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I’m Gülin Erdal, a graphic designer specializing in branding and illustration. I create playful, colorful visuals that balance strong visual quality with personality and human-centered storytelling.
Currently based in Milan, I collaborate on branding, packaging, and editorial projects to help brands tell their stories through bold visuals and thoughtful concepts.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Work Experience
Assistant Designer at RBA DESIGN
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Supported diverse projects in the Brand and Creative department during October–November 2025 internship; strengthened Italian language skills.
Brand Design Project Member at Naba Communication Awards
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Collaborative branding project shortlisted as a finalist in the Brand Design category.
UX/UI Intern at FibaBank
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Supported UX/UI team and learned interface design fundamentals for mobile banking.
UX/UI Intern at Fibabanka
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Internship in the UX/UI department focusing on app design, user flow and testing.
Exhibition Designer at Milan Design Week / Porta Venezia Design District
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024Work created for the concept 'Everythink is Design' exhibited at Porta Venezia Design District during Milan Design Week 2024.
Graphic Designer at Bir Varmış
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Developed brand identity for a social media networking startup.
Social Media Intern at The b2b Lab
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Remote internship designing social media posts to support brand communication.
Graphic Designer at Various Freelance Projects
January 1, 2023 - PresentWorked on branding, packaging, editorial, animation, UX/UI across various projects, focusing on human-centered communication and playful design.
Instructor at Hisar School
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Directed and edited a documentary for Hisar School’s 25th Anniversary using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Senior Hoodies Designer at Hisar School
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022Designed three senior hoodies and managed planning and logistics for distribution.
Graphic Designer – Senior Hoodies at Hisar School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Designed three senior hoodies and managed planning/logistics for a student/staff project.
Director & Editor at Hisar School – 25th Anniversary Documentary
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Directed and edited the documentary published on the school's social media; used Adobe Premiere Pro.
Instructor at Adobe Illustrator Workshop (Hisar School)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Instructed 9th-grade students in Adobe Illustrator, teaching basic graphic design skills.
Video Editor Intern at TRT World
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Specialized in social media videos and developed visual storytelling for digital audiences.
Video Editor at TRT World
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Worked in the social media department as a video editor, contributing to storytelling and cross-department collaboration.
Instructor at Adobe Illustrator Workshop
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Instructed 9th-grade students in basic graphic design skills and Illustrator.
Promotional Designer at Raspberry Pi Robotic Competition
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Designed promotional posters for a robotics competition focusing on online concept.
Poster Designer at Hisar School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Designed the Annual New Year’s Concert poster published on the school website.
Promotional Designer at Hisar School Raspberry Pi Robotic Competition
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Designed promotional posters for the robotics competition with a focus on online concept.
Poster Designer at Hisar School – Annual New Year’s Concert
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Designed promotional poster for the concert published on the school website.
Graphic Designer at Hisar School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Directed and edited the Hisar School 25th Anniversary documentary, designed senior hoodies, taught an Adobe Illustrator workshop, created Robotics Team merchandise, and designed posters for school events.
Graphic Designer & Mentor at Hisar School Robotics Team
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Graphic designer and mentor for the Robotics Team, designing merchandise used in competitions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA (New Academy Of Fine Arts), Milan, Italy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma at Hisar High School, Istanbul, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Graphic Design at N/A
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Art Direction at NABA (New Academy Of Fine Arts), Milan, Italy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma at Hisar High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022Art Project Lab Atelier at Art Project Lab Atelier
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022BA Graphic Design & Art Direction at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), Milan
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025High School Diploma at Hisar School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Graphic Design Education Program at Art Project Lab Atelier
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Qualifications
AI for Creative Work Specialization - University of Michigan (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026Adobe Certified Associate in Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator (Credential ID PS2z - uShK)
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026NABA Communication Awards – Brand Design shortlist
January 1, 2026 - June 11, 2026Exhibition: Milan Design Week 2024 – Everything is Design competition
April 1, 2024 - June 11, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Retail
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