About Us
For AYO Publications, a book is more than a page, it is an encounter,
a journey of discovery, and a gateway to imagination
AYO Publications is a publishing house rooted in digital art and technology. Our founding structure, LastRender Art Studio, was established in Ankara in 2009 as a digital agency and, in the same year, was awarded Gold Winner at the International Davey Awards for a web application it designed and developed. To date, the studio has collaborated with numerous national and international organizations, delivering work in corporate identity, software consultancy, 3D modeling, animation, and visual effects.
Since 2013, the team has been developing visual effects and procedural tools for TV series and films, providing Visual Effects services for international productions, multi-award-winning short animated films, and well-known series. LastRender Art Studio has also been a member of AIVA – the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts since 2010 and has served as a jury member in international digital media competitions.
With this creative and technological expertise carried into the field of publishing, AYO Publications was founded in 2019. With a primary focus on children’s literature, AYO Publications aims to bring high-quality works from both Turkey and different parts of the world to Turkish readers, while also introducing outstanding books by Turkish authors to an international audience. We approach books not merely as texts, but as holistic creations shaped by visual storytelling, design, and innovative narrative forms.
By bringing technological knowledge together with publishing, AYO Publications seeks to produce books enriched with innovative technologies in the coming years and to introduce new reading experiences to the publishing world. For AYO Publications, a book is more than a page, it is an encounter, a journey of discovery, and a gateway to imagination. We look forward to sharing the same story with everyone who loves reading, questioning, and keeping their imagination alive.