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Dilara Özden

Dilara Özden

Senior Illustrator
Born in Istanbul in 1993, Dilara is a graphic designer and illustrator based in London. After studying graphic design at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Mimar Sinan University, she has worked for several design studios and companies in both Tokyo and Istanbul. Her works are based mostly on creating colorful, futuristic worlds with compelling stories. Dilara has contributed to titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher Franchise with CD Projekt Red. Currently, she holds the position of Senior Illustrator at Ghost Story Games.

Talks & sessions

Designing In-Game Posters with Intention

A 90-minute concept art exercise focused on creative thinking and immersion. Using basic drawing skills in Procreate on iPad, you’ll explore how to design compelling in-game ads by thinking through the narrative logic behind items, interactables, and posters—perfect for sharpening worldbuilding instincts.

A few iPads will be ready for you. If you have your own, please bring it to the workshop. You will draw in Procreate.