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"Designed For the human spirit that thrives on hope, kindness, and beauty."
Burak on his collection of work.
ABOUT BURAK
I am a firm believer that artists have to function a little bit above themselves to transmit some heaven and my chosen medium has always been design. My North Star has always been design which I see as more than a career path but as a tool that helps me to put my manifestations out in the world. As can be seen from the works selected, I am extremely passionate about the luxury goods and cosmetics industries. Throughout my undergraduate education and previous internship experiences, I had the chance to portray my skills in packaging design and visual merchandising.
In addition, as a marketing enthusiast, I thrive off creating brand-focused projects and forecasting trend predictions. Creating in a multidimensional manner, my portfolio also has the undertones of sustainability, design psychology, inclusivity, customization, and all types of social commentary. As the world is going through such unpredictable times, I still have faith in design and its power to navigate humanity toward a brighter future.
Commitments | AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Academic background
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Relevant coursework in creating functional and sustainable packaging, developing cohesive brand identities, and applying systems thinking to design solutions within a broader environmental and economic context.
Estée Lauder Companies | Tom Ford Beauty
Store & Packaging Design Intern
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Perfecting design within established brand guidelines and templates while delivering creative and unique content.
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Developed the concept for TFB’s new store design language, updating in-store fixtures, lounge furniture, and visual merchandising units.
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Participating in the packaging design of the 2026 Lunar New Year & Valentine's Day collection.
certificates
INSIDE LVMH
Cosmetic Product Development - OLAY
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Learning about the luxury industry's heritage-based marketing strategies, digitalization, and the strategic approach to maintaining excellence
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Ingredients | Packaging | Manufacturing | Market Trends | Sustainability
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Mastering the end-to-end process of launching new cosmetic products.
Skills
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Product Design
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Digital Modeling
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Digital Rendering
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Graphic Design
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Asset Design
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Typography
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Animation/ Motion Graphics
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Photography/ Videography
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Trend Analysis/ Forecasting
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Competitor Analysis
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Concept Curation
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Microsoft Suit
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Indesign
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Adobe Premier Pro
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Rhino
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Solidworks
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Blender
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SketchUp
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AutoCAD
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KeyShot
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Figma
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WGSN/ Stylus
2024 - 2026
Packaging, Identities and Systems Design, MS
Pratt Institute
2020 - 2024
Product Design BFA
Parsons School of Design
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Relevant coursework in creative problem-solving, user-centered design, and integrating technology and sustainability in developing innovative, functional products.
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Dean’s List from 2020 to 2024.
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2 projects featured on the school website, the thesis was archived by the department.
professional experience
November 2024 - Present
Slate Brands - Modern Magic Fragrances
Product Development & Socials Intern
June 2023 - August 2023
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Participating in new product development and packaging design by pitching concepts, creating digital and physical mockups.
EVENT ATTENDANCE | PARTICIPITATION
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