Bertuğ Bilgin: Founder of Garip Studio and Award-Winning Designer

Bertuğ Bilgin is a prominent Istanbul-based founder, designer, and art director with more than eight years of experience specializing in visual identity, graphic design, and visual communication. Throughout his career, Bilgin has collaborated with an array of global agencies, local icons, and cultural platforms, delivering bold and disruptive visuals that aim to leave a significant mark. In 2025, he founded Garip Studio, an independent design practice that focuses on crafting standout identities for fearless brands and culture-driven ideas. The studio’s creative approach is rooted in the concept of being odd, which serves as a foundation for its unique design strategies. Bertuğ Bilgin is also the creator and designer of ÇerÇöp Culture, a project dedicated to experimental Turkish typography and non-commercial artistic expression. His work often features sophisticated typographic systems and vibrant color palettes, applied across sectors ranging from music festivals to technology platforms and food brands. His professional journey includes leadership roles such as Creative Group Head at Muhabbet and Senior Art Director at Tribal DDB. Bilgin's excellence in design has been recognized by the GMK Turkish Graphic Designers Association, where he has received multiple awards, including Best of Award for OOH design and achievement awards in logo and social media design. As a member of GMK, he continues to push the boundaries of visual communication through strategy-driven and aesthetically daring projects.