Sanem Özkan

Graphic Designer, Instructor & Academic

Balancing form, function, and creativity to craft meaningful visual experiences

About

A creative professional dedicated to exploring the intersection of design, education, and visual storytelling

"According to Özkan, creativity sometimes emerges in the most unexpected places. Sometimes in a street sign, sometimes in the shape of a cloud, and sometimes on a manhole cover... The important thing is to notice the images around us and to be able to interpret them with a different eye."

Education

Bachelor's degree from İzmir Yaşar University

Master's degree from Eskişehir Anadolu University

Professional Journey

Previously worked as an art director

Transitioned to academia to share knowledge and inspire

Research & Publications

Researches visual communication

Publishes articles on design trends and creative expression

Signature Project

Rogarji

Where "Rögar" (manhole) meets "Emoji" — transforming urban infrastructure into emotional characters

Tasarımcı ve akademisyen Sanem Özkan'ın yarattığı Rogarjiler, grafik tasarımın yaratıcı ve ilham verici yönünü gözler önüne seriyor. "Rogarji" ismi, "Rögar" ve "Emoji" kelimelerinin birleşiminden oluşuyor. Rögar kapaklarından esinlenerek yaratılan bu imgeler, çeşitli duyguları yansıtan karakterlere dönüşüyor.