“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
— Thomas Merton

About Me

Hi, let’s create something meaningful.

I’m Maryam, an Art Director and Creative Leader with over fifteen years of experience shaping brands, digital products, and design systems. I lead teams and projects from concept to execution, creating work that is visually strong, scalable, and built to perform across platforms.

My approach connects strategy with craft. I set clear direction, align teams around a shared vision, and ensure every touchpoint feels intentional, consistent, and intuitive. From brand systems to UI and UX, I focus on clarity, usability, and long-term impact.

I’m also exploring how AI is influencing creative workflows and product design. After completing Stanford’s AI in UX Design course, I’ve been applying AI as a practical tool to support better decision-making, faster iteration, and more personalized experiences, always with a human-centered mindset.

Outside of work, painting and photography continue to shape how I see the world. They keep me grounded in observation, composition, and storytelling, and they inform the way I lead and design.

I believe the strongest design work is collaborative, thoughtful, and built to last.

Maryam Kianjam

Maryam Kianjam

Maryam Kianjam

My Creative Pause - Watercolor