Hello, my name is Ozlem. Born in Istanbul in 1977 and grown up in the old city, I was always inspired by the city walls of Istanbul. I have been drawing and painting ever since, and in my childhood I aspired to be an engineer because of my technical skills. My interest in arts and digital graphics grew while I was studying Industrial Design at Istanbul Technical University. I worked on UX Design for games and simulations, architectural and military visualization projects, flight and driving simulators before moving to New York City in 2000. From then on, I worked as an interior designer for many years. After I painted a mural for one of my projects, I started getting a lot of work solely on designing and painting large scale murals. I also embed three dimensional elements in my paintings. I love traveling and museums are my favorites.…

Ozlem Boyaci Ucer

Hello, my name is Ozlem. Born in Istanbul in 1977 and grown up in the old city, I was always inspired by the city walls of Istanbul. I have been drawing and painting ever since, and in my childhood I aspired to be an engineer because of my technical skills. My interest in arts and digital graphics grew while I was studying Industrial Design at Istanbul Technical University. I worked on UX Design for games and simulations, architectural and military visualization projects, flight and driving simulators before moving to New York City in 2000. From then on, I worked as an interior designer for many years. After I painted a mural for one of my projects, I started getting a lot of work solely on designing and painting large scale murals. I also embed three dimensional elements in my paintings. I love traveling and museums are my favorites.…

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Hello, my name is Ozlem. Born in Istanbul in 1977 and grown up in the old city, I was always inspired by the city walls of Istanbul. I have been drawing and painting ever since, and in my childhood I aspired to be an engineer because of my technical skills. My interest in arts and digital graphics grew while I was studying Industrial Design at Istanbul Technical University. I worked on UX Design for games and simulations, architectural and military visualization projects, flight and driving simulators before moving to New York City in 2000.

From then on, I worked as an interior designer for many years. After I painted a mural for one of my projects, I started getting a lot of work solely on designing and painting large scale murals. I also embed three dimensional elements in my paintings. I love traveling and museums are my favorites.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator, Graphic Artist, Mural Painter at Boyaci Ucer Inc.
January 1, 2012 - Present
Design and execute large-scale murals for residential, commercial, and office interiors. Develop original illustrations inspired by architecture and urban environments. Collaborate with clients from concept development to final installation. Prepare surfaces and manage the full production process of wall artworks. Create both original artwork and commissioned reproductions depending on project needs.
Interior Designer / Design Consultant at Kramer Home Design
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Developed interior concepts for residential renovation projects. Prepared drawings and visual materials for client presentations. Assisted with furniture selection, finishes, and planning.
Design Consultant at CKB Design
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Assisted clients with kitchen and bath design projects. Created drawings and visual materials for interior design proposals. Worked with contractors and vendors during project development.
Visual Content Developer at infoTRON
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Produced digital graphics for simulation and visualization projects. Contributed to visual environments for flight and driving simulators. Assisted with 3D modeling and rendering workflows.
Graphic Artist, Mural Artist, Painter at Boyaci Ucer Inc.
January 1, 2012 - Present
Depending on my clients, I Create original artworks with my illustrations or I reproduce the image they supply. From the concept ideation to the finished product I work with the client in every step. I build my own artworks from various materials and personally work on the preparation of the work surface/ walls and installation.
Interior Designer, Design Consultant at Kramer Home Design
December 1, 2004 - March 1, 2006
interior and furniture design, project management.
Design Consultant, Sales Person at CKB Design, NY
September 1, 2002 - December 1, 2004
Interior Planning and design mostly kitchen and bathroom, redecoration.

Education

Industrial Design at Istanbul Technical University
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Industrial Design at Istanbul Technical University
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at Istanbul Technical University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services
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