Originally from Iran, Shirin Barekatein was born and raised in Isfahan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful architecture.  From the time she was a small child, Shirin knew she wanted to be a designer. Even as a child, she designed everything in her life, and through the years this talent has led her to become the go-to expert in Sofreh-style design. 

Shirin Barekatein is detail-oriented and fastidious about her design process. In Iran, she worked as a medical laboratory technician for fifteen years, where the health of her patients depended on the accuracy of what she observed through her microscope. The same exacting standard she required of herself in medical science is also apparent in her creativity as a designer. Everything she touches is taken to the highest level of design and artistry. She has often thought that her work in the rigors of science have made her become a perfectionist, and intent on pursuing excellence in every facet of her work as a designer. 

Well known among the Persian community in the Northwest, Shirin Barekatein has long been involved in many philanthropic projects. For many years, she has been a highly sought after designer, often working as a volunteer to create presentations for many types of celebrations, including the Persian New Year Nowruz. 

With the strong encouragement of friends and family,she decided to build on her lifelong design experience and to officially launch a business Shirin Chic Design. Now she plans to grow rapidly, so she can build a team and provide work to others. Shirin Barekatein has come full circle. The love she has for design was nurtured and inspired by the beauty that surrounded her a child—that beauty has carried over into her life today in Seattle, where beauty and the natural wonders of the area inspire her to do the best work possible.