Kirkor Sahakoğlu was born in Istanbul and graduated from the State Academy of Fine Arts with a degree in Advertising Graphics, following his education at Getronagan High School. He went on to complete a master’s degree at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan and participated in workshops at Domus Academy.
Beginning his career in 1985, Sahakoğlu worked as an art director and creative director at several of Turkey’s leading advertising agencies before establishing his own firm. Over the years, he has contributed to the branding and identity development of numerous companies and products, earning multiple Crystal Apple awards for his creative achievements.
Since 2010, he has been working as a freelance creative consultant, collaborating with agencies and institutions while also teaching at Marmara University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Graphic Arts. In addition to his academic work, he regularly gives seminars and leads workshops at various universities across Turkey.