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 e-commerce 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
Experience  
SEP 2013 — Present Founder & Graphic Designer  —  Selin Estroti Design Studio · Berlin /Istanbul
MAR — SEP 2025 Graphic Design Instructor  —  Berlin International University of Applied Sciences 
NOV — DEC 2014 Freelance Senior Art Director — Grey Istanbul · Istanbul, Turkey
FEB — SEP 2013 In-House Graphic Designer — Tektekçi Shot Bar · Istanbul, Turkey
FEB 2011 — FEB 2013 Senior Graphic Designer — Works Advertising Agency · Istanbul, Turkey
FEB 2009 — AUG 2010 Graphic Designer — Medina Turgul DDB Ad-Agency · Istanbul, Turkey
SEP 2006 — FEB 2009 Junior Graphic Designer — Works Advertising Agency · Istanbul, Turkey

Education
2005 — 2006 Graphic Design (Erasmus Exchange) Fachhochschule Münster · Germany 
2001 — 2011 BA Graphic Design Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University · Istanbul, Turkey
1993 — 2001 High School Notre Dame de Sion French High School · Istanbul, Turkey
Awards & Recognition
2015 Turkish Graphic Designers Association — 34th Exhibition, Packaging Design Category (Minipek Baby Care Products)
2014 Turkish Graphic Designers Association — 33rd Exhibition, Miscellaneous Category Award (Başka Sinema)
2014 Turkish Graphic Designers Association — 33rd 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 Launch Campaign)
Publications
2015 Turkish Graphic Designers Association — 34th Exhibition Yearbook
2014 Turkish Graphic Designers Association — 33rd Exhibition Yearbook
2011 365 Days of Design — Monsa Publications, Spain
2010 Save 7he Date — Victionary Publications, Hong Kong
2009 Turkish Graphic Designers Association — 28th Exhibition Yearbook
Jury & Talk
2021   GMK Kampüs İzmir — Speaker, Design Talks, Turkish Graphic Designers Assoc. × Ege University · Turkey
2021   Young Lions Competition — Jury Member, Graphic Design Category · Turkey
2020   Turkish Graphic Designers Association 39th Graphic Design Competition — Jury Member, Student Projects · Turkey
2015   11th National Packaging Design Student Competition — Jury Member · Turkey
Skills & Tools
Software Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator; Canva
Specialisms Communication Design · Brand Identity · Packaging Design · Editorial & Report Design · Web Design · Art Direction
Languages Turkish (Native) · English (Advanced) · French (Advanced) · German (Intermediate) · Spanish (Beginner)
Membership Turkish Graphic Designers Association — Member (2014–present), — General Secretary (2016–2018)