Interviewe mat Sena Jinen

My career was launched as an Interior Designer.After 4 years, of course, I graduated from Bahcesehir University Faculty of Architecture, majoring in Interior Architecture & Environmental Design. While completing my degree I worked both in design offices & construction sites.In order to have a broader perspective, I studied on other design fields like furniture design, sustainable design & exhibit design. Then decided to further my education by following my passion for yachts & completed my masters in yacht design, at Politecnico the Milano. I worked as a yacht designer in Milan for a while and had a chance to get involved spectacular yacht design projects.I decided to pause my career in order to get some experience onboard. Joined to Maritime Faculty, and about to take my Yacht Captain license. I will get onboard for some real-life experience this summer!

When I am connected to something I immediately see a visual or series of images that are tied to a feeling, emotion or a memory, they are all connected to the design. This is one of the reasons why I wanted to do something visual.

Probably, we should evaluate things on the basis of emotions and experiences. How it interacts with the user? The greatness of a product should be determined by service.

A Summer House, for myself! I have this idea for a while. I have a crystal clear vision of how I want it to be, so just waiting for the right time.

Every design appeals to human. And I believe understanding human behavior and conception should be the first step to create something worthy.

It would probably be: worry about every small issue that the user might face, like- how to solve the crew will operate? How to make user on-board happier? How can we make this experience more pleasing? How can we make this process easier?

I was raised by three incredibly strong women, who worked hard to support me. I couldn't be happier that I grew up around such inspiring women.

I want to work with companies and individuals that are socially conscious and who are not jumping on the bandwagon but who have led the charge and change. And create together.

We should stop designing for ourselves or design to prove our worth for other designers. I would be great if we become more human-centered than self-centered.

Analyse, examine and research!

I am mostly influenced by the user. They are able to look from a totally different perspective than any other designers. So it helps me to usher what I should do, work-wise.

The first thing that pops into my head is: 'Think Like A Freak' by Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. And Human Dimension & Interior Space. I always keep it on my desk!

I believe every design are tied to designer's experiences, feelings and their perception about life. That's why I feel like I need to change, upgrade and improve continuously. If I am bored of my own product then everybody else will.

Seeking to solve daily problems with empathy.

I believe it was an exhibition stand dedicated to a company for their newly released product.

The best time of the day for me is in the morning, after having a coffee…

Thinking about the user, all the time.

Level of meaningful interaction with its user/owner.

From other designer works to furniture stores, a mix of colors or textures, learning about other industries, traveling to foreign countries, having a conversation with foreigners about their day-to-day lifestyle and patterns and so on…My own peers is also a source of inspiration. Even just listening to them, sharing ideas hearing their perspectives on those ideas is a big source of inspiration for me. Shoutout to my dearest friends from my masters class, you know who you are! Recently one of my closest friends recommended me a podcast called ‘Art Café’ that I become addicted shortly after. It is a live talk show in which some of the top artists from around the world to chat candidly about their experiences in the industry.

To pick someone who does not sit down to work just to get paid and get it off their shoulder as soon as possible. Wanting to finish any design in a hurry without any enthusiasm is a trap that we set for ourselves- In my opinion, it will eventually lead to an unhappy environment.

Design starts with the owner and understanding their needs. The first step is always to examine and analyze and research. After determining the frame, everything else will come smoothly in order…

I am also a young designer! I am afraid I don’t have any pearl of wisdom to share… All I can say to my peers is not to be afraid to fail and not to allow anyone to marginalize your dream or idea.Your vision is your vision - it wasn’t given to them. If you have something you want to do, if someone tells you 'no, you can’t do that; it hasn’t been done' or 'you can’t do that because you’re too young, you’re a woman or you’re this ethnicity so you won’t work in this business', ignore them. For me, it just means that I won’t work with them, that’s all. But please don’t get me wrong: If an engineer tells you that this is not feasible, you shouldn’t ignore. Listen to what they say religiously!

To be human-centered.

Over time, I have learned to focus on the things I want to focus on in the time frame that I set. Everyone who knows me knows that I have my black notebook with me all the time to make a list of some of the key tasks I work. Every morning I look back at the list to prioritize my duties and make sure to focus on those tasks on that day.

I will do my best & just put it out, that simple...

There are some concept projects that I designed by myself. But in real life, it is usually a team-work which makes the process even more exciting.

Currently, there are two on-going projects that I am working on. One of them is a concept yacht that I am very excited about and the other one is a residential project for a young couple.

You can find my contact information on my website, also any of my social media accounts.

I believe not…Thank you for having me!