Mina Tafazoli - Canada/Iran
Mina Tafazoli
Designer biography:
Mina Tafazoli is a Montréal-based multidisciplinary designer working across contemporary handcrafted jewelry and sculptural objects. She is the founder of Mim Té, a jewelry line established in 2020 that explores the poetic intersection of ornamentation, geometry, and light. Born in Tehran, she holds BA and MA degrees in Industrial Design, an MA in International Design & Communication Management from the University of Warwick, and a PhD in Art Research (2025). Her practice is informed by both academic research and hands-on making, bridging design, craft, and visual storytelling. Mina has worked as a product designer and university teaching fellow, and served as a jury member of the A’ Design Award & Competition (2021–2026).
Collection concept
Mina Tafazoli’s work draws inspiration from the ancient Persian craft of mirror work found in historic mosques and monuments. As a child in Iran, she was captivated by the interplay of light, reflection, and intricate geometric patterns that transform architecture into luminous environments. This early fascination became the foundation of her practice. Through Mim Té, she reinterprets these cultural memories into contemporary jewelry; reflective, sculptural pieces that interact with light, inviting movement, perception, and the celebration of the wearer’s individuality.
