Hi, I’m Yavuz Öztürk, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Lüneburg, Germany. I run Badana Illustration Studio (Owner) since 2010 and previously led Das Badana Studio in Lüneburg. My work covers cartoons, editorial illustration, and graphic design for magazines, books, and digital media. I published a cartoon book, participated in many group exhibitions (including collaborative shows with the artist collective Krüw), and enjoy blending traditional drawing with the latest Adobe Creative Suite to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked with clients across Istanbul and California, and I’m always excited to tackle new visual storytelling projects.

Yavuz Öztürk

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Hi, I’m Yavuz Öztürk, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Lüneburg, Germany. I run Badana Illustration Studio (Owner) since 2010 and previously led Das Badana Studio in Lüneburg. My work covers cartoons, editorial illustration, and graphic design for magazines, books, and digital media. I published a cartoon book, participated in many group exhibitions (including collaborative shows with the artist collective Krüw), and enjoy blending traditional drawing with the latest Adobe Creative Suite to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked with clients across Istanbul and California, and I’m always excited to tackle new visual storytelling projects.

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July 15, 2026

Hi, I’m Yavuz Öztürk, a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Lüneburg, Germany. I run Badana Illustration Studio (Owner) since 2010 and previously led Das Badana Studio in Lüneburg. My work covers cartoons, editorial illustration, and graphic design for magazines, books, and digital media.

I published a cartoon book, participated in many group exhibitions (including collaborative shows with the artist collective Krüw), and enjoy blending traditional drawing with the latest Adobe Creative Suite to bring ideas to life. I’ve worked with clients across Istanbul and California, and I’m always excited to tackle new visual storytelling projects.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Studio Owner at Badana Illustration Studio
January 1, 2010 - Present
Owner of Badana Illustration Studio, providing illustration and graphic design services for clients in Istanbul and worldwide.
Studio Owner at Das Badana Studio
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Founder/Owner of Das Badana Studio in Lüneburg, delivering illustration and design services.
Cartoonist at Uykusuz Humor Magazine / Leman Humor Magazine
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Cartoonist for humor magazines, creating cartoons and illustrations.
Illustrator / Designer at BeFunky.com
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Illustrator/Designer for BeFunky.com (Istanbul, TR / California, USA).
Graphic Designer at Milk Agency
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004
Graphic Designer at Milk Agency.

Education

Graphic Design at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2005 - June 18, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet