Badel Batu | Generalist Designer and Visual Artist

Badel Batu is a multifaceted generalist designer and visual artist currently based in Berlin, Germany. With a professional background that spans across Istanbul and Berlin, Badel Batu operates at the intersection of visual communication, human-computer interaction, and digital design. Her extensive portfolio showcases a unique ability to balance functional digital products with research-driven artistic projects, serving clients in design consultancies, technology companies, and the independent arts sector. In the realm of product design and UI/UX, Badel Batu has made significant contributions to industry leaders such as sonnen, IBM iX, and Udemy. Her work at these organizations involved designing complex user flows, interfaces for smart energy solutions, and enterprise-grade systems, always prioritizing user-centric accessibility and data-driven improvements. Beyond corporate projects, her practice extends into art direction and branding, where she has developed full visual identities for platforms like the mobility startup Yolda and film programs for Cinemateca de Bogotá. Badel Batu also maintains a rigorous artistic research practice. Holding a Master’s degree in New Media Design, she explores experimental filmmaking, generative AI, and augmented reality. Her project Fluid Fragments utilizes archival footage to create poetic counter-archives, while her work with Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI investigates the boundaries of generative animation and ecological storytelling. By blending traditional techniques like collage with technologies like AR and AI, Badel Batu creates immersive experiences that challenge our perceptions of time and digital archives. Her work has been featured in publications such as AM WATT and exhibited during prestigious events like Berlin Art Week.