Profile
Sajad Rafeei is an internationally acclaimed cartoonist and designer, renowned for his unique artistic perspective and technical expertise in 2D/3D design. With over two decades of experience, his works have been showcased in prestigious festivals worldwide, earning numerous awards and accolades. His passion for cartooning and commitment to artistic excellence have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the global cartooning community.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2005
Technical expertise in 2D/3D design applied to industrial and urban design projects.
International Awards
2024
- Gold Prize, Sejong International Cartoon Contest (SICACO), Korea
- Third Prize, 19th International Humor Exhibition “Caratinga,” Brazil
2023
- Silver Prize, Sejong International Cartoon Contest (SICACO), Korea
- Honorable Mention, International Cartoon Competition “Brain Sneezing,” Slovakia
2022
- Public Vote Winner, 19th Trento Economics Festival, Italy
- Second Prize, 3rd International Mugla Metropolitan Municipality Cartoon Contest, Turkey
2021
- Grand Prize, 40th International Nasreddin Hoca Caricature Competition, Turkey
- Honorable Mention, 6th International Resistance Art Festival, Iran
2019
- First Prize, International Festival SATYRYKON, Poland
- Second Prize, 24th International Umut Vakfi Cartoon Contest, Turkey
2018
- Grand Prize, 11th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial, Iran
- Special Prize, 35th Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Festival, Turkey
2017
- Special Award, International Slow City Izmir, Turkey
- Special Prize, 6th International Olive Cartoon Contest, Cyprus
2016
- First Prize, Third International Cartoon Festival “war,” Iran
- Honorable Mention, 18th PortoCartoon-World Festival, Portugal
2015
- First Prize, Amazon Humor Festival, Brazil
- Honorable Mention, 20th Euro-kartoenale, Belgium
2013
- Special Prize, 30th Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Festival, Turkey
2010
- Second Prize, National Liberty Museum Contest, USA
National Awards
2018
- First Prize, 10th Fadjr International Festival of Visual Arts, Iran
- Honorable Mention, 9th National Cartoon Festival of Hoze Honari North Khorasan, Iran
2017
- First Prize, Wastage Management National Cartoon Festival, Iran
- First Prize, 8th Hoze Honari North Khorasan National Cartoon Festival, Iran
2014
- Third Prize, Cartoon Festival MS, Iran
2013
- Award of Success, 4th Cartoon Festival Good Life, Iran
- Third Prize, Cartoon Festival Young Art, Iran
2012
- First Prize, Cartoon Festival Soft War, Iran
- Second Prize, Cartoon Festival Insight, Iran
- Third Prize, Cartoon Festival Violence Prevention, Iran
2010
- Award of Success, International Digital Media Festival, Iran
2009
- Award of Success, Devil Festival, Iran
2006
- Award of Success, FCW Festival, China
Jury Memberships & Exhibitions
2024
- International Festival La Gura Humorului Bucovina, Romania
- International Festival on a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind, China
- International Festival Pindamonhangaba, Brazil
2023
- International Festival Anti Hybrid, Presov, Slovakia
2022
- 10th Edition of the International Festival Salon of Press Cartoons, Timisoara, Romania
2019
- 24th Gabrovo Biennial of Humour and Satire in Art, Bulgaria
- International Festival World Press Cartoon, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
2018
- International Cartoon Exhibition Spirito di Vino, Italy
2015
- International Olive Cartoon Contest, Kyrenia, Cyprus
Additional Jury Roles
- 2022: International World Cup Cartoon Contest, Iran
- 2021: 5th International Biennial Book Cartoon Contest, Iran
- 2020: Third International Contest Cartoonmag.com (Coronavirus Theme), Iran
- 2019: 1st Welt Heimat Cartoon Contest, Germany
- 2018: 4th International Cartoon Contest, Digital Media, Iran
Skills
- Expertise in 2D/3D Design
- Industrial and Urban Design
- International Cartooning and Design Caricature
- Cartoon Festivals
- Jury Experience in Global Competitions
Languages
- Persian (Native)
- English (Professional Proficiency)
Contact Information
Address: Post Box: 61335-4339, Ahvaz, Iran
Email:
sajadkar@gmail.com |
info@sajadrafeei.com
Phone: +98 916 305 6714
Website:
www.sajadrafeei.com