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I have been active in jewelry design since 2017. My background in architecture from art school helped shape my artistic vision and understanding of form, structure, and detail.
Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I have been active in jewelry design since 2017. My background in architecture from art school helped shape my artistic vision and understanding of form, structure, and detail. I work independently and collaborate with jewelry brands, gallery owners, and private clients on custom designs and creative concepts. Over the years, participating in international design competitions and winning awards has become one of the most valuable experiences in my career.
How did you become a designer?
I became a designer because jewelry has always been part of my life. My father has worked in the jewelry industry for more than 50 years, and when I was a child, I spent a lot of time in his workshop learning about craftsmanship and design. That early connection created a deep passion in me. At the age of 17, after finishing school, I decided to seriously pursue jewelry design and follow my imagination and creativity professionally.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
My priorities in design are originality, emotional meaning, and technical precision. I usually begin with deep thinking and simple sketches on paper before moving into 3D modeling software. My style is conceptual and futuristic, often inspired by the human mind, emotions, and ideas beyond ordinary perspectives. I always try to create designs that feel unique and meaningful rather than only decorative.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Designing gives me a very emotional feeling, as if I am giving life to an idea. The most exciting part for me is when a concept slowly transforms into a real form. I especially enjoy the moment when imagination becomes something visible and wearable, because it feels like creating something alive.
What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
My family background and artistic environment had a strong influence on me, especially growing up around my father’s jewelry workshop. At the same time, my ability to think deeply, imagine freely, and observe emotions has shaped my identity as a designer. I believe patience, perseverance, and curiosity are just as important as technical skill in becoming successful as a designer.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
My growth path is focused on turning my conceptual designs into real jewelry pieces and presenting them internationally. In the future, I would like to participate in major global exhibitions and eventually build my own recognized design identity and collection. My dream project is to create jewelry pieces that combine art, emotion, and futuristic concepts in a completely original way.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
My advice to designers at the beginning of their career is to stay patient, keep learning, and never be afraid of being different. Do not focus only on trends or commercial success; instead, try to develop your own identity and way of thinking. Originality and perseverance are what make a designer memorable.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
I think designers and artists should always stay curious and continue exploring new ideas. One of the biggest mistakes is being afraid of experimentation. Growth happens when you challenge yourself creatively and emotionally. I also believe that technical skill is important, but imagination and deep thinking are what truly give value to a design.
What is your day to day look like?
My daily life is usually centered around thinking, researching, sketching, and 3D modeling. I spend a lot of time developing concepts in my mind before turning them into designs. I also communicate online with clients and brands. Most of my creative ideas come to me late at night, when everything is quiet and my mind feels more focused.
How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
I am aware of design trends, but I do not let them control my work. I prefer creating designs that come from my own imagination and emotions rather than following temporary trends. For me, originality and meaning are more important than creating something only because it is fashionable.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
For me, a good design is something that combines originality, emotion, and strong technical execution. A well-designed piece should leave a lasting feeling and communicate an idea beyond its appearance. I think the biggest mistake in design is creating something beautiful without meaning or identity.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
I decide a design is ready when I feel the concept, emotion, and form are completely connected together. Of course, I believe every design can always be improved, but there comes a moment when the piece already expresses exactly what I wanted to say.
What is your biggest design work?
One of my most important design works is the jewelry piece I created based on the connection between artificial intelligence and human brain neurons. I spent a long time researching the relationship between technology, thought, and human emotion in order to transform such an invisible and complex concept into wearable art.
What makes this project special to me is that it reflects the way I think as a designer. I am always searching for ideas beyond ordinary perspectives, and this design allowed me to combine futuristic concepts with emotional depth and technical precision.
Who is your favourite designer?
I greatly admire Lucia Silvestri, the jewelry designer of Bvlgari. I admire her ability to combine bold creativity, color, emotion, and elegance in a very distinctive way. Her designs have a strong identity and artistic character, which I find very inspiring as a jewelry designer.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
My lifestyle is very connected to thinking, imagination, and quiet observation. I spend a lot of time reflecting on ideas, emotions, and concepts that later become part of my designs. I love art, books, architecture, and spaces with atmosphere and character.
Although I deeply love my culture and my country, I believe my designs are not limited by geography. My inspiration comes more from the human mind, emotions, and universal ideas than from a specific place. Music and silence both play an important role in my creative process because they help me enter a deeper state of concentration and imagination.
Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I work independently because I like to have complete creative freedom over my ideas and artistic vision. My work philosophy is based on originality, emotional meaning, and attention to detail. I believe good design should not only be visually beautiful, but should also communicate a deeper message.
When collaborating with others, I value honesty, creativity, mutual respect, and open-minded thinking. I believe the strongest creative partnerships are built on trust and shared passion for creating something meaningful.
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
I believe designers contribute to society by changing the way people feel, think, and connect with the world around them. Even though jewelry is often seen as decorative, I try to create pieces that carry emotion, meaning, and storytelling.
I also believe sharing experiences, inspiring younger designers, and encouraging originality are important ways of giving back to the creative community.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
Participating in the A’ Design Award has been a very valuable and motivating experience for me. Design competitions encourage designers to challenge themselves creatively and present their ideas on an international stage.
One of the biggest benefits of these competitions is gaining confidence, visibility, and connection with the global design community. Being recognized in such an environment motivates me to continue developing my artistic identity and pushing my creativity even further.