About

Diren Yardimli, a seasoned full-time book designer and publishing identity specialist, boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades, marked by the successful design of 15,000+ published book covers, along with the creation of numerous corporate identity projects. Notably recognized with prestigious awards, including accolades from the Gourmand World Cook Book Award, Diren is adept in English and Norwegian, among other Scandinavian languages, and seeks to forge enduring partnerships with clients who value refined, coherent design in the publishing domain.

A proficient user in various design mediums, Diren is well-versed in both print and digital publishing, equipped with a wealth of experience in various formats, and is committed to delivering impeccable results within tight deadlines, catering to the unique needs of publishers, agencies and authors. He is the co-founder and creative director of BookCoverZone and author of a the book, Algorithmic Design.

Diren was born in Oslo in 1978 and has led a multifaceted life marked by residencies in Oslo, Taipei, and Istanbul, experiences that have profoundly shaped his creative journey. In addition to his proficient work as a book designer, he possesses extensive expertise in corporate identity designs. Hailing from a family of publishers and authors, Diren's formative years were deeply intertwined with literary influences. Presently, he is based in Istanbul, drawing from the city's dynamic energy to fuel his artistic pursuits.