About
After a childhood spent with drawing sci-fi and fantasy illustrations, somehow, I found myself studying dentistry. When it finally hit me, I quit to study graphic design instead.
For the past 17 years, I have been creating work for brands that some people like and even talk about. I was fortunate to see my work recognized in all major award shows including 2 Cannes Lions Grand Prix and a D&AD Black Pencil.
I'm currently working at Wieden+Kennedy, living in Amsterdam with my lovely wife (who is also a Designer & Art Director) and our son (who is a coincidental designer at times). I’m interested in geeky stuff like A.I. Art, Magic the Gathering, video games, political communication, cocktail recipes and communication strategies with an 8 years old.
EXPERIENCE
Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam
Sr. Art Director - 2017 Dec - Present
J.Walter Thompson Amsterdam
Sr. Art Director - 2014 Oct - 2017 Nov
TBWA\Istanbul
Creative Group Head - 2013 Sep - 2014 Oct
Sr. Art Director - 2010 Aug - 2013 Sep
DDB&Co.
Art Director - 2007 Aug - 2010 July
Intern - 2007 Feb - 2007 Aug
ACTIVITIES
2022 Speaker Brand Week Istanbul
2020 Jury Crystal Apple Festival - Digital, Social Media & Activation
2019 Speaker Brand Week Istanbul
2019 Jury Felis Awards - Print & Outdoor
2017 Exhibition Project Side Project Amsterdam
2017 Speaker Crystal Apple Festival
2016 Jury Le Book Connections
2016 Speaker Crystal Apple Festival of Creativity
2014 Speaker Istanbul Aydın University
2014 Guest Lecturer Koç University
2014 Guest Lecturer Kadir Has University
2013 Speaker HR Dergi Talent Management Days
Awards
#3 Art Director
Cannes Lions Global Creativity Report 2016
#10 Art Director
The Directory Big Won Ranking 2016
Creative of the Year Finalist
Ad Age's A-List & Creativity Awards
Cannes Lions (26)
2 Grand Prix
7 Gold Lions
8 Silver Lions
9 Bronze Lions
27 Shortlists
Innovation Agency of the Year (2016) - JWT Amsterdam
D&AD (12)
1 Black Pencil
1 Yellow Pencil
3 Graphite Pencils
7 Wood Pencils
1 Shortlist
ONE SHOW (15)
2 Gold Pencils
4 Silver Pencils
3 Bronze Pencils
6 Merits
4 Shortlists
Gunn Report
2nd Most-Awarded Digital Campaign 2016
6th Most-Awarded Campaign Across All Media 2016
Big Won Ranking
Most-Awarded Digital Campaign of 2016
8th Most-Awarded Campaign of 2016 Across All Categories
EUROBEST (10)
1 Grand Prix
5 Golds
3 Silvers
1 Bronze
7 Shortlists
LIA (11)
1 Grand LIA
7 Golds
2 Silvers
1 Bronze
EPICA (13)
2 Grand Prix
4 Golds
4 Silvers
3 Bronzes
CLIO (6)
1 Gold
5 Bronzes
2 Shortlists
CLIO Sports
1 Bronze
Shots awards
1 Bronze
ANDY AWARDS (2)
1 Gold
1 Bronze
BRITISH ARROWS
3 Shortlists
Spikes Asia (3)
2 Silvers
1 Bronze
WPPED CREAM (4)
2 Grand Prix
2 Winners
NEW YORK FESTIVALS (2)
1 Silver
1 Bronze
1 Finalist
GOLDEN DRUM (5)
1 Grand Prix
4 Silvers
9 Shortlists
FWA
2 Site of the Days
AWWWARDS
Site of the Day
LUERZER'S ARCHIVE
14 Campaigns (One was featured on the Cover)
ADCN (8)
1 Grand Prix
4 Golds
1 Silver
2 Bronzes
13 Nominations
SPIN Awards
1 Silver
Kristal Elma (63)
19 Kristal Elma
28 Silver
16 Bronze
Kirmizi Odulleri (19)
1 Kipkirmizi (Grand Prix)
6 Kirmizi
12 Merit
Mixx Awards (3)
1 Grand Prix
1 Gold
1 Silver
Felis
3 Felis Awards
Mediacat
3 MediaCat Awards