Mona Wishkahi: Art Director and Production Designer

Mona Wishkahi is a highly skilled Supervising Art Director and Production Designer based in London, operating under her independent studio, monmonDesign Ltd. With a career spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a creative force in the media, television, and film industries across Europe and the United Kingdom. Born in Iran and educated in Germany with a degree in Visual Arts, Mona Wishkahi brings a unique international perspective and a multidisciplinary approach to every project, whether it involves large-scale film sets, national TV campaigns, or intricate tape art installations. Throughout her career, Mona Wishkahi has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Art Department at manoto TV. In this capacity, she directed channel promos and oversaw art direction and set design for numerous high-profile productions. Her creative reach extends to major brands and broadcasters, with a portfolio featuring work for Sky, Capital Breakfast, Seedlip, and the BBC. Notably, she was a featured designer on the BBC 2 series Interior Design Masters and gained international acclaim for her film thesis, Migraine: The Monster Inside Me, which was showcased at film festivals worldwide. Operating as Mona Wishkahi, her expertise covers the full spectrum of visual storytelling, including art direction, production design, digital content production, and branding. She is known for her ability to guide the look and feel of a production, delivering graphic packages, promotional assets, and set designs that realize a cohesive vision. In addition to her film and TV work, Mona Wishkahi is an accomplished tape artist, creating both small and large-scale installations that demonstrate her versatility in visual media. She is an active member of professional organizations such as Women in Film & Television UK and BECTU, reflecting her commitment to excellence within the creative community.