in 2011. With over a decade of experience as a graphic designer, Prof. Faridfar's professional interests have fallen primarily into the categories of generative design, interactive media, and visual storytelling.

His M.F.A. thesis explored the intersection of generative design and visual storytelling within the context of Iranian migration. The innovative use of technology in his thesis exhibition underscores Prof. Faridfar's commitment to using design as a means to engage with complex cultural and social issues.

Prof. Faridfar is particularly passionate about the potential of generative design to create responsive and evolving visual narratives. He is committed to exploring how technology can be leveraged to tell stories that resonate on a personal and cultural level, often addressing themes of migration, identity, and the human experience.