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EREN BUTLER is a freelance art director + graphic designer and also the co-founder of Maki Sandals and Keleem Rugs.
She is half Turkish, half American; living between Istanbul and London. She loves to smile, travel, eat shrimp and solve design problems. Have a look at her work and you can contact her with a design problem of your own.
WORK
2010 - 2022 Eren Butler LTD. Various Freelance Work
Maki Sandals, Handmade Leather Sandals , London UK & Istanbul TURKEY
Second collaboration between Eren and her architect husband, Selim. A collection of effortlessly stylish sandals that are minimalist in aesthetic, design-conscious, timeless, chic, comfortable, colourful and above all, happy. Responsible for everything from concept to product, website to art direction, business development to logistics.
www.makisandals.com | @makisandals
Keleem, Handwoven Contemporary Anatolian Rugs , London UK & Istanbul TURKEY
First collaboration between Eren and her architect husband, Selim. The first Keleem collection consist of a modular graphic series of rugs with a subtle balance between contemporary and traditional. Responsible for everything from concept to product, website to art direction, business development to logistics.
Burberry, Luxury Fashion House, London UK
Senior graphic designer leading the Beauty graphic design team and responsible for all Burberry campaigns regarding fragrance and make-up.
VICE, Media Company, London UK
Responsible for developing a new campaign concept proposal for renown British footwear and clothing brand, Dr. Martens.
Elle Decoration, Home Decor Magazine, London UK
Responsible for re-designing the Elle Decoration UK website, launched in August 2014.
Marks & Spencer, Multinational Retailer, London UK
Responsible for concept development for a new lingerie line and new tag designs for M&S’s Autograph lingerie line.
Shopi go, Online Concept Retailer, Istanbul TURKEY
Responsible for re-designing the Shopi go website, launched in May 2016.
Selamlique, Turkish Coffee Brand, Istanbul TURKEY
Responsible for graphic design of Selamlique's new Turkish Coffee capsules and packaging line.
Tapasuma, Modern Turkish Restaurant, Istanbul TURKEY
Responsible for all graphic design needs such as branding, website and art direction for a new restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey
Sumahan on the Water, Boutique Hotel, Istanbul TURKEY
Responsible for all graphic design needs, print and digital, such as branding, packaging and marketing for an award-winning boutique hotel based in Istanbul, Turkey
Hvisk
Idea generator and concept developer, responsible for developing weekly concepts for their still-life and model based photoshoots.
Eyeko, Cosmetics Brand, London UK
Responsible for art directing and account managing the re-design of the new Eyeko website launched in March 2013.
Design Council, Design Institution, London UK
Responsible for designing the 'Active by Design' campaign print material promoting using stairs instead of lifts launched in four different Derwent Buildings across London.
DeepMind Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Company, London UK
Responsible for concept development of a new fashion e-retailer website aiming to integrate a new artificial intelligence technology.
{Kabuk} London, Leather Handbag Brand, London UK
Responsible for concept, brand identity, website and art direction of a new and up-coming leather handbag and accessory brand.
Small Back Room, Design Consultancy, London UK
Responsible for designing brochures for the regeneration Lend Lease project in Elephant & Castle and interior concept development for Lend Lease’s new offices.
Ecco, Shoe Manufacturer and Retailer, London UK
Artkurio, Art Consultant, London UK
Lab Vitalité , Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Website, Istanbul TURKEY
Vivid Brand, Shopper Marketing and Creative Agency, London UK
Ede & Ravenscroft, Bespoke Tailoring and Boutique Store, London UK
Flat C/, Architecture Studio, London UK
Haptic Thought, Design Studio, London UK
Desquval, Fashion E-retail Website, New York USA
Sole designer of a fashion e-retail website based in NYC launched at the end of 2010. Responsible for all design needs, from concept development, to creating the identity and marketing materials.
www.desquval.com
Penguin Books, Publishing House, London UK
2011 - 2013
Trojan Gorillas, Creative Consultancy, London UK & Copenhagen DK
Responsible for a wide array of roles, from art directing to campaign development, branding, packaging design and marketing for one of Europe’s largest shoe retailer Leder & Schuh which manages over 15 shoe brands for women, men and kids.
2009 - 2010
Limehouse Books (formerly known as Glasshouse Books), Publishing House, London UK
Sole designer for an independent publishing house. Responsible for branding and all other design needs, from concept development, to identity, book design, web design, styling and marketing materials.
2009
3 Fish in a Tree, Design studio, London UK
September - October Work Placement: Responsible for providing graphic, branding, packaging and book design services. Clients included: Penguin Books, Little Brown Book Group, YRM Architects and The Mailbox.
2007
Mozaik, Furniture Showroom, Istanbul TURKEY
Sole graphic designer responsible for all Mozaik in-store graphics from designing to arranging and managing operational functions and print production. Works included designs for marketing and promotional displays and print material such as logo, advertising, stationeries, online newsletters and catalogue packages.
2005
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Agency, Istanbul TURKEY
September - December Work Placement: Gained experience in both Strategic Planning & Creative departments.
COLLABORATIVE WORK
2008 - 2009
Re-nourish, Champaign IL USA
Contributed as a researcher to the development of the existing re-nourish website. Specifically responsible for creating a sustainability criteria for graphic design studio operations.
2005
Atopia Journal Issue 4.33, Providence RI USA
Collaborated on a publishing project with Brown University and Edinburgh College of Art students. Contributed to all stages of publication from identifying publication theme, commissioning work, designing, arranging for printing and researching methods of distribution.
EDUCATION
2008
London College of Communication, London UK
MA Graphic Design
Thesis Project 'I Make Beautiful Trash' investigates how the issue of sustainability can be integrated into graphic design education.
2006
London College of Communication, London UK
Post-graduate Diploma in Design for Visual Communication
Elected Class Representative & Distinction received
2001 - 2005
Brown University, Providence RI USA
Bachelor of Arts Degree, double major in Psychology and Visual Arts
Recipient of the Roberta Joslin Award for Excellence in Art
2004
University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts, Sydney AUSTRALIA
Courses in Design Management, Typography, Design Studio and Jewelry Workshop
2003
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence USA
Course in Advanced Black & White Photography
2003
Lorenzo De Medici Art Summer School, Florence ITALY
Courses in Interior Design and Black & White Photography
PUBLISHED WORK
2018
Creativepool Annual, London UK
Keleem project was selected for the Creativepool Annual Shortlist under the Product/Industrial category.
2014
Creativepool Annual, London UK
{Kabuk} London project was selected for the Creativepool Annual Book. This book is a selection of the best work that has been uploaded to Creativepool in the past year and has been distributed to a list of the top 1000 creatives, ad and design agencies in the UK.
2010
Information Environments New Views 2, London UK
‘Knock, knock, knock!’ short story published by IE. Also, responsible for audio recording, interviewing delegates and audio editing for the New Views 2 conference in 2008, as well as, leading the student section of the New Views 2 publication in 2009-2010.
2009
'Do Good Design: How Designers Can Change the World' by David B. Berman
'I Make Beautiful Trash' MA thesis project visual published.
2010
Less Common More Sense Magazine, Issue 8
‘Dreamer’ project published.
AWARD & DISTINCTION
2006
London College of Communication, London UK
Distinction, Post-graduate Diploma in Design for Visual Communication
2005
Brown University, Providence RI USA
Recipient of the Roberta Joslin Award for Excellence in Art
