With over 14 years of experience in the advertising and design industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most respected agencies across Istanbul, Copenhagen, New York, and beyond — including VML Copenhagen, McCann, Rafineri, HappyPeopleProject, and Alametifarika. My work spans art direction, branding, motion design, illustration, editorial, and print — and has been recognized with awards from Cannes Lions, Effie, Crystal Apple, and the World Packaging Organisation.
In 2015, I founded my own branding studio, Merhaba Pazartesi, where I led visual identity and brand development projects. Later, in 2019, I co-founded DesignGost in New York — a creative mentoring platform empowering Turkish-speaking creatives across iOS, Android, Web, and Desktop.
Between 2018–2020, I served as a board member of GMK (Turkish Graphic Designers Association), where I initiated community-building projects, curated exhibitions, and gave talks to strengthen the local design scene.
Currently, I’m based in Copenhagen, working as a Senior Designer at VML Studios, where I specialize in cross-disciplinary creative direction and visual storytelling. My approach blends strategic thinking with a deep love for illustration, typography, and motion — bringing ideas to life through compelling, concept-driven design.
Born in Bulgaria and raised in Turkey, I bring a multicultural perspective to every project I touch. Whether building brands from the ground up or crafting award-winning campaigns, I’m driven by a belief in the power of design to move people.
Cannes Young Lions Awards Advertising Competition
Year: 2011/Press Category / Second Prize
Cannes Young Lions Awards Advertising Competition
Year: 2012/Press Category / Third Prize
Crystal Apple / Press
Corporate image / Ziraat Bank ‘’Football Machine’’
Sports / Ziraat Bank ‘’Football Machine’’
Crystal Apple / Film, TV-Cinema
Sports / Ziraat Bank ‘’Football Machine’’
Corporate image / Ziraat Bank ‘’Football Machine’’
Crystal Apple / Campaigns
Press campaign / Ziraat Bank ‘’Football Machine’’
Crystal Apple / Excellence in Practice
Typography / Ziraat Bank ‘’Football Machine
Crystal Apple / Integrated Campaigns
Other Categories
31. Graphic Design Exhibition Achievement Award / Honor date: Jun 2012 Honor issuer:
GMK (Turkish Society of Graphic Design) Calendar / Organizer Design Award
32. Graphic Design Exhibition Achievement Award Honor Date: Nov 2013 Honor issuer:
GMK (Turkish Society of Graphic Design) Press Ad Design Award
32. Graphic Design Exhibition Achievement Award Honor Date: Nov 2013 Honor issuer:
GMK (Turkish Society of Graphic Design) Periodical Design Award
33. Graphic Design Exhibition Achievement Award Honor Date: Nov 2014 Honor issuer:
GMK (Turkish Society of Graphic Design) Various Category
37. Graphic Design Exhibition Achievement Award Honor Date: Nov 2018 Honor issuer:
GMK (Turkish Society of Graphic Design) / Illustration
41st Graphic Design Exhibition organised by Turkish Society of Graphic Designers (GMK).
Best Periodical Design Award of the year.
Effie Awards 2015 / Automotive Products
Silver – Lassa – Alametifarika
WPO World Packaging Organisation
Worldstar For Packaging Beverages 2013