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Designer Profile

Designer of the Day Interview

18 questions

ı have been running my company since 2010 and had lots of great experiences about architecture and interior design

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?

ı have been running my company since 2010 and had lots of great experiences about architecture and interior design

How did you become a designer?

when i was a child i just wanted to be an architect and i did iti

i am so much in love with my job and addicted by love

i am always interested in design since i was 10 and were doing drawings when i was achild

What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?

1. firstly the architecture of the plans are so much important as much as my customers charecters

2. secondly materials are so much important parallel with the budget

3. every design should have a function and a reason to design

Which emotions do you feel when designing?

i am so much in love with designing and so i am so much satisfied by my job. ı need a loud music nad need to be alone while designing my project

if i got stuck in any time i need to reset mey self and get a small trip out of my city

What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?

i love travelling so much , i want to explore the world , i want to learn the culters , see new places and all of them contributes my skills

What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?

i want to design lots of residental projects for all over the world. i want to design some hollywood artist houses who i admire such as johhny depp, brad pitt, george cooloney and also singers taylor swift , jennifer lopez and some mor

i am so curious about their design tastes and i know one day it will happen

What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?

they should be more curious about evrything and they should travel so mush as much as they can , explore every signle m2 of the world , meet new people

and also be curios about the materilas and technology of course

You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?

just travel so much

dont cheat be uniqe and inspire from every beauty

What is your day to day look like?

i start my day with a cup of coffee every moorning and then answer my emails and after lunch i start controlling my projects o site

mostly at night i do my design because i should be alone and need silence

How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?

i read the arcticles, visit the fairs

but mostly i inspire form my trips so world influence s me

How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?

every design should have a reasonable function this is the most important item for me

How do you decide if your design is ready?

when i see my cleients smiley and appreciate face i make my self happy

What is your biggest design work?

i am currently running lots of residental projects at the same time . they are mostly villa and residence projects

and all of my projects are special for me

Who is your favourite designer?

zaha hadid

she is a hero for me

Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?

i am in love with my city İstanbul where i live in . and music is my must have item while i am designing

good designs make people life easier in every part, even function and happiness

Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?

i am a control freak person so it is not so much easy for me to work with partnes

i want evrything on time and should be perfect so i control evrtyhing so much

budget is the hardest challenge of my professşon beacuse low budgets are a restrictin my ideas so the budgest shoul be reasonable

What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?

i make my customers happy , giving them a peace in their places which makes me happy too

What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?

i was so much honored and will see the benefits i hope

Design Interview

Monochrome Luxury Villa · 20 questions

İ always get inspired of my customers İ need to know every single details about people who will live in that project

What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

İ always get inspired of my customers

İ need to know every single details about people who will live in that project

What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

My first aim was to be uniqe in design , i wanted to surprise people with the design and see the smile of happiness to have this house

What are your future plans for this award winning design?

İ want more awards , i want to design lots of projects all over the world

How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

İt took 1 month to design this project

Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

My customer told me that they hate fabric curtains and need something different except fabric

And i then decided the wood sliding curtain system

Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

No its going to be custom made for my customer but i sometimes see other projecets getting inspired of them

What made you design this particular type of work?

My customers

I always say and explain that people who will use what i design, are my most inspiration

Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

Sometimes i can get influenced of other projects or designs

Who is the target customer for his design?

Who loves to live in a uniqe, simple, chiq design house

What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

As i told before the wood sliding curtaian system is the most different part of this design

How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

İ used the smilar tones and materials fir the design thats why i called it monochrome

Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

there are lots of tools we use ,everything we need to design

What is the most unique aspect of your design?

ın my opinion covering the walls and sliding wooden curtains

Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

yes ı got help from technical people for rendering and design

What is the role of technology in this particular design?

