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I'm Darya Anzabi, a Creative Director and Set Designer focused on campaigns, content, and still life. Trained in architecture, I bring conceptual clarity and hands-on production from brief to on-set execution. I'm driven by collaborative storytelling and translating ideas into tangible environments. Based in Istanbul, I direct strategy, design, and prop styling across brands and editorial shoots to deliver end-to-end campaigns.…I'm Darya Anzabi, a Creative Director and Set Designer focused on campaigns, content, and still life. Trained in architecture, I bring conceptual clarity and hands-on production from brief to on-set execution. I'm driven by collaborative storytelling and translating ideas into tangible environments. Based in Istanbul, I direct strategy, design, and prop styling across brands and editorial shoots to deliver end-to-end campaigns.

Darya Anzabi

Creative Director, Set Designer, Designer, +3

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I'm Darya Anzabi, a Creative Director and Set Designer focused on campaigns, content, and still life. Trained in architecture, I bring conceptual clarity and hands-on production from brief to on-set execution. I'm driven by collaborative storytelling and translating ideas into tangible environments. Based in Istanbul, I direct strategy, design, and prop styling across brands and editorial shoots to deliver end-to-end campaigns.…I'm Darya Anzabi, a Creative Director and Set Designer focused on campaigns, content, and still life. Trained in architecture, I bring conceptual clarity and hands-on production from brief to on-set execution. I'm driven by collaborative storytelling and translating ideas into tangible environments. Based in Istanbul, I direct strategy, design, and prop styling across brands and editorial shoots to deliver end-to-end campaigns.

Available to hire

I’m Darya Anzabi, a Creative Director and Set Designer focused on campaigns, content, and still life. Trained in architecture, I bring conceptual clarity and hands-on production from brief to on-set execution.

I’m driven by collaborative storytelling and translating ideas into tangible environments. Based in Istanbul, I direct strategy, design, and prop styling across brands and editorial shoots to deliver end-to-end campaigns.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at Ait Istanbul

January 1, 2024 - Present

Directing campaigns through strategic storytelling, from concept and production planning to on-set execution across channels.

Creative Director (Freelance / Independent) at Freelance / Independent

January 1, 2024 - Present

Providing creative direction, set design, and prop styling for brand and editorial shoots, partnering with photographers, producers, and agencies to deliver end-to-end execution.

Editor & Content Manager at Ait Istanbul

May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Created and curated visual content across digital platforms. Styled props and sets for product shoots, still-life concepts, and editorial imagery.

Prop Styling Assistant at Ait Istanbul

January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Supported set builds, prop sourcing, and visual research for shoots and campaigns.

Creative Director at Freelance / Independent

January 1, 2024 - Present

Providing creative direction, set design, and prop styling for brand and editorial shoots, partnering with photographers, producers, and agencies to deliver end-to-end execution.

Solo Exhibition Curator / Artist at Emi Cafe

March 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Still Life Solo Exhibition celebrating spring through set design, still life compositions, and storefront display.

Exhibition Designer at Emi Cafe

March 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Still Life Solo Exhibition: 'Still Life'—a three-month solo exhibition celebrating spring through set design, still life compositions, and storefront display.

Exhibition Curator at Emi Cafe

March 1, 2025 - Present

Still Life Solo Exhibition – 'Is Still' – a three-month solo display celebrating spring through set design, still life compositions, and storefront presentation.