Istanbul City
where pattern becomes life
Digitizing in Illustrator
The Explorations
The Catstanbul
Istanbul is often referred to as “Catstanbul,” as cats are deeply integrated into Istanbul’s culture and the daily life of its locals. I decided to add “Turkish taste” to the cat by blending the Ottoman design into the cat symbol, which could elevate the logo.
The Shahmaran
Shahmaran, who inspired this concept, is a mythical half-woman and half-snake figure. The complexity of the mythical form, moral narrative, and symbolic richness is much like Istanbul, a melting pot of diverse cultures and traditions.
The Architecture
Istanbul is famous for its rich and diverse art history. Inspired by the architecture of most domes in Istanbul, I incorporated the mosque floor plan with the Islamic pattern.
The Final Logo
