I’m a visual artist and pattern designer based in Istanbul, creating expressive, nature-inspired artworks, illustrations, and textile designs. My work blends color storytelling, organic forms, and emotional atmospheres — often transforming hand-painted textures into silk scarves, prints, and unique visual concepts. I have experience working across art direction, illustration, and creative workshops for children (AKM Creative Kids Lab), and I enjoy building visual worlds that feel alive, warm, and narrative-driven. I’m available for: • Pattern design (textile / fashion / home decor) • Illustration (editorial, children’s books, creative concepts) • Artwork creation (mixed media, expressive painting) • Visual moodboards & creative direction If your project needs color, emotion, and a poetic visual touch, I’d love to collaborate.…

Dileda Girban

I’m a visual artist and pattern designer based in Istanbul, creating expressive, nature-inspired artworks, illustrations, and textile designs. My work blends color storytelling, organic forms, and emotional atmospheres — often transforming hand-painted textures into silk scarves, prints, and unique visual concepts. I have experience working across art direction, illustration, and creative workshops for children (AKM Creative Kids Lab), and I enjoy building visual worlds that feel alive, warm, and narrative-driven. I’m available for: • Pattern design (textile / fashion / home decor) • Illustration (editorial, children’s books, creative concepts) • Artwork creation (mixed media, expressive painting) • Visual moodboards & creative direction If your project needs color, emotion, and a poetic visual touch, I’d love to collaborate.…

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English
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Work Experience

Art Workshop Instructor at AKM Creative Kids Lab
September 1, 2024 - Present
Designing and leading creative art workshops for children ages 4–12, including storytelling, drawing, color exploration, mixed-media techniques, and hands-on creative activities. Creating imaginative, expressive, and child-centered learning environments that encourage creativity, emotional expression, and artistic curiosity.
Visual Artist & Pattern Designer at Freelance
November 1, 2015 - Present
Creating expressive, color-driven patterns and illustrations for textiles, silk scarves, and fashion brands. Developing custom design collections, visual storytelling projects, and commissioned artworks. Working with clients in fashion, publishing, interior design, and creative industries.
Art Director at FCB Global (Baku)
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Worked on creative advertising campaigns for local and international brands. Responsible for visual concept development, illustration, art direction, and cross-department collaboration. Produced high-impact visuals for digital and print media.
Children’s Art Workshop Instructor at International School of Prague
November 28, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Led creative art workshops for children, focusing on exploratory art, storytelling, drawing, and mixed techniques. Designed age-appropriate activities that supported creativity and emotional expression.
Founder & Creative Designer at Bi’Kit Art Kits
November 28, 2023 - Present
Founder and designer of personalized art kits combining illustration, pattern design, and creative activities. Responsible for product design, visual branding, packaging concepts, and creative direction.
Textile Designer — Silk Scarf Collection (Your own brand, 2021–Present) at Freelance
November 28, 2021 - Present
Designing original silk scarf collections inspired by nature, color theory, and expressive illustration. Creating hand-painted artworks and transforming them into seamless digital patterns for textile production. Managing the full design-to-product process, including color separation, print preparation, fabric selection, production coordination, and quality control. Developing visual storytelling for each collection through moodboards, campaign imagery, and branding. Collaborating with manufacturers for sample development and final production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University — Istanbul, Turkey
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2010
Focused on illustration, visual communication, color theory, and mixed-media art. Developed strong foundations in design principles, composition, and conceptual thinking.

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