INTERIOR ARCHITECT AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
Interior Architecture | Interior Design | Landscape Design | Product Design | Jewelry Design | 3D Modeling
Graduated from the faculty of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University / Turkey. Award-winning Interior