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This is your public profile, to edit it click here or view your hidden cabinet to modify or upload designs.About Hakan Dag : Born in 1972, Dağ, has built a multidisciplinary career bridging music and visual arts since the early 1990s. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Printing from Trakya University Fine Arts Department, a degree in Philosophy from Anadolu University, and a Master’s in Art and Design from Near East University.
His professional journey includes a tenure as a Multimedia and Graphic Designer at METU Technopark (2001–2007), followed by the establishment of his own design office in 2007. A prominent figure in the design community, he has been the organizer of the International Ankara Design Week since its inception. He also served for many years as the Editor-in-Chief of Graphic Design Magazine and the Publications Editor for Graphic Library Publications, managing numerous national and international media projects.
Currently, he focuses on developing innovative creative products, services, and global brand experiences. He actively leads major initiatives including Ankara Design Week, Cyprus Design Week, and the Istanbul Illustration Days Projects, and is the founder of "New Heroes Of Design."
Additionally, he serves as a Grand Jury Member for the A' Design Award and Istanbul Creative Industries Association Member, Competition and is a Founder and Board Member of the Professional Organization of Communication Designers.
ORGANIZATION:His professional journey includes a tenure as a Multimedia and Graphic Designer at METU Technopark (2001–2007), followed by the establishment of his own design office in 2007. A prominent figure in the design community, he has been the organizer of the International Ankara Design Week since its inception. He also served for many years as the Editor-in-Chief of Graphic Design Magazine and the Publications Editor for Graphic Library Publications, managing numerous national and international media projects.
Currently, he focuses on developing innovative creative products, services, and global brand experiences. He actively leads major initiatives including Ankara Design Week, Cyprus Design Week, and the Istanbul Illustration Days Projects, and is the founder of "New Heroes Of Design."
Additionally, he serves as a Grand Jury Member for the A' Design Award and Istanbul Creative Industries Association Member, Competition and is a Founder and Board Member of the Professional Organization of Communication Designers.
İstanbul Illustration Days
EDUCATION:
1998, Printmaking, Fine Arts, Trakya University / TURKEY
2017, Philosophy, Anadolu University / TURKEY
2019, Master, Fine Arts and Design, Near East University
EXPERIENCE:
2001-2007, Multimedia and Graphic Designer, METU Technopark, ANKARA/TURKEY
2007-2011, Founder, HE-ART DESIGN STUDIO, ANKARA/TURKEY
2007-... Founder, ANKARA DESIGN WEEK / TURKEY
2010, Editor, Graphic Design Magazine, İSTANBUL/TURKEY
2010-... Part-time Faculty Member of Various Universities
2022 İstanbul Illustration Days
2023 Redif Digital Agency
2025 BrandSuiteİstanbul
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
1991 Solo Exhibition: “To Reach”, Kocaeli
2009 Solo Exhibition: “My Father Makes the Crisis Too”, Gazi University GSF Exhibition Hall, Ankara as part of Ankara Design Days
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
1992 Talk: 1st Turkey Music Conference, Istanbul
1997 Group Exhibition: “Linol Print”, Trakya University, Edirne
1998 Group Exhibition: “Silk Print”, Trakya University, Edirne
2014 Group Exhibition: Journal 2013, Gallery Çankaya, Ankara
2015 Mixed Exhibition: İZDÜŞÜM-A, organized by NEU, GSTF, Gallery Çankaya, Ankara
2018 Mixed Exhibition: “Teachers Exhibition” Near East University GSTF, 18 May 2018
2018 Mixed Exhibition: “Brand Urban Designs Exhibition” in collaboration with Cyprus International University GSTMF Graphic Design Department and Hacettepe University GSF Graphics Department, İsmet Vehit Güney Exhibition Hall, 8 October 2018
