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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 

  • 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

  • Perfecting design within established brand guidelines and templates while delivering creative and unique content.

  • Developed the concept for TFB’s new store design language, updating in-store fixtures, lounge furniture, and visual merchandising units.

  • Participating in the packaging design of the 2026 Lunar New Year & Valentine's Day collection.

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INSIDE LVMH

Cosmetic Product Development - OLAY

  • Learning about the luxury industry's heritage-based marketing strategies, digitalization, and the strategic approach to maintaining excellence

  • Ingredients | Packaging | Manufacturing | Market Trends | Sustainability

  • Mastering the end-to-end process of launching new cosmetic products.

Skills

  • Product Design

  • Digital Modeling

  • Digital Rendering

  • Graphic Design

  • Asset Design

  • Typography

  • Animation/ Motion Graphics

  • Photography/ Videography

  • Trend Analysis/ Forecasting

  • Competitor Analysis

  • Concept Curation

  • Microsoft Suit

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Indesign

  • Adobe Premier Pro

  • Rhino

  • Solidworks

  • Blender

  • SketchUp

  • AutoCAD

  • KeyShot

  • Figma

  • WGSN/ Stylus

2024 - 2026

Packaging, Identities and Systems Design, MS
Pratt Institute

2020 - 2024

Product Design BFA
Parsons School of Design

  • Relevant coursework in creative problem-solving, user-centered design, and integrating technology and sustainability in developing innovative, functional products.

  • Dean’s List from 2020 to 2024.

  • 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

  • Participating in new product development and packaging design by pitching concepts, creating digital and physical mockups.

EVENT ATTENDANCE | PARTICIPITATION 

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