Hi!
I’m Zeynep Duru Tırman, but I go by Duru. My father chose Zeynep, which means “the ornament of her father” in Persian, while my mother picked Duru, meaning pure, clear, and transparent in Turkish. I’ve always felt that both names suit me well , calm, sincere, and curious.
I’m from Burhaniye, a small town in Balıkesir, located on the Aegean coast of Türkiye. It’s a peaceful seaside town that comes alive in the summer, full of warm people, soft waves, and olive-scented air. Growing up there gave me a deep appreciation for simplicity, authenticity, and nature’s quiet beauty ,values that still shape the way I see the world today
I’m a calm and easygoing person who enjoys slow, cozy moments , reading, listening to music, or spending time at home , but I also love concerts, exhibitions, and social events that bring people together.
I live alone in Ankara, which has helped me become more independent and creative with my space. I love decorating and making my home feel warm and personal, and I enjoy inviting people over for dinner or long conversations, or working together on new projects.
I also have a cat back home with my family. I miss her a lot, and thinking about her always makes me smile. I’ve even been considering adopting another cat here, since I can’t imagine life without one.
Music is a big part of my life. I’m a Tame Impala fan, and their newest songs ‘obselete’ and ‘dracula’ have been on repeat lately. When it comes to movies, I really love watching films , and I watch a lot of them! Choosing a single favorite is hard, but I usually enjoy romantic and drama films the most, though I’m open to every genre if it tells a good story. I also like sports, I played tennis for 6 years professionaly and I still play when ı have free time.
I also love traveling, and one of my favorite recent trips was to Budapest, where I fell in love with.
I’m currently studying Industrial Design at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara. For me, industrial design feels like the perfect balance between creativity and clarity ,a way to bring warmth, meaning, and emotion into everyday life through form and function.
E-mail: ztirman63@gmail.com LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ZeynepDuruTırman]
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