Visual artist and designer with 11+ years of experience in illustration, branding, and apparel design. Founder of FreskTire creative studio. Bold, typography-driven work rooted in street culture and music. Also trained in UI/UX design — so every piece is as functional as it is striking. Based in Poznań, Poland. Working globally.

Utku Taykut

Visual artist and designer with 11+ years of experience in illustration, branding, and apparel design. Founder of FreskTire creative studio. Bold, typography-driven work rooted in street culture and music. Also trained in UI/UX design — so every piece is as functional as it is striking. Based in Poznań, Poland. Working globally.

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Visual artist and designer with 11+ years of experience in illustration, branding, and apparel design. Founder of FreskTire creative studio. Bold, typography-driven work rooted in street culture and music. Also trained in UI/UX design — so every piece is as functional as it is striking. Based in Poznań, Poland. Working globally.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

UI/UX Designer Trainee at Beetroot Academy
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Gained hands-on UX/UI experience through three projects focusing on user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI layouts to enhance user experience.
Senior Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Wrotkarnia Wywrotka
July 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Led visual design for workshops, events, branding, and marketing, strengthening brand identity. Created logos, brochures, and graphics with bold imagery.
Designer & Painter at FreskTire
September 1, 2014 - Present
Founded and managed a creative business, providing graphic design and custom artwork globally. Designed branding, album covers, and digital illustrations to boost client satisfaction.
Custom Artist and Graphic Designer at Dr.shoes
July 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Senior Graphic Designer (Part Time) at HSI Academy
October 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Graphic Designer and Assistant Lecturer at Izmir University of Economics
July 1, 2016 - October 15, 2025
Graphic Artist at Indyvisuals Design Collective
June 1, 2015 - October 15, 2025
Internship at REDWHITE CA
August 1, 2014 - October 15, 2025
UI/UX Designer Trainee at Beetroot Academy UX UI Bootcamp
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Gained hands-on UI/UX experience through three projects (one web, two apps), focusing on user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Designed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI layouts to enhance user experience. Conducted UX research, A/B testing, and usability testing to improve usability and engagement.
Senior Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Wroclawia Wyrwotka
April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Led various projects in events, branding, apparel, NFTs, and marketing, strengthening brand identity. Designed logos, brochures, and apparel graphics with bold imagery and typography.
Designer & Painter at FreshTire
August 1, 2014 - Present
Worked on various artwork related to branding, album covers, posters, and digital illustrations, leveraging bold imagery and typography to boost client satisfaction.

Education

MA at University of Arts in Poznan
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BA at Izmir University of Economics
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
UI / UX Bootcamp at Beetroot Academy
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
UI/UX Bootcamp at Beetroot Academy
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
(MA) Graphic Arts and Printing at University of Arts in Poznan
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
(BA) Visual Communication Design at Izmir University of Economics
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

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