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Nurbanu Asena is a versatile and creative video artist/director who fuses a background in animation, illustration and AR arts. Born and raised in Ankara (TR), Nurbanu received a BFA degree from Design & Technology at Parsons School of Design, New York (’09) and an MA degree from Goldsmith’s University of London (’17) as a Chevening Scholar. She likes to work on witty and colourful projects that are in touch with psychology, society, children, empowerment and environment. Some of her previous clients include: Adobe, Apple, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Peas Recruitment, Brentwood Schools, The Guardian, FAM Hub and Little Yucca…Nurbanu Asena is a versatile and creative video artist/director who fuses a background in animation, illustration and AR arts. Born and raised in Ankara (TR), Nurbanu received a BFA degree from Design & Technology at Parsons School of Design, New York (’09) and an MA degree from Goldsmith’s University of London (’17) as a Chevening Scholar. She likes to work on witty and colourful projects that are in touch with psychology, society, children, empowerment and environment. Some of her previous clients include: Adobe, Apple, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Peas Recruitment, Brentwood Schools, The Guardian, FAM Hub and Little Yucca

Nurbanu Asena

Animation Director, 2D Animator, Art Director, +1

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Nurbanu Asena is a versatile and creative video artist/director who fuses a background in animation, illustration and AR arts. Born and raised in Ankara (TR), Nurbanu received a BFA degree from Design & Technology at Parsons School of Design, New York (’09) and an MA degree from Goldsmith’s University of London (’17) as a Chevening Scholar. She likes to work on witty and colourful projects that are in touch with psychology, society, children, empowerment and environment. Some of her previous clients include: Adobe, Apple, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Peas Recruitment, Brentwood Schools, The Guardian, FAM Hub and Little Yucca…Nurbanu Asena is a versatile and creative video artist/director who fuses a background in animation, illustration and AR arts. Born and raised in Ankara (TR), Nurbanu received a BFA degree from Design & Technology at Parsons School of Design, New York (’09) and an MA degree from Goldsmith’s University of London (’17) as a Chevening Scholar. She likes to work on witty and colourful projects that are in touch with psychology, society, children, empowerment and environment. Some of her previous clients include: Adobe, Apple, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Peas Recruitment, Brentwood Schools, The Guardian, FAM Hub and Little Yucca

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Nurbanu Asena is a versatile and creative video artist/director who fuses a background in animation, illustration and AR arts.

Born and raised in Ankara (TR), Nurbanu received a BFA degree from Design & Technology at Parsons School of Design, New York (’09) and an MA degree from Goldsmith’s University of London (’17) as a Chevening Scholar. She likes to work on witty and colourful projects that are in touch with psychology, society, children, empowerment and environment.

Some of her previous clients include: Adobe, Apple, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Peas Recruitment, Brentwood Schools, The Guardian, FAM Hub and Little Yucca

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Adobe XD

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Toon Boom Harmony

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia & Animation Lecturer at University of Bedfordshire

April 30, 2025 - September 10, 2025

Creating a blended curriculum for animation and graphic design students; teaching animation, motion graphics and AR in Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Aero, Firefly and Artivive; developing demonstrations and assignments.

Graphic Design Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University

April 1, 2025 - Present

Maternity cover 0.8; Creating Media Specialisms 1 & 2 curriculum; teaching graphic design, branding, UI/UX design, motion graphics and AR; guiding students on project timelines, critique sessions and portfolio development; evaluating work and providing grades.

Graphics & Illustration Tutor at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

August 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025

Taught Foundation Level 3 students graphic design and illustration, focusing on print, digital media & AR; guided students on project timelines, critique sessions and portfolio development; participated in marking and assessments.

Freelance Illustrator / Animator at Spiral Productions

December 31, 2021 - September 10, 2025

Created storyboards, animatics, character designs, and animations for Science Museum and Qatar Museum exhibitions; collaborated with senior artists and technical teams to align creative vision with exhibition goals.

Creative Director / Producer at Nunulanka Studio

March 1, 2019 - Present

Developing creative ideas, concepts and themes; creating project plans, timelines and budgets; producing and overseeing content including visual arts, videos, animations, AR projects and social content. Clients include Adobe, Apple, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, The Guardian.