Speaker

Merve Nur Sökmen

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She graduated from the Department of Industrial Design at METU. Early in her career, she worked as an industrial designer at Koleksiyon Mobilya and Vestel. While at Layer Design in London, she developed product designs for international brands. Her work has been recognized with prestigious international awards, such as iF Design and Good Design.

She founded DesignUplift, a platform that brings together designers from across the globe. Through CoHub, she develops collaborations focused on interdisciplinary production processes. She continues her design practice on an international scale.

April 29, 2026

Zorlu Sky Lounge, Istanbul

Announcing the next session of Bir Tasarım Problemi, featuring an exceptional lineup of speakers.

Join us as renowned designers and architects share innovative solutions and transformative design approaches.

Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring event.