2018 Mixed Exhibition: “Unesco / Sustaining Visual Memory Against the Destruction of Cultural Heritage” Cyprus International University GSTMF Graphic Design Department and Hacettepe University GSF Graphic Department in collaboration with Nicosia Atatürk Cultural Center, 30 October 2018
2020 Group Exhibition: “Spider and Fly Ghost”, Arucad Art Space, 13 February-03 March 2020, Nicosia
2020 Group Exhibition: “A Day in the Life of Anonymous”, Art Rooms, 16-30 July 2020, Kyrenia
EVENTS:
2011 Workshop: “Graphic Applications in Advertising Creativity”, Cyprus International University, Faculty of Fine Arts, 12-13-14-15 June 2011
2017 Workshop: “Interdisciplinary Study in Space Perception” European University of Lefke, 16 December 2017
2008 Talk: “About the Project Process”, ADCOESP Leonardo Vinci Project Gazi University, Ankara
2011 Talk: “Graphic Applications in Advertising Creativity”, Cyprus International University, Faculty of Fine Arts, 13 June 2011
2011 Session Chair: “Past, Present and Future of Design”, Ankara Contemporary Arts Center, Ankara
2012 Talk: “ÖÖYFGG 100 Things”, as part of Ankara Design Week, Bilkent University, 6 December 2012, Ankara
2012 Talk: “ÖÖYFGG 100 Things”, as part of Ankara Design Week, Başkent University, 4 December 2012, Ankara
2013 Talk: “Surprise Me! Catchy and Creative Applications in Advertising”, Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Communication, 19 April 2013, TRNC
2013 Talk: “Don't Let It Stay Here / Creative Ideas Conversations”, Bülent Fidan and Hakan Dağ, Kastamonu University Vocational School, 26 December 2013, Kastamonu
2014 Guest Participant: Near East TV “Art Program Up Close”, TRNC
2017 Conversation: “Is More or Less Is More?” European University of Lefke, R. Raif Denktaş Conference Hall 16 December 2017
2018 Talk: “Minimalist Effects in the Media” Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Communication Department of New Media “Converged Trans Media” lecture presentation (18 December 2018)
2019 Talk: “Chair/ This is not a chair” TalksOniki Studio Oniki, Kyrenia (16 January 2019)
2019 TedxTalks: “Value, Noteworthy / Notes on Design Economics” TEDxARUCAD Kyrenia (13 April 2019)
2022, April 5, “Digitalization and Creativity in Graphic Design” ARUCAD
2022 Istanbul Illustration Days 13-14 August 2022
25.10.2022 "The 'New' Future of Post-Pandemic Design" Üsküdar University Faculty of Communication Visual Communication Design Department
2022 “Grafik Tasarımda Dijitalleşme ve Yaratıcılık” Seminer ARUCAD
2023 Istanbul Illustration Days 16 – 17 September 2023
2023 “Yeni Çağın Başında Yeni Tasarım Arayışları, Tasarıma İnovatif Yaklaşımlar” Seminer ARUCAD
BOOKS:
2025 BrandMap Magazine
2024 Türk Eczacılık Tarihi: Mesleğin Dünü ve Bugünü, Prof. Dr. Afife Mat
2021 BrandMap Infographic E-Book
2020 YUKA BLEND MAG
Publications Editor: Graphics Library Publications
Editor: 2 Month periodicals, Graphic Design Magazine
Design: Graphic Design Magazine 36 issues 2010-2016
Editor: Second Golden Age of Illustration, Author: Elif Songür Dağ, Graphics Library Publications 2015
Publication Editor: Creativity in Basic Design Process, Author: Tülay Çellek- A.Mehtap Sağocak, Graphic Library Publications 2014
Publication Editor: Calligraphic and Typographic Experimental Designs, Author: Prof. Namık Kemal Sarıkavak, Graphics Library Publications 2014
Publication Editor: CAFT, Commenius European Union Project 2009
Editor: ADCOESP Book, Leonardo Vinci Project Gazi University, Ankara 2008
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Graphic Designers Professional Association (GMK)
Istanbul Creative Industries Association Member (IYED)
ITMK Communication Designers Association Founding Member
Advertising Creators Association Member (ITMK)
JURY MEMBERSHIPS:
A'Design Award & Competition Grand Jury
Design Turkey Jury 2010
International GRAFERS Poster Competition Jury 2017
WEB SITE:
www.hakandag.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2018-12-26 08:37:45
COUNTRY/REGION:
Turkey
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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