I'm a graphic designer based in Berlin, originally from Istanbul. Over the past 15 years I've built a practice around brand identity, editorial design, and packaging — working with global and local corporations, independent artists, and NGOs. I care a lot about typography, considered layouts, and visual systems that hold together across every touchpoint — from a logo to a full brand toolkit, from a publication to a product's Amazon assets. Before going freelance, I spent years in Istanbul's advertising world, which taught me how to work fast, think strategically, and see the full picture of a brand's communication needs.
If you'd like to discuss potential future projects, please feel free to reach out at selinestroti@gmail.com
Education
2005 — 2006 Fachhochschule Münster, Graphic Design (Erasmus Program)
2001 — 20011 Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Graphic Design (Istanbul, Turkey)
Professional Experiences
03.2025 — 09.2025 Berlin International University of Applied Sciences, Graphic Design Instructor
09.2013 — Present Selin Estroti Design Studio
11.2014 — 12.2014 Grey Istanbul, Freelance Senior Art Director02.2013 — 09.2013 Tektekçi Shot Bar (Istanbul, Turkey) in-house graphic designer
02.2011 — 02.2013 Works Advertising Agency (Istanbul, Turkey) Senior Art Director
02.2009 — 08.2010 Medina Turgul DDB Advertising Agency (Istanbul, Turkey) Art Director
09.2006 — 02.2009 Works Advertising Agency (Istanbul, Turkey) Junior Art Director
Awards
2015 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 34th Graphic Design Exhibition / Packaging Desing Category (Minipek Baby Care Products)
2014 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 33rd Graphic Design Exhibition / Miscellaneous Category Award (Başka Sinema)
2014 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 33rd Graphic Design Exhibition / Brochure - Catalogue Category Award (Sibel Horada Art Book)
2010 Kırmızı Awards / Best Print Ad - White Goods (Siemens Blue Art)
2009 Kırmızı Awards / Best Art Director (Que Lansman)
Jury & Publications
2021 Young Lions Competition - Graphic Design Category - Jury Member (Turkey)
2020 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 39th Graphic Design Competition - Student Projects Category - Jury Member (Turkey)
2015 11. National Packaging Design Student Competition - Jury Member (Turkey)
2015 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 34th Graphic Design Exhibition Catalogue
2014 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 33rd Graphic Design Exhibition Catalogue
2011 365 Days of Design - Monsa Publications, Spain
2010 Save 7he Date - Victionary Publications, Hong Kong
2009 Turkish Graphic Designers Association 28th Graphic Design Exhibition Catalogue
Membership
2016 — 2018 Turkish Graphic Designers Association / General Secretary
2014 — Present Turkish Graphic Designers Association / Member