Onur Yılmaz

Onur Yılmaz is a Researcher at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Industrial Product Design within the Faculty of Architecture. He holds a PhD in Industrial Product Design (2021) and has been a Research Assistant since 2020. His roles include membership in the Faculty Board of Directors (2023–present) and participation in academic commissions.

Education:

• PhD: Istanbul Technical University, Industrial Product Design (2021)
• Master's: Sabanci University, Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design (2017–2019)
• Bachelor's: Istanbul Technical University, Industrial Design (2012–2016)

Research focuses on design education methodologies, specifically design studio pedagogy, peer critique dynamics, and student evaluation frameworks. His work explores the roles of support staff in design education and emotional impacts of assessment processes. Recent studies address compassionate critique models and participatory urban place-making.

Publications highlight themes like design studio assessment mechanisms and collaborative learning environments. His work has been featured in journals such as International Journal of Technology and Design Education and Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education.

Honors include winning the ITU 250th Year Logo Competition (2023). He actively contributes to academic conferences and interdisciplinary research initiatives.