Known for:
Fashion Design, Costume Design, Collection Development, Styling, Character Costume Design, Fashion Illustration, Apparel Design, Costume Design for Video Games
Biography
Melina Farahani is an Iranian fashion designer and costume designer whose work spans fashion, cinema, digital media, and video game production. She specializes in garment design, collection development, visual storytelling through costume, and character apparel creation.
Currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design, Melina has collaborated with fashion brands, film productions, creative studios, and educational institutions while continuously expanding her expertise in contemporary fashion design and digital garment creation.
Her creative process combines artistic illustration, technical garment construction, and conceptual thinking to develop costumes and clothing collections that communicate character identity, narrative, and visual aesthetics.
Professional Experience
Fashion Designer
Designed clothing collections and fashion concepts for independent brands and creative projects.
Selected Professional Experience
- Costume Designer for Forsaken: Pieces of Ellie, an upcoming narrative horror video game.
- Fashion Designer for ZIP clothing brand.
- Assistant Fashion Designer at Clotho.
- Assistant Manager and Fashion Designer for an online fashion atelier.
- International Graphic Designer for RAW.
- Teaching Assistant and Course Mentor at Amoozal Academy.
Film & Media Productions
Melina has contributed to several film productions as part of costume and production design teams.
Selected projects include:
- Assistant Costume Designer — Nesf Jan
- Model — Baby Soorat
- Costume & Production Design Assistant — The Other
- Costume & Set Design Assistant — Mana (Short Film)
These collaborations have strengthened her experience in designing costumes that support storytelling, character development, and cinematic visual identity.
Education
- Fashion Design Student — Pars University of Architecture & Art
- Advanced Fashion Design Certification — Iranian Technical and Vocational Organization
- Fashion & Design Courses — Amirkabir University
- Collection Design under the supervision of Iran Textile Organization
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Construction
Awards & Achievements
- First Place — Fashion Design Competition, Amoozal Academy
Areas of Expertise
- Fashion Design
- Costume Design
- Character Costume Design
- Collection Development
- Fashion Illustration
- Styling
- Mood Board Creation
- Collection Identity Development
- Flat Pattern Design
- Technical Garment Sheets
- Concept Development
- Basic Pattern Making
Software
- CLO 3D
- Marvelous Designer
- Procreate
Creative Philosophy
Melina believes that clothing is more than a functional element—it is a powerful storytelling tool capable of expressing identity, emotion, and culture. Whether designing for fashion collections, cinematic productions, or interactive media, she focuses on creating garments that strengthen visual narratives while balancing creativity with technical precision.
Her work aims to bridge fashion design with digital entertainment, exploring how costume design can shape memorable characters and immersive worlds.
Sources
- Personal Resume
- Professional Portfolio
- Personal Biography