ıt is a smart house so you can control everything form a commander and mobile phones

Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

ıt doesnt infleunced by a spesific research , it came from hearth

What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

there wasnt any challenges in the project because the architectural plans were so reasonable and were enough for our designs

How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

you saw my project in a magazine and after that your advice i decided to submit my design

What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

every project of mine teaches me new things and aspects

every project owner is different characters and teaches us alot

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

i want to thank all the jury members and appreciate

Design Legend Interview

50 questions

since i was a child my only passion was being an architect and I was graduated from one of the leading university, İstanbul Technical University S Architecture faculty at 1999 and also had a masters degree at the same…

Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

since i was a child my only passion was being an architect and I was graduated from one of the leading university, İstanbul Technical University S Architecture faculty at 1999 and also had a masters degree at the same faculty at 2002

What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?

my big brother is an architect so i lived in architecture and designs since i was a child and admired of being an architect . from my childhood my only passion was being an architect and designing and i did it

Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?

being an architect was my only passion and only aim so i did it and i am so much in love with my job

What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?

i mostly design luxury homes and residental projects but within these projects i designed lots of brand office projects too

What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?

young designers firstly convinced themselves that being an architect or designer is a job that they should be in love with . to be a good designer they should be very curious about everything , they should travel all over the world to be inspired and the most important thing is they shoul be very concantrated and hard working

What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?

to be uniqe is the most important item i think. you can be inspired by anything but every single item they design should be both functional and chiq

a great designer will lead the sector with its designs

What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?

a good design should have some properties; being uniq, being functional, being decorative and being entragrated with modern technology

What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

a good design will easy your lives in several ways; gives peace whan you arrived the place, being functional when you use, gives what you need to survive your lives

What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?

ı would design public places which affects lots of people such as libriaries, cultural building, art museums

What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?

i want to design boutique uniq hotel projects all over the world and i want to design libriares all over the world

What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?

i think my secret is listening my customers so carefully and understand what they need deeply

i make surveys before i start my design and make sure that i will do my best

Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?

frank lloyd wright and zaha hadid who i admired so much

What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?

my residental projects are liked by lots of people because i am uniq and i design both functional and chiq places

i am using naturel materials and pastel tones which feels peace to people

What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?

the project which won the award is one og my best project , especially the sling wooden curtains attracted people

How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?

they should work so much, search new technology and materials , they should be a good listeners and use their technical knowladge

If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?

most probably i would be a plastic surgent which i can use my design and techniq knowladge

How do you define design, what is design for you?

they are plain, chiq, functional , well soluted for the needs of customers and they are entagreted with modern technology

Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?

i am my own supporter

because i am so much in love with my job i work so much and never give up

What helped you to become a great designer?

again my self , i achieved everything i had my own

What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?

there are lots of designers in my country and all over the world. i founded a method called touching which made me be a speacial designer and made the diffence in architecture platform

How do you think designers should present their work?

they should present their work so plain and understandable which will convince their customers to approve their work

What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?

i am continuing designing residental projects but you will see my designs all over the world in the future i think

What's your ultimate goal as a designer?

being one of the legend designer all over the world

What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?

people works with designed to have their dream places

they want every details to be perfect designed but also functional design

they want to feel happy in their places but also they want all they needs to be gathered

How does design help create a better society?

good designs make peoples lives easier that is the most important item designers should think

What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?

i am currently designing luxury residental projects and i am so excited for all of them

Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?

when bedget is not limited, i can dsign whatever i want so bugdet free projects are my favorite

What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?

mor technology used materials and products will be seen mostly in the future which is a must have situaiton

Where do you think the design field is headed next?

i think technologcy will be leading every design and designer so i am excited

How long does it take you to finalize a design project?

mostly between 4 to 6 weeks i design my each project and finalize them

When you have a new design project, where do you start?

i start with making survey with my customers whom will use the places . what they dream what they expect what the need is the most important items for me

What is your life motto as a designer?

less is more and be uniq

Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?

it depends, sometimes the design and sometimes the trends set designs but mostly universal designs sets the trends

What is the role of technology when you design?

and it will be the leader and we have to use it for making the designs more useable

What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?

i do my design with paper and pencils first

then techical projects are done by the crews

What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

for the best ambience, all the colors and materials sould be in the same game

their combination make the place peacefully

What do you wish people to ask about your design?

mostly they i ask me about my ispiration bu i always give the same answer , my customers are my inspiration

When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?

i congratulate the designer and be happy if the design is uniq in all ways

Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

while designing i should be alone bu through out all the design co design is so much important to be perfect

Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?

what i find out from their comments are they feels my finished designs so peacefully

Which books you read had the most effect on your design?

i love travelling so much and i think my trips effects me more than books

technical books makes me learn about techniqal details but my trips had the most effects

How did you develop your skills as a master designer?

i worked so much, i never give up and i always know that there are still much to learn

Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?

space and infinity

they are complex and hard to understand but i am so much curious

How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?

no its not hard its fun to be famous and gives caourage to me

What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

My favorite colour is black

my favorite city is istanbul and my favorite place is bosphorous

my favorite food is pasta

my favorite season is spring

my favorite thing is my mobile phone

and my favorite brand in architecture is nowadays moroso

Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?

i really dont know a funny thing i think i accept alll things so seriously

What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?

the passion and the love to my job is the first motivation and secondly my customers respect to me as a master designer

When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?

yess because it was my only thing to be a designer

What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

i only guess technology will lead everything but it has lots of choices and getting bigger everyday so its hard to guess

Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?

please keep supporting me, your are my inspiration and my power

Designer Interview

40 questions

İ am an architect born for it. After high school i only choosed architecturefaculties for college exams İ do my job with passion

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

İ am an architect born for it. After high school i only choosed architecturefaculties for college exams

İ do my job with passion

Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

My company designs and builts luxury residental and office projects

And i am one of the trendsetters of touching method in my country

What is "design" for you?

Passion , touching peoples lives , giving them their dream places is something so much appreciating

What kinds of works do you like designing most?

Residental projects which means peoples lives as a castle of them

The most important places

What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

All projects of mine are my favorite because all of the are custam made

What was the first thing you designed for a company?

Residental villa project, it was for a family with 2 children and approximetly 250 m2 dublex project

What is your favorite material / platform / technology?

Natural materials such as glass, marble and wood

But wood material is my favorite and indispensible

When do you feel the most creative?

When i am on my own and listening so much loudly music

I dont talk with people while i am designing, whan i feel my self stuck i get my dog and go for a walk and reset my brain

If i am stucked so much, i need to go a short trip out of my city

By the way i meed fresh brain

Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?

Customer needs feats with my knowladge and taste

Of course the id of the project is so much important too but first my customers needs

What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?

Freedom

Passion

Love

Excitement

Sometimes stuck sometimes free

What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?

Happiness and excitement

İ dont know howmany project ı have finished but every single time i feel like its my first delivery and feel excited so much

What makes a design successful?

İt should be uniq and custom made

İt should be functional and also chiq

İt should be rarely find and also makes people smile whan people see

When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?

İ want to understand the the reason it designed

I want to find the answer that if i feel good or bad , if i get excited whan its built

From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?

We have lots of reponsibiliteis to care of

What you design should be entegrated with the enviroment

How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?

Technology ofcourse

Sustanibility and protection of enviroment is so much important too

When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?

At my college , and i want to hold them all over the world

Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?

From my customers

How they live, what they like everything about them

And all that informationsfeat with my taste and knowladge

How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?

All of them are both functional and uniqe

Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?

İstanbul, Turkiye

My country is so beautiful and everything in my country inspires me alot

How do you work with companies?

İn a proper plan and timing

İ always make brain storm with the companies i work

What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?

References are so important

İf the company understands what you need and wantand also if they are showing importance about timing hire them

Can you talk a little about your design process?

First a survey with my customers

Secondly i have to be with my owm to design ang think deeply and then the techniqul details

What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?

Wall coverings, lighting elements, fabrics, materials, functionalty

Can you describe a day in your life?

İ start my day with my dog first and then 10 am i start my day with meetings , responding my emailsand then after lunch i start controlling my projects on sites

Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?

Love your job

Launch for new technology, new materials

And travel alot

From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?

Sometimes budgets makes problems for customers but on the other way evrtyhing is perfect

What is your "golden rule" in design?

To be uniqe , functional and chiq

What skills are most important for a designer?

They ahould be hardworking and curious about everything

Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?

My color palettes, my material catologes are always on my table

Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?

İ do my work in a very principal calender so i have no struggles

How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?

İt depends what it is

What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?

How can you design so much different areas at the same tine

What was your most important job experience?

İ am still learning and every project is a new experience

Who are some of your clients?

Mostly company owners, Professionals CEO , CEE

What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?

When i design the walls i am so excited

What are your future plans? What is next for you?

Continue doing my job all over the world

Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?

Sometimes as a team sometimes just me

Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?

I have lots of residental projects both designing and constructing all over Turkıye

How can people contact you?

By Email and whatsapp

emel@m-l.com.tr

905332050073

Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?

Do what you love

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