Karamustafa studied graphic design at the Fine Arts Academy Istanbul. Completed MA and PhD studies in Mimar Sinan University and became an associate professor. Teaches at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul since 1989. 1997: initiated Grafist, an educationally based international graphic design event in Istanbul. 1967–79: worked in publishing companies and advertising agencies. 1979–1999: worked freelance. 2000: founded Karamustafa Design Ltd with his daughter Ayse Karamustafa, active in social and cultural design. Solo shows on his works have been organized at: Bibliothèque Pablo Neruda, Grenoble, 1988; DDD Gallery, Osaka, 2002; GGG Gallery, Tokyo, 2003; Design Museum, Nagoya, 2003. Awarded Special Prize at the Asia Graphic Poster Triennial, Seoul, 2000 and Honorary Diploma at Plovdiv International Posters Exhibition, 2000. He lectures, leads workshops, and is a jury member for international design competitions all over the world. He was vice president of Icograda, 1995–1999.