I am a concept-driven designer with a strong background in visual communication, layout, and design systems, rooted in architectural thinking. I translate complex spatial and cultural ideas into clear, engaging visuals for competitions, client presentations, and publications, always prioritizing narrative clarity and graphic hierarchy. I work independently or as part of a collaborative creative team, from briefing through final delivery. I am detail-oriented, visually sensitive, and motivated by strong narratives and consistent design systems that align with brand identities.…

Emre Gonul

I am a concept-driven designer with a strong background in visual communication, layout, and design systems, rooted in architectural thinking. I translate complex spatial and cultural ideas into clear, engaging visuals for competitions, client presentations, and publications, always prioritizing narrative clarity and graphic hierarchy. I work independently or as part of a collaborative creative team, from briefing through final delivery. I am detail-oriented, visually sensitive, and motivated by strong narratives and consistent design systems that align with brand identities.…

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I am a concept-driven designer with a strong background in visual communication, layout, and design systems, rooted in architectural thinking. I translate complex spatial and cultural ideas into clear, engaging visuals for competitions, client presentations, and publications, always prioritizing narrative clarity and graphic hierarchy.

I work independently or as part of a collaborative creative team, from briefing through final delivery. I am detail-oriented, visually sensitive, and motivated by strong narratives and consistent design systems that align with brand identities.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Architect at C Concept Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Translated complex spatial, cultural, and technical ideas into clear visual narratives for competitions, client presentations, and internal reviews. Lead designer for the Maruhubi Cultural Centre, creating concept visuals, diagrams, layouts, and presentation materials for a national project. Developed masterplan graphics and visual frameworks for Zanzibar ferry terminal and heritage sites, balancing clarity, hierarchy, and storytelling. Contributed to the Ministry of Energy Headquarters competition visuals, focusing on concept visuals and presentation consistency.
Freelance Interior Designer at London-based Entrepreneur (Freelance)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Provided design consultancy for a charity-owned space in London, transforming a retail operation into a restaurant. Balanced adaptive reuse with operational constraints, delivering concept visuals, space planning diagrams, and presentation materials under tight timelines.
Academic Internship at ITU – Future Visions Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Produced publication-ready visuals, layouts, diagrams, and presentation templates; supported refinement of architectural research into clear, structured, and visually consistent communication materials.
Architectural Design Internship at MIM-YAP
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Supported housing projects as part of design and visualization teams, contributing to drawings, diagrams, and visual material throughout iterative design processes.
Interior Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Provided design consultancy for a London-based entrepreneur, converting a charity-owned space into a restaurant, balancing adaptive reuse with numerous operational requirements.
Architectural Design Intern at MIM-YAP
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Supported housing projects as part of design and visualization teams, contributing to drawings, diagrams, and visual material throughout iterative design processes.
Academic Intern at ITU
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Assisted in the Future Visions studio by producing publication-ready visuals, layouts, diagrams, and presentation templates. Supported refinement of architectural research into clear, structured, and visually consistent communication materials.

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Completed a Master’s degree focusing on the intersection of architecture and urbanism, with an emphasis on large-scale projects and urban-scale design strategies.
Erasmus Exchange Program at Universidad Politécnica de Valéncia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at Istanbul Technical University
January 15, 2016 - January 15, 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Architecture with projects across diverse sites in Turkey, developing adaptable design approaches across varying architectural contexts.
Master’s degree in Architecture at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Erasmus Exchange Program at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at Istanbul Technical University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment