Gülname Turan

Prof. Dr. Gülname Turan is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Industrial Product Design. Her research focuses on industrial design theory, design philosophy with emphases on pragmatism, aesthetics, and ethics, as well as the historical, cultural and social contexts of design.

Research Interests: Industrial design methodologies, design history, product-service systems, and strategic design approaches. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Turkish design contexts.

Awards:

• 10th National Landscape Architecture Awards (2018)
• Design Turkey Good Design Award (2016)