DOĞUKAN KARAPINAR is a designer working at the intersections of creative disciplines, with an emphasis on conceptual thinking and meticulous application.
Pron.: /dough·kan/
With a background in graphic and type design, he blends design fundamentals into the digital medium and emerging technologies.
With a background in graphic and type design, he blends design fundamentals into the digital medium and emerging technologies.
He aims to reintroduce the utmost attention to detail drawn from the craftsmanship of early modernism into contemporary design products, whether they are interfaces, typography, motion, or still imagery.
His discovery of design was initiated by customizing plastic toys and modding video games. This resulted in a creative method rooted in play and experimentation. He continues to develop side projects to tinker with ideas, have fun with new tricks and look around in culture.
Portfolio available upon request.
Features and Exhibitions Include
Brand New
Pomus Branding, 2024
Kadir Has University
Workshop “Type in Motion”, 2023
Awwwards
Gonzalo Miranda, 2020
IXDesign
Typography Issue, 2020
Awwwards
Yambo Studio, 2019
The Dieline
Pergusa, 2019
Skylife Magazine
Interview, 2018
Gallery Mag
Vol. 39, 2017
Exhibition Art by Sandu
Contemporary Istanbul, 2016
Typomania Festival
Festival Selecion, 2016
Graphic Design Festival Breda
Poster Exhibition, 2015
Mixer İstanbul
Rapor Exhibition, 2015
The Proud Archivist London
Comic Sans Cancer, 2014
The Dieline
Karakalem, 2014
Pera Museum İstanbul
Connecting the Dots, 2013
Notable Recognitions and Awards
Graphis
Poster Annual Gold and Silver, 2019
GMK 38
Packaging Award, 2019
Turkey Ecolabel Logo
First Prize, 2018
GMK 36
Self Promo, Outdoor, Motion, Logo 2017
İstanbul Wooden Toy Design Competition
First Prize, 2017
54th International Troia Festival Poster Contest
First Prize, 2017
GMK 35
Motion Graphics, 2016
WorldStar Packaging Awards Milano
Winner, 2014