Deniz Kürşad

Deniz Kürşad is an Associate Professor and current Head of Department in the Department of Graphic Design at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University's Faculty of Fine Arts, where she has served since 2010. Promoted from Research Assistant (2010-2017) to Assistant Professor (2017-2021) and finally Associate Professor in 2021, she also holds multiple leadership roles including Faculty Management Board Member and Ethics Committee Member.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Competence in Art, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Graphics (2016)
• MA in Postgraduate Studies, Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Graphics (2008)
• Bachelor's Degree, Mersin University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Graphics (2003)

Kürşad's research spans Graphic Design, Art and Design, Accessibility, and Branding with focus on visual identity systems and interdisciplinary applications. Her work bridges architectural visualization, typography in public spaces, and universal design principles, emphasizing practical implementation in educational and professional contexts.

Analysis of her 14 recent publications (2014-2024) reveals consistent focus on three-dimensional visual communication, accessibility in branding, and environmental graphic design. Her work demonstrates strong integration of theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in public space branding, responsive web design, and cross-disciplinary design methodologies.

She has secured significant research funding including the 2022-2024 project 'Symbolization of Çanakkale's Historical and Cultural Values for Application on Textile Surfaces' as Principal Investigator, alongside editorial roles for the International Journal of Troy Art and Design since 2020. Her academic supervision extends through curriculum development in courses like Packaging Design and Web Design.

Kürşad maintains active artistic engagement through international exhibitions including the 9th Çanakkale Biennial and interdisciplinary projects addressing cultural heritage and social issues like violence against women, demonstrating the practical application of her theoretical research.