Our Story
Vafa Haghani is a graphic designer with over 30 years of professional experience. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from California State University, Fullerton, and completed his internship with the Original Mighty Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League, where he contributed to the team’s first Media Guide and Game Programs.
His career continued at Salvo Design Group, initially as a freelancer and later as a full-time designer. During his tenure, he worked with a wide range of clients, including educational institutions such as the University of California, Irvine Continuing Education, where he designed and produced the quarterly course catalog for more than 20 years. He also partnered with Fletcher Jones Motorcars, the largest Mercedes-Benz dealer in the United States, creating newsletters, advertisements, and a variety of marketing materials. His client experience spans many additional industries and project types.
After 17 years at Salvo Design Group, Vafa was laid off at the end of 2010. In January 2011, he founded Green Eyes Design Studio in Irvine, California. Since then, he has collaborated with clients across cannabis, consumer goods, education, fashion and retail, financial services, food packaging, healthcare, insurance, law, and real estate, and much more bringing thoughtful design, reliability, and strategic insight to every project.
What We Do
Drawing on over 30 years of design experience, Green Eyes Design Studio partners with clients ranging from boutique start-ups to mid-size companies. We create contemporary brand identities, marketing materials, packaging solutions, and digital experiences that are thoughtfully crafted and strategically aligned. By developing custom-tailored solutions, we bring clarity to complex challenges and help transform brands into powerful, cross-cultural assets.
Our Approach
Our approach is rooted in passion, dedication, and a deep respect for craft. Every project is approached with meticulous attention to detail, applying skill and thoughtful execution at every stage of the design and strategic process. Guided by our clients’ aspirations and business objectives, we strip away the superfluous to deliver functional, enduring, and effective design solutions. This work is informed by a balance of exploration and intuition, supported by sound strategic thinking and real-world experience.