Curriculum Vitae

Educational Background

  • Master’s Degree (2014-2019): Marmara University, Institute of Fine Arts, Textile (GPA: 4.00/4.00)
    Thesis Topic: "Textile as a Layer in the Housing Environment Seating Components " 2019
    Thesis Advisors: Prof. Günay Atalayer, Assoc. Prof. Tonguç Tokol

  • Bachelor’s Degree (2011-2017): Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture(GPA: 3.43/4.00) (Double Major Program)

  • Bachelor’s Degree (2010-2014): Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Textile – Weaving Major(GPA: 3.88/4.00)

  • High School (2006-2010): Cağaloğlu Anatolian Vocational High School for Fashion Design, Department of Clothing Production Technology

Professional Experience


  • Concept Product Development (Jan 2025  ) : Chakra Mağazacılık Tic.A.Ş. |  Product Management Departmen

-To make international fair participants, customer and store visits.

  • R&D Design Specialist (April 2021 - December 2024): Okyanus Ev Dekorasyon Tex. San. ve Tic. A.Ş. | R&D and Design Department

-To create new designs from hangtag to packaging using softwares, transferring to production, evaluating the outcomes.
-To prepare technical data sheets for products.
-To prepare digital presentations using Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesing and PowerPoint softwares.
-To identify the main themes and trends of new collections.
-To prepare theme and trend boards for collections.
-To do new yarn, fabric, construction, product development, finishing research and studies for main collections.
-To prepare digital presentations for main collections.
-To take part in system setup projects.
-To create for our brand and corporate identity studies.
-To make and report domestic and international fair participations, customer and store visits.


  • Design Specialist (January 2019 - April 2021): Sabancı Holding, Yünsa Yünlü San. ve Tic. A.Ş. | R&D Center, Product Development Department 

-To make Fabric analysis in terms of yarn, weave and construction.
-Writing handlooms and blankets, transferring to production, evaluating the outcomes.
-To prepare technical data sheets.
-To create new designs using Penelope software.
-To prepare digital presentations using Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesing and PowerPoint softwares.
-To identify the main themes and trends of new collections.
-To prepare presentations by making new pre-collection customer analysis.
-To provide design support in collection studies.
-To prepare theme and trend boards for collections.
-To do new yarn, construction, product development, finishing research and studies for main collections.
-To transform the collections in digital.
-To prepare digital presentations for main collections and customer based collections.
-To take part in dijital transformation projects.
-To provide design support in corporate identity studies.
-To provide design support to PR studies.
-To make and report domestic and international fair participations, customer and store visits.



University Intern (June 2012 – September 2016): Internships completed in various textile manufacturers, furniture companies, interior architecture offices, and construction sites:

      • Koleksiyon Furniture Industry Inc. – Project Design Department, Office Internship
      • Areş Architecture – Construction Site Internship
      • Delta Furniture Decoration Industry and Trade Inc. – Factory Internship
      • Yataş Bedding and Quilt Industry and Trade Inc. – R&D and Design Department, Office Internship
      • Aydınlı Group Product Management Department, Pierre Cardin Design Division – Apparel Internship
      • Altınyıldız Textile and Garment Factories Inc. – Weaving Internship
      • Zorluteks Textile Trade and Industry Inc. – Printing Internship


  • High School Intern (September 2009 – June 2010):

    • Altınyıldız Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon Makineleri A.Ş.– Planning Department Internship

Projects


  • Research Team Member (2021 - Present): In collaboration with Ayvalık District Governorship, Ayvalık Association for the Support of Art and Education, Ayvalık Municipality, Ayvalık Public Education Center, Ayvalık District National Education Directorate, Aydın University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Fashion and Textile Design, Mersin University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Textile and Fashion Design, Tarsus University Vocational School of Textile, Clothing, Footwear, and Leather Department, the “Crete (Island) Weaving / Mother-of-Pearl Blanket” Project.


  • TPM Project - Team Member (2020): Yünsa Yünlü Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. “Digital Marketplace” TPM Project.



  • Research, Design, and Pre-production Team Member (January - June 2018): Sarıpınar Companies Group, Sandal Bezi / Sandal Bedesteni, “Reproducing History” - Experimental Weaving Project.



  • Organization Application and Reporting Management (July 2018 - October 2018): Denizli Buldan Municipality, “Hoşgör’ü Weaving Festival” Project.



  • Knitting and Pattern Analyst (May 1 - May 30, 2013): In collaboration with Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (Excavation Head Prof. Dr. Gülgün Köroğlu) and Marmara University (Prof. Günay Atalayer, Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akalın), “Textile Analysis of Sinop Balatlar Church Excavation” Project.

Academic Experience


  • Design Consultant (2024, 2022, 2021):
    Istanbul Bilgi University, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Textile and Fashion Design Undergraduate Program

    • Provided design consultancy for preparation processes of fabric design competitions.

  • Contracted Lecturer (2015-2016):
    Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Textile Department, Weaving Major

    • Taught "Weaving Studio I-II-III-IV" courses.

  • Workshop Assistant (October 19-21, 2016):
    Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, International Art and Design Congress

    • Assisted in the "Migration"-Themed Weaving Workshop.

  • Workshop Assistant (March 8, 2015):
    ÇYDD Adana Branch

    • Assisted in the batik workshop titled "Mimosa Season in Adana."

  • Workshop Assistant (October 20-25, 2014):
    Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, International Art and Design Congress

    • Assisted in the weaving workshop themed "Legends of Izmir."

Seminars


Guest Speaker (September 12, 2024): Texhibition Istanbul Fabric, Yarn, and Textile Accessories Fair, Panel on “Training the Textile Designers of the Future: Inclusive Education and Development with Artificial Intelligence.”


Guest Speaker (June 1, 2022): Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Applied Sciences, Textile and Fashion Design Bachelor's Program, Seminar on “Creation Process in Weaving.”


Guest Speaker (May 2, 2021): Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Applied Sciences, Textile and Fashion Design Bachelor's Program, Online Seminar on “Creation Process in Weaving with Büşra Balota: Designer Seminar for ITHIB Fabric Design Competition.”


Guest Speaker (October 9, 2017): Istanbul Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, “Career Days.”

Awards

    • 2021: DENİB 1st Home & Bathroom Textile Design Competition – Professional Category (Ödel Buldan), 2nd Place in the Jury Evaluation
    • 2016: Kornit Digital Printing Design Competition (Kornit), 2nd Prize
    • 2015: İTHİB 10th Fabric Design Competition (TETAŞ, Espe Group Ömürteks), Finalist
    • 2015: UTİB 5th Turkey Home Textile Design Competition (Elvin Textile), Curtain Category, 2nd Prize
    • 2014: ATHİB 3rd Woven Fabric Design Competition (Alfateks Textile), 3rd Prize
    • 2014: İHİB 8th Carpet Design Competition, 1st Prize
    • 2014: GAİB 5th Carpet Pattern Design Competition (Yasin Kaplan Carpet), 5th Prize
    • 2014: UTİB 4th Turkey Home Textile Design Competition (Elvin Textile), Bedding Category, TETSİAD Special Award
    • 2013: UTİB 3rd Turkey Home Textile Design Competition:
      • Curtain Category (Elvin Textile), 1st Prize
      • Upholstery Category (Güleser Textile), 3rd Prize
    • 2008: Istanbul Governorship Painting Competition, 2nd Prize
    • 2007: Istanbul Governorship Painting Competition, 1st Prize