Deniz Dayioglu (1987, Kutahya, Turkiye) currently lives in Lisbon, where she completed her Master of Fine Arts in Drawing at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon (FBAUL). Inspired by her mother, a lifelong artist specializing in ceramics and miniatures, she studied graphic design at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Marmara University, in Istanbul. She worked as an art director in advertising agencies for seven years before shifting her focus to a career in 2D illustration and art direction, particularly in mobile games. She has also developed her skills in concept art and enjoys illustrating children's books.

She has been producing across a broad spectrum of media and styles - from interactive design to children’s books. Through Deniz Dayioglu Studio, she continues to expand her expertise in branding, identity, art direction, illustration, typography, packaging - crafting visual languages that bring brands to life.

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EDUCATION
• Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa · MFA Drawing · Sep 2021 - Feb 2024 · Lisbon, Portugal
• Marmara University Institute of Fine Arts MFA · Graphic Design · Class of 2018 · Istanbul, Turkey
• Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts Graphic Design · Class of 2009 · Istanbul, Turkey
• Pera Fine Arts High School Painting Department Class of 2008 · Graduated highest-ranking student · Istanbul, Turkey
• Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro Palazzo Spinelli, European Dimension in Training Basic Drawing Project · Certificate of achievement · European Community Education Youth Programme · Leonardo Da Vinci Mobility Pass Summer 2004 · Florence, Italy 

WORK EXPERIENCE
• Freelance Illustrator & Concept Artist · Jul 2016 to present · Istanbul, Turkey
• Hammurabi Games Background & Prop Artist · Jan 2019 - Apr 2020 · Istanbul, Turkey
• Mirket Yayınları Children’s Book Illustrator · Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 · Istanbul, Turkey
• Altın Kitaplar Children’s Book Illustrator · Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 · Istanbul, Turkey
• 4129Grey Senior Art Director · Apr 2012 - Jul 2016 · Istanbul, Turkey
• McCann Erickson Art Director · Dec 2009 - Mar 2011 · Istanbul, Turkey
• Rafineri Creative Intern · Jun 2007 - Jan 2008 · Istanbul, Turkey
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• Report to Mom Cannes Young Lions Turkey · 2015 Cyber Category · Second Pace
• Tweert Borsasi · Kristal Elma Awards 2015 · Crystal Award · Social Media Creative Execution · Position: Art Director
• Heist on Cam · Eurobest Awards 2015 · Nominated in the Interface & Navigation Category · Position: Art Director
• Heist on Cam · Kristal Elma Awards 2015 · Silver Award · Microsite · Position: Art Director
• Heist on Cam · Epica 2015 Silver Award, Branded Games · Position: Art Director
• Heist on Cam · Felis Awards 2015 · Felis Certificate · Microsite · Position: Art Director
• Heist on Cam · Digital Communication Awards 2015 · Gold Award, Microsite · Bronze Award, Storytelling · Position: Art Director

• Light Graffitti Booth · Kristal Elma Awards 2013 · Bronze Award · Online Video · Position: Art Director

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
• Illustrators Platform 1th Group Exhibition · Kadikoy Baris Manco Kultur Merkezi · Dec 2019 · Istanbul
• Jediturk Chronicles III by Jediturk Group Exhibition · Profilo Cinema Pink · Dec 2019 · Istanbul
• 37th Graphic Design Exhibition by the GMK · TMMOB Mimarlar Odasi · Nov 2018 · Istanbul
  Don’t Panic, selected for display in the Invitation & Greeting Card Design Category
  Oliver the Dreamer, selected for display in the Illustration Category
• Jediturk Chronicles II by Jediturk Group Exhibition · Profilo Cinema Pink · May 2018 · Istanbul
• Happy Nest Istanbul Bookworm Mom Book Activities · Mar 2018 · Istanbul
• Anatolian Rock Revival Project Group Exhibition · Souq Karakoy · Apr 2015 · Istanbul