What it means
طراح (tarrâh) means “designer,” the person who creates plans, layouts, or visual concepts. It comes from Arabic, derived from the root ط‑ر‑ح, which carries the sense of laying something out or casting a plan. The related noun طرح (tarh) means “design,” “plan,” or “sketch.” Depending on context, طراح can refer to a graphic designer, fashion designer, interior designer, or any other creative professional. In more specific professional contexts you might hear طراح گرافیک (tarrâhe gerâfik) or طراح مد (tarrâhe mod) to narrow the meaning.
How to use it
- اون طراح گرافیکه. (un tarrâhe gerâfik-e.) “He is a graphic designer.”
- یه طراح خوب لازم داریم. (ye tarrâhe khub lâzem dârim.) “We need a good designer.”
- طراح لباسش خیلی معروفه. (tarrâhe lebâsash kheyli ma’ruf-e.) “Her fashion designer is very well known.”
- با یه طراح داخلی کار کردیم. (bâ ye tarrâhe dâkheli kâr kardim.) “We worked with an interior designer.”
Cultural note
Design as a formal profession grew significantly in Iran after the Islamic Revolution, partly because visual communication had to navigate new cultural and ideological guidelines. Iranian graphic designers developed a distinctive style that blends Persian calligraphy and visual heritage with modern design principles. Tehran hosts several design schools and annual festivals, and Iranian طراحان (tarrâhân, designers) have gained increasing recognition at international exhibitions.