Hayati Yılmaz was born in 1985 in Braunschweig, Germany, where he laid the first foundations of his education and career. Yılmaz, who has 22 years of experience in graphic design, started his journey by establishing his own agencies called Tura Media and Docks of Design in Germany. In 2014, he settled in Turkey and after working in various agencies, he currently continues his career as one of the founding partners of ‘Iconics Design Studio’.
Currently, together with his team, he serves many brands both in Turkey and in international markets such as Germany. With his international experience, he turns cultural differences into an advantage and produces creative solutions suitable for every sector. Focusing on corporate identity, web design and digital advertising, Yılmaz directs his designs with a modern and minimalist line; while applying his minimalist approach, he aims to reflect the unique identity of each project and to visualise the stories of the brands effectively. In addition to following the trends, he is known as a designer who likes to add small touches to this line.