begum kose
Founder & SR. Art Director, creative lead
hello and thanks for stopping by. i'm begüm köse, the creative mind behind gl2u studio — originally from antalya, turkey, i grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mediterranean and pursued my passion for visual storytelling through a bfa in graphic design.
after nearly a decade as an art director in istanbul — collaborating with global brands across healthcare, hospitality, and fashion — i moved to london in 2019 to explore a more independent and human-centered creative path.
gl2u stands for graphic language to you — and that’s how i approach design: as a way to translate ideas into clear, intentional, and expressive visuals that resonate with real people.
when i’m not building brand identities or shaping campaign concepts, you’ll find me painting abstract art on paper. my artistic process blends instinct with structure — much like my design philosophy.
follow my art at @roaarhh on instagram.
follow my art at @roaarhh on instagram.
at gl2u, we believe in crafting design that speaks — with purpose, with clarity, and with soul.
begum@gl2u.co.uk
+44 7742 523264
+44 7742 523264
Exhibitions
2023 – ‘Hope’ Fundraising Exhibition, GLOBART x Trendyol Sanat
2023 – ‘Abstract Art’ Group Show, Brick Lane Gallery, London
2012 – GRAFIST 16, Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul
2012 – Traditional to Digital Wood Print, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta
2011 – GRAFIST 15, Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul