I’m a storyteller, a communicator, collaborator, creative thinker and connector of people. I apply my skillsets to craft ideas and content focusing on connecting brands with culture and community. I work with brands and institutions to create their stories, develop unique contents and find the best artistic communication ideas for them. My expertise includes branding, visual communications, idea making, content development, art direction, project management, new business, research and public relations.

All Photography Credit Funda Çakır

 

  My role includes

 
  • Coordinating web content, social media presence and digital media production efforts.
  • Creating content over all digital platforms such as websites, apps and social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Linkedin.
  • Representing firms in areas such as corporate branding and marketing.
  • Laddering up to larger brand story and mission.
  • Creating brand guideline books for brands and firms.
  • Shooting life style photos for social media purposes.
  • Setting up collaborations with external partners.
  • Exploring new tactics for achieving growth goals.
  • Developing mood boards and stories for brands.
  • Coordinating relations with local and international press.    
  • Preparing and distributing press releases.
  • Dealing with all local and international public relations enterprises.
  • Organizing, promoting and funding exhibitions.
  • Coordinating printing projects with international book publishers such as Prestel and Images Publishing.
  • Executing online campaigns.
  • Acting as a creative director for communication and marketing materials; including web design, presentation design, porporals, corporate identity, packaging design, newsletters and e-card design.

Here are some clients and references

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Magazines for five years 

 

Attending international fairs, design weeks, biennale and exhibitions; such as Salone Del Mobile/Milan Design Week, ICFF/New York Design Week, La Biennale di Venezia, Maison et Objet Paris to observe and report monthly design pages. 

Writing monthly for the page “ikon” (covering the fundamentals of design, architecture, art icons).

Founder of the “saf soru” section, comprising of interviews with elite designers and architects currently residing in Turkey.

Following design inspirations and new perspectives from talents all around the world.

 
 

"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life."

Omer Khayyam

 

The world of aesthetics for me is more than a job, it’s a way of life. My Instagram account (@funda.cak), which I use as a lifestyle platform has more than 12K followers.