I am Gülin Erdal, a graphic designer and visual storyteller currently based between Istanbul and Milan. I’m completing my BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA in Milan, graduating in 2025, and I’ve built a diverse portfolio across branding, packaging, posters, and digital visuals. In addition to my formal studies, I’ve taken on internships and school projects that strengthened my craft and collaborative skills. I’m passionate about creating clear, compelling visuals that communicate ideas and connect with audiences. I enjoy exploring mixed media, typography, illustration, and motion graphics, and I’m always eager to contribute to creative teams that push boundaries.

Gülin Erdal

I am Gülin Erdal, a graphic designer and visual storyteller currently based between Istanbul and Milan. I’m completing my BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA in Milan, graduating in 2025, and I’ve built a diverse portfolio across branding, packaging, posters, and digital visuals. In addition to my formal studies, I’ve taken on internships and school projects that strengthened my craft and collaborative skills. I’m passionate about creating clear, compelling visuals that communicate ideas and connect with audiences. I enjoy exploring mixed media, typography, illustration, and motion graphics, and I’m always eager to contribute to creative teams that push boundaries.

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I am Gülin Erdal, a graphic designer and visual storyteller currently based between Istanbul and Milan. I’m completing my BA in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA in Milan, graduating in 2025, and I’ve built a diverse portfolio across branding, packaging, posters, and digital visuals. In addition to my formal studies, I’ve taken on internships and school projects that strengthened my craft and collaborative skills.

I’m passionate about creating clear, compelling visuals that communicate ideas and connect with audiences. I enjoy exploring mixed media, typography, illustration, and motion graphics, and I’m always eager to contribute to creative teams that push boundaries.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Designer at RBA DESIGN
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Supported diverse projects in the Brand and Creative department during October–November 2025 internship; strengthened Italian language skills.
UX/UI Intern at Fibabanka
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Internship in the UX/UI department focusing on app design, user flow and testing.
Social Media Intern at The b2b Lab
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Remote internship designing social media posts to support brand communication.
Video Editor at TRT World
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Worked in the social media department as a video editor, contributing to storytelling and cross-department collaboration.
Instructor at Adobe Illustrator Workshop (Hisar School)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Instructed 9th-grade students in Adobe Illustrator, teaching basic graphic design skills.
Graphic Designer & Mentor at Hisar School Robotics Team
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Graphic designer and mentor for the Robotics Team, designing merchandise used in competitions.
Promotional Designer at Raspberry Pi Robotic Competition
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Designed promotional posters for a robotics competition focusing on online concept.
Poster Designer at Hisar School – Annual New Year’s Concert
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed promotional poster for the concert published on the school website.
Director & Editor at Hisar School – 25th Anniversary Documentary
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Directed and edited the documentary published on the school's social media; used Adobe Premiere Pro.
Graphic Designer – Senior Hoodies at Hisar School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designed three senior hoodies and managed planning/logistics for a student/staff project.
Graphic Designer at Various Freelance Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on branding, packaging, editorial, animation, UX/UI across various projects, focusing on human-centered communication and playful design.
Instructor at Adobe Illustrator Workshop
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Instructed 9th-grade students in basic graphic design skills and Illustrator.
Promotional Designer at Hisar School Raspberry Pi Robotic Competition
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Designed promotional posters for the robotics competition with a focus on online concept.
Senior Hoodies Designer at Hisar School
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Designed three senior hoodies and managed planning and logistics for distribution.
Instructor at Hisar School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Directed and edited a documentary for Hisar School’s 25th Anniversary using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Poster Designer at Hisar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Designed the Annual New Year’s Concert poster published on the school website.
Exhibition Designer at Milan Design Week / Porta Venezia Design District
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Work created for the concept 'Everythink is Design' exhibited at Porta Venezia Design District during Milan Design Week 2024.
Brand Design Project Member at Naba Communication Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Collaborative branding project shortlisted as a finalist in the Brand Design category.
Graphic Designer at Bir Varmış
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Developed brand identity for a social media networking startup.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA (New Academy Of Fine Arts), Milan, Italy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Hisar High School, Istanbul, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Graphic Design at N/A
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA (New Academy Of Fine Arts), Milan, Italy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Hisar High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Art Project Lab Atelier at Art Project Lab Atelier
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Retail