About

Hi! My name is Saydan.

I am a Turkish visual artist located in Berlin, working as Head of Design at
Jung von Matt HVL.

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2022 Head of Design - JvM Havel, Berlin
2021 Head of Art - BBDO, Berlin
2018 Sr. Designer - BBDO, Berlin
2014 Sr. Art Director - Rafineri, Istanbul
2011 Art Director - MT / DDB, Istanbul
2008 Jr Art Director - MT / DDB, Istanbul


Throughout my 16-year tenure in advertising agencies, I've had the privilege to collaborate with esteemed clients such as Opel, smart, Bosch, Siemens, Volkswagen, Seat, BVG (Transportation of Berlin), Nike, Whatsapp, and numerous others, including FMCG brands. My contributions have consistently elevated projects through a blend of visual flair, creativity, and meticulous craftsmanship. From shaping brand identities to crafting illustrations and devising key visuals, my role has often entailed leading creative and design teams to success. My track record speaks volumes, marked by accolades from prestigious institutions such as Cannes Lions, ADC, London International, and Epica, garnered through innovative and proactive ideas spanning design, print, online, film, and fashion categories. This journey is underpinned by a solid foundation in art and design, cultivated initially at the High School of Arts, followed by a degree in Graphic Design from Marmara University, and further studies in Visual Communication Design at Istanbul Bilgi University (MFA - Master of Fine Arts).

I possess extensive experience in both team collaboration and leadership roles. My background includes serving as a university lecturer, where I taught design for few semesters. Additionally, I currently hold one of the positions of Executive Creative Director for D&AD Shift Germany 2024.

Awards

2022-23

• ADC Germany 2023 - OOH / Silver

• ADC Germany 2023 - DIgital OOH / Bronze

2021-22

• Red Dot Design Awards 2022 / Corporate Design Award

• Red Dot Design Awards 2022 / Brand Illustration Award

• iF Design Awards 2022 / Communication Design Award

• ADC Germany 2021 - Motion Design / Merit Award

• New York Festivals 2021 - DIgital Craft - Illustration / Shortlist

2020

• One Show 2020 - Social Media / Merit Award 

• ADC Awards 2020 - Fashion Design / Merit Award 

• New York Festivals 2020 - Sports: Best Use / Finalist

• New York Festivals 2020 - Direct / Finalist

2019

• Cannes Young Lions Germany 2019 - Print / Winner

• Epica Awards 2019 - Automotive - Online Film / Silver & Bronze

• London International Awards (LIA) 2019 / Bronze

• New York Festivals 2019 - Film / Finalist 

• One Show 2019 - Film / Merit Award

• Webby Awards 2019 - Online Ad Shortform / Finalist

• Spotlight Awards 2019 - Web & Mobile Public / Gold 

• Spotlight Awards 2019 - Web & Mobile / Silver

• Eurobest 2019 - Print&Publishing / Shortlist

2015

• Epica Awards 2015 - Print -  Media / Gold

• Cannes Lions 2015 - Print / Homes, Furnishing & Appliances / Shortlist

• Cannes Lions 2015 - Print / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Shortlist

• Kristal Elma Awards 2015 - Best Internet Service Ad

• GMK (Institute of Graphic Design Professions) / Best T- Shirt Design

• GMK (Institute of Graphic Design Professions) / Best Print Campaign

• Mediacat Felis Awards 2014 – Press / Media, Press and Publication Print Ad / Gold

• GMK (Institute of Graphic Design Professions) / Best Print Ad Design 


2014

• Epica Awards 2014 - Homes, Furnishing & Appliances / Bronze

• Kırmızı Advertising Awards 2014 - Best Illustration  

• Kırmızı Advertising Awards 2014 - Best Durable Consumer Product Ad  

• Kırmızı Advertising Awards 2014 - Best Culture&Art&Enterntainment Ad  

• Kristal Elma Awards 2014 – Print ad / Silver

• Kristal Elma Awards 2014 – Print ad / Bronze

Before 2013

• Kristal Elma Awards 2013 - Print ad / Silver

• Kristal Elma Awards 2013 - Print ad / Silver

• Kristal Elma Awards 2013 - Print ad / Bronze

• A Awards – Best Social Campaign Print Ad

• Mediacat Felis Awards 2013 – Press / Social Responsibility / Gold

• Mediacat Felis Awards2013 – Press / Best Mobile Advertising / Gold

• Mixx Awards Turkey 2012 / Bronze

• Kırmızı Advertising Awards 2010 – Best FMCG Ad

• Kristal Elma Awards 2010 - Print ad / Silver