I'm a visual designer from Istanbul, now based in Milan. I started my career in Turkey’s advertising industry, working with different brands and learning the power of design in storytelling. I moved to Milan to study at Domus Academy, where I met inspiring minds from around the world. This journey shaped the way I see design—not just as something visually appealing, but as a way to create meaningful experiences that connect with people across cultures.

Lal Oyku Unal

I'm a visual designer from Istanbul, now based in Milan. I started my career in Turkey’s advertising industry, working with different brands and learning the power of design in storytelling. I moved to Milan to study at Domus Academy, where I met inspiring minds from around the world. This journey shaped the way I see design—not just as something visually appealing, but as a way to create meaningful experiences that connect with people across cultures.

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I’m a visual designer from Istanbul, now based in Milan. I started my career in Turkey’s advertising industry, working with different brands and learning the power of design in storytelling.

I moved to Milan to study at Domus Academy, where I met inspiring minds from around the world. This journey shaped the way I see design—not just as something visually appealing, but as a way to create meaningful experiences that connect with people across cultures.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Curricular Internship at Studio Renato Arrigo
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Contributed to the studio’s branding strategy and visual identity. Designed event invitations for client opening events. Created promotional banners for marketing.
Freelance Designer at Studio Renato Arrigo
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the studio’s branding strategy and visual identity. Designed event invitations for client opening events. Created promotional banners for marketing.
Junior Graphic Designer at 9.58 Creative Agency
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Designed social media content for 7 brands, including Vespa, Piaggio, Trpos, Silence, Bimas, Provim, and Sinomarin. Participated in web advertising projects, including banner designs for Vakıf Katılım. Developed a logo and visual identity concept for the Funlord brand.
Freelance Designer at Amorf Yapı
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Created logo and brand identity design tailored to client vision. Provided high-quality photo retouching services for client imagery.
Internship at Gilan Jewellery
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Designed initial drafts for three product catalogues. Retouched product photographs for marketing.

Education

Masters in Visual Brand Design at Domus Academy Milano
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Bachelors in Visual Communication Design at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
High School Diploma at Sankt Georg Kolleg
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
UI/UX Design Specialization Certificate Program at Academy of Arts and Design London
May 27, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Qualifications

UI/UX Design Specialization Certificate Program
May 27, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Manufacturing