Operating as Blufauna based in Bristol, I have been actively practicing as an independent freelance graphic designer and illustrator in the UK since 2022.
All of my client collaborations, visual campaigns, publications, and illustrated goods have been created and delivered as Blufauna since 2022, partnering with cultural institutions, environmental partnerships, university researchers, and grassroots community groups.
Google Certified UX Designer (2026) A glimpse into the tangible public presence of Blufauna's work, from major civic venues and festivals to community murals and craft markets.
Print Poster Showcase Standing in front of the Bristol Beacon display window showcasing the printed "Be Kind Bristol" campaign poster for the community premiere.
Festival Campaign Presenting the "Celebrating Sanctuary" poster at Queen Square during the Bristol Refugee Festival (2023-2026).
Editorial Layout & Large Print Posing with the large-scale "Inclusive and Sustainable Transport Vision for Bristol" board exhibited at SPARKS Bristol. The client provided the illustrated assets; I crafted the comprehensive editorial layout design, narrative hierarchy, and pre-press production for large-scale physical print.
Civic Recognition & Culture During the 2024 Culture Festival at SPARKS Bristol, the Lord Mayor of Bristol visited the festival and stopped by the Blufauna stand to explore my illustrated stationery and products, where we captured this memorable photo together.
Illustrated Products & Print Displaying the complete range of Blufauna illustrated greeting cards, bookmarks, art prints, and handcrafted tufted textiles.
Collaborative Mural Art On the ladder painting the collaborative outdoor wall mural created for ACH (Ashley Community Housing) to raise awareness about climate change, completed in collaboration with 5 local artists.
Independent design and illustration practice delivering end-to-end creative solutions across Bristol and the UK.
Bristol, UK
Lead Visual Identity & Campaign Design
Created the comprehensive visual identity and campaign design for "Be Kind Bristol" at Bristol Beacon. Designed the primary event posters (exhibited in print in the Bristol Beacon window showcase), printed flyers, postcards, and digital promotional assets for the community celebration.
Bristol, UK
Editorial & Information Designer
Designed a multi-volume editorial publication series supporting community-led climate action across Bristol. Developed complete publication layouts from cover to final page spread for the Insight Reports Series (Climate & Creativity, Community Leadership, Capacity Building, and Redcatch Disability Commission) as well as the Community Climate Action (CCA) Plans across consecutive years (2024-2025). Crafted modular grid systems, accessible typography, infographic charts, and demographic data visualisations. Additionally, executed the editorial layout, visual hierarchy, and pre-press print production for the large-scale "Inclusive and Sustainable Transport Vision for Bristol" exhibition board displayed at SPARKS Bristol (using client-supplied illustration assets).
Queen Square & Bristol Citywide
Festival Campaign Visual Identity, Print & Digital Design
Designing the comprehensive visual campaign for the Bristol Refugee Festival across 2023-2026, tailored to each year’s festival themes. Designing full suites of large-format posters, flyers, event programmes, Queen Square stage banners, and digital social media assets for the citywide "Celebrating Sanctuary" festivities. (Selected editions featured in online portfolio).
Bristol, UK
Research Visual Communication & Posters
Translated complex community health consultation data into clear, engaging, and culturally accessible visual summaries and research posters aimed at bridging public health dialogue with diverse communities.
Bristol & South West, UK
Festival Visual Campaign Designer
Designing the multi-format visual campaign for DIASPORA! 2026, celebrating cultural diversity, movement, and performance across 39 Bristol venues.
Bristol, UK
Collaborative Mural Artist
Co-created an outdoor community wall mural for ACH to raise public awareness around climate change and environmental justice, painted in collaboration with 5 local artists.
Bristol, UK
Exhibition Graphic Designer
Created cohesive visual identity materials and promotional posters for the "Compassion & Belonging" research exhibition exploring community connection and social empathy.
Bristol & UK-wide
Brand Founder, Illustrator & Craft Maker
Founded and launched an independent product line of illustrated stationery, greeting cards, bookmarks, and handmade tufted art. Awarded 2nd Place in the Changes Bristol charity greeting card competition. Showcased at the SPARKS Culture Festival 2024 with a personal visit and recognition by the Lord Mayor of Bristol.
A unique multidisciplinary journey combining a formal law degree, accredited vocational graphics and photography qualification, Google UX design specialisation, and digital strategy.
Istanbul University, Faculty of Law
Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law (2011-2015). While working as a practicing lawyer, discovered a profound passion for visual communication, layout, and creative problem-solving, sparking the decision to pivot decisively into graphic design and pursue formal design education.
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Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Education
Formal, accredited qualification providing a solid foundation in graphic design theory, technical photography, typography, print production, and colour science.
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Google Career Certificates / Coursera
Verify Rigorous foundation in human-centred research, user journey mapping, design systems, usability testing, and interactive prototyping in Figma.
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HubSpot Academy
Strategic competence in brand positioning, content planning, multi-channel storytelling, and building authentic connections with audiences.
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From legal-grade analytical rigor and publication layout systems to community co-design, large-format murals, and production-ready print artwork.
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