DERYA BULUÇ

Dr. DERYA BULUÇ currently serves as a Lecturer at the Textile, Clothing, Shoes and Leather Department within the Vocational School of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Her academic work focuses on innovative garment solutions for early childhood development and the intersection of cultural heritage with modern textile design.

• Education:
  • Licence in Ready-made Clothing Teaching (Gazi University, 2002)
  • Master's in Clothing Industry and Clothing Arts Education (Gazi University, 2007)
  • Proficiency in Arts in Textile and Fashion Design (Haliç University, 2015)

Her research bridges functional apparel for infants with psychomotor development needs and investigates traditional Turkish textile practices through the lens of contemporary fashion design. The analysis of her publications reveals expertise in:

• Ergonomic infant clothing
• Medical textile applications
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Developmental garment engineering
• Market-oriented design processes
• Sustainable textile practices