I am a design-oriented creative with a background in architecture, currently focusing on visual communication, branding, and editorial storytelling. My architectural education shaped how I think rather than what I design, encouraging a structured, narrative-driven approach to creative work.

Irem Gökakın

I am a design-oriented creative with a background in architecture, currently focusing on visual communication, branding, and editorial storytelling. My architectural education shaped how I think rather than what I design, encouraging a structured, narrative-driven approach to creative work.

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I am a design-oriented creative with a background in architecture, currently focusing on visual communication, branding, and editorial storytelling.

My architectural education shaped how I think rather than what I design, encouraging a structured, narrative-driven approach to creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern Architect at CoFlux Construction and Architecture
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Contributed to multiple architectural projects. Preparation of drawing sets, interior design drawings, interior and exterior facade drawings with details, 3D modelling, renders and design development.
Construction Site Intern at YDA Construction
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Construction site internship with a residential project. Observing and learning about construction techniques used in Türkiye and material selection.
Office Intern at Yazgan Design
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Short-term office internship in a renowned Turkish architectural firm. Learned how to handle and manage an architectural project.

Education

High School at Ankara Özel Tevfik Fikret Lisesi
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Master’s Degree in Premium Design Management at Poli.Design, Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

Architectural Education
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other