A collection of initial sketches and concept designs showcasing my love for the beautiful game.
one of my first ever football kit designs drew in 1992
inspired by the famous Umbro kits of the 90's drew back in 1992
inspired by the famous Umbro kits of the 90's drew back in 1994.
The model is how I looked like in 1994-). Great to see my initial zig-zag ideas inspired the famous Nike 2018 football design concepts
I was only 20 in 1995 and at that time I didn't even know how to use Commodore or AMIGA. Everything is hand drawn with my own imagination. Germany and France kits look good-)
I can clearly remember that I had shown these designs to Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim in 1996. The team were staying in Hilton Hotel, Izmir for the away game and I passed the security guards to show these designs. It was an amazing moments for me and Fatih Terim promised me to send these designs to adidas.
these are my first professional works. Galatasaray took these designs and they took me to Besiktas derby game instead of paying my works. My dad was upset with me that I didn't get paid but for me to watch Galatasaray's game in Ali Sami Yen Stadium was a priceless thing.
another Galatasaray sketches. Those designs were sent to Adidas by Galatasaray board members in 1995
the lion logo looks good. Holland National Football team used similar badge years after I had drawn this logo
In 1996, my classmates from the University had no interest or knowledge in football kits same as other young people in Turkey. I was the only one who had high interest of football apparel and collecting magazines from the old bookstores or watching football games to follow the kit designs.
another set of adidas kit designs from 1995, they look quite interesting
mascot sketches for my Galatasaray from 1997 & 2000! I hope to re-visit these designs for new ranges-)
PSV and Turkey kit designs from 1997
I made a proposal project for Nike and send these eyewear designs by post. In return, they posted me back with a polite letter. I still remember that I was crying when I read their negative response. Designed in 1997
tennis clothing designs for Nike
I designed these kits in 1996 and sent to adidas HQ straight away. Inspired by the famous 1990 kit designs
My Umbro project. I designed all famous Umbro teams' kits and sent to Umbro HQ in 1999. As you can see I was very foresighted as some of these design ideas were used by Umbro as well as other brands later on.
I was asked to design Fenerbahce kits for 2002/03 season. As a Galatasaray supporter, it was a nightmare for me but I put a greatest effort on it. At the end, they found out I am a Galatasaray supporter and they didn’t take my designs. However, Fenerbahce wore turquoise kit in 2007/08 season 6 years after I had shown these designs to the board members
I moved to London in 2000 just to reach out Umbro and work in there one day. Here are my Chelsea & United designs when I sent them in 2000.
first orange Galatasaray kit designed by me in 1998. Nearly 10 years after Galatasaray wore their first orange kit.
Germany and Turkey National Team Kit designs. Designed in 1998.
In 2000, I went to Nike Town in London and presented these designs to the store Manager. He took copy of these designs and sent to HQ but nothing happened afterwards. Arsenal kits looks good and Middlesborough star Juninho is lifting the World Cup trophy. Coincidentally, Brazil won the World Cup in 2002.
