Alireza Y.

Alireza Y. is the founder and Chief Brand Officer of SENTIENT Furniture, a New York City based furniture design and fabrication company. Alireza established the company in 2012 and oversees the development of new products.

In 2014, Alireza joined The College Board as a Sr. Lead in User Experience Design. Alireza collaborates with the Brand Experience team to design and enhance websites and applications for students, educators, and government entities.

Before that, they founded RecommendedUsers.com and served as the Founder of G+ Recommended Users from 2011 to 2016. Alireza also co-founded and served as the Director of UX/UI at +Interactive eCommerce Solutions from 2011 to 2014.

Prior to that, Alireza worked as a Senior UX/UI Designer at Blue Fountain Media from 2010 to 2012. Alireza was responsible for managing projects and ensuring their successful completion.

In 2007, they co-founded Raika LLC, where they aimed to bring the beauty of Persian art into modern life. Alireza also founded DesignStudio23.com and worked as a Creative Director at GOGOTECH during the same period.

Alireza began their career as a Senior Graphic Designer at JB+C Design Consultant in 2007.

Alireza Y. holds an MD degree from the University of Tehran. Additionally, Alireza Y. has studied Graphic Design at Cavendish College in London.