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Figure3 Promotes Mardi Najafi to VP, Retail Strategy and Design

The design veteran’s portfolio includes work for multiple Fortune 500 brands

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2 years ago

September 13, 2022

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(PRESS RELEASE) TORONTO —Figure3, one of Canada’s most distinguished design firms, has promoted Mardi Najafi to Vice President, Retail Strategy and Design.

Najafi is an award-winning, multidisciplinary designer who has been immersed in the world of design for more than 25 years. From Paris to New York and Toronto, his experience bringing branded retail environments to life spans both small businesses and Fortune 500 brands such as Coca Cola Canada, Adidas, Virgin Mobile, Penguin Shop, and Versace.

With a passion for creating unique, immersive moments with unexpected details, Mardi continues to transform the retail experience as the firm’s new VP, Retail Strategy and Design.

An accomplished speaker, educator, and panelist, he enjoys sharing his knowledge, and is actively committed to industry innovation and mentorship through his volunteer work with various professional design advisory committees and higher education institutions. Mardi is currently the President of the Retail Design Institute’s Toronto Chapter and also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for VMSD magazine.

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