Hi, I’m Merve Sayar, founder of Hola Design Studio, based in Costa Rica. I’m a multidisciplinary designer and creative art director specializing in luxury visual storytelling, brand identity, and digital presence. I work with boutique hotels, lifestyle brands, law firms, banks, and financial institutions, and creative businesses to create refined, cohesive brand experiences across web, social media, and content. My focus is on creative direction and visual positioning, shaping how a brand is perceived through strong aesthetics, consistency, and storytelling tailored to a premium audience. I also have experience in social media design and content creation, including Instagram posts and campaign visuals. In addition, I work with 2D animation and motion design to enhance storytelling and create more dynamic visual experiences. I’m passionate about building meaningful, visually compelling brands and bringing creative ideas to life through thoughtful design.…

Merve Sayar

Hi, I’m Merve Sayar, founder of Hola Design Studio, based in Costa Rica. I’m a multidisciplinary designer and creative art director specializing in luxury visual storytelling, brand identity, and digital presence. I work with boutique hotels, lifestyle brands, law firms, banks, and financial institutions, and creative businesses to create refined, cohesive brand experiences across web, social media, and content. My focus is on creative direction and visual positioning, shaping how a brand is perceived through strong aesthetics, consistency, and storytelling tailored to a premium audience. I also have experience in social media design and content creation, including Instagram posts and campaign visuals. In addition, I work with 2D animation and motion design to enhance storytelling and create more dynamic visual experiences. I’m passionate about building meaningful, visually compelling brands and bringing creative ideas to life through thoughtful design.…

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Hi, I’m Merve Sayar, founder of Hola Design Studio, based in Costa Rica.

I’m a multidisciplinary designer and creative art director specializing in luxury visual storytelling, brand identity, and digital presence. I work with boutique hotels, lifestyle brands, law firms, banks, and financial institutions, and creative businesses to create refined, cohesive brand experiences across web, social media, and content.

My focus is on creative direction and visual positioning, shaping how a brand is perceived through strong aesthetics, consistency, and storytelling tailored to a premium audience.

I also have experience in social media design and content creation, including Instagram posts and campaign visuals. In addition, I work with 2D animation and motion design to enhance storytelling and create more dynamic visual experiences.

I’m passionate about building meaningful, visually compelling brands and bringing creative ideas to life through thoughtful design.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Turkish
Fluent

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Education

Bachelor of Illustration at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
June 9, 1998 - July 19, 2001
Milan
Master’s degree in Advertising at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
April 4, 2016 - June 23, 2017
Barcelona

Qualifications

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    paper Money Card / Garanti Newsletters

    I had the privilege of designing newsletters for Garanti Bank to promote the launch of their innovative new card, Money. These newsletters were carefully crafted to introduce the card’s features, benefits, and exclusive offers to the bank’s extensive customer base. The campaign helped generate excitement and awareness, playing a key role in the successful launch of the Money card. I would be happy to share examples of these impactful newsletters that contributed to the campaign’s success.

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