Designer Individual Profile

Hi! I’m Aybüke. I’m third year student of Industrial Design at Middle East Technical University. I like to do exercise, it feels good to push my body’s capacity. I’ve started doing pilates lately. I am also on the board of directors of the METU design society, so outside of school I usually spend my time working for the society.

Music has always been my biggest hobby. I love singing so I enjoy discovering new songs and hearing my voice in them. I usually like to sing jazz. That’s why listening and singing Amy Winehouse and Alicia Keys gives me incredible pleasure.

In my spare time, I can say that watching and following the movies and series that my friends recommend or award-winning, chatting about them and doing character analysis are among my favorite activities. Excluding the ones on the general best series list, Fleabag is the series that impressed me the most. I can say that it was a series that I liked even more after Andrew Scott entered. I also have a habit of not being able to stop reading the books after watching TV series or movies inspired by these books. Because I’m too impatient to wait for the new seasons to come out. That’s why I read Bridgerton and Shadow and Bone.
Since I was little, I have been very interested in the appearance and function of objects. After I realized this, I started to use this feature of mine more in the department. Nowadays, my interest has focused on high fashion collections and fashion shows. After watching the fashion shows of the brands, I read the comments of the professionals about these collection. That’s why I can say that the assignment I enjoyed doing the most was sunglasses. It was an assignment where I could use my fashion design knowledge and creativity more freely.

I hope we meet as soon as possible!
Feel free to reach out via WhatsApp at +90 553 416 7658, email at durmazaybuke@gmail.com, or on Instagram aybukedrmz_.

Hi! I’m Yağmur, my name means “rain” in Turkish,I like to think it reflects my personality:) I’m currently in my third year of Industrial Design at Middle East Technical University. I love keeping active, which is why I’ve thrown myself into capoeira recently. I started just last semester, but I’ve already earned my first belt, and I’m hooked on the acrobatics and gymnastics side of it. Plus, capoeira’s unique musical instruments are a whole other world that really fascinates me.

Music has always been part of my life. I play the accordion—it’s a bit of a family tradition, so it’s something I cherish. Am I a pro? Definitely not, but I enjoy learning. This summer, I added a new instrument to my collection and started guitar (on a beginner level, let’s be real).

In my downtime, you’ll probably find me binge-watching movies or series. Bojack Horseman is my all-time favorite. I can’t sit still for long, which is why I love crocheting or sketching while enjoying a movie. Mixed media really grabs my attention—it’s such a fun way to combine physical textures with digital elements and make something that feels unique.

As a designer, I’m all about exploring new fields and blending them together. Last semester, I created a light unit inspired by nature using biomimicry, and it was such a fun challenge to merge creativity with nature. I love working with my hands and getting a feel for the materials—though I appreciate the digital world, there’s something special about the tactile side of design that I just can’t let go of.

I can’t wait to meet you! Feel free to reach out via WhatsApp at +90 537 741 3054, email at yagmurcotuk02@gmail.com, or on Instagram yagmurcotuk.

Hi, I am Zeynep Eylül Karadağ, a third-year student at METU, Ankara. I prefer to use “Eylül”. 

I participate mainly in two university clubs. This year I am on the management board of METU Design Society. In society, I love organizing events, talks, and parties. I am practicing Capoeira too. I joined the Capoeira club last year; it was one of the best decisions ever. I have gained my first belt and I am excited to continue. Apart from the clubs in METU, I have started to learn to play the cello. I have heard that the cello is the instrument closest to the human voice. It has a beautiful sound, I hope I will be able to play it well someday without sounding like I am torturing the instrument.

Lately, my favorite film is The Banshees of Inisherin. To talk about series I have a lot that I recommend and love: The Boys, Fleabag, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Bear are my favorites.  When it comes to music I listen to classical music when I am studying but lately, I have been listening to Olivia Rodrigo non-stop.

One of the projects I enjoyed was designing a personal sunglass. We were pairs and we made a geometrical analysis of our partner’s face. It was really fun and I never thought one could think of designing many types of sunglasses! 

You can reach me via e-mail, at zeylulkaradag@gmail.com or connect with me on Instagram, karadageylull 

I’m looking forward to meeting with you!