Hi, I'm Cansu
I craft authentic brand identities that connect with people on a deeper level.
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Designing for diverse brands across industries—from tech to lifestyle and food—my approach has evolved around a simple belief: design is not just visual expression, but a reflection of emotions, thoughts, and stories.
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I work across identity, packaging, and illustration, creating experiences that align with business strategy while building emotional depth. My focus is to bring clarity, character, and a sense of meaning to brands, so they don’t just look refined, but feel distinctly human.
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Shaped by a global creative background and an ever-evolving practice, my work sits at the intersection of rational thinking and intuitive expression.
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Explore selected projects to see how this approach comes to life.

Work
Sept 2025 - Present
Sr. Brand Designer
I-AM Istanbul
Oct 2022 - Aug 2025
Sr. Brand Designer
Catawiki, Berlin
March 2022 - Sept 2022
Mid Brand Designer
SumUp, Berlin
Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
Art Director
adesso Turkey
Sept 2018 - Feb 2021
Graphic Designer
Studio Born
Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
Graphic Designer
Landor
Education
2016-2017
Visual Design MA
Scuola Politecnica di Design, Milano
2015-2016
Graphic Design Diploma
Florence Institute of Design International, Florence
2010-2015
Business Administration BA
ÖzyeÄŸin University, Istanbul
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2004-2009
Austrian High School
Österreichische Schule Budapest
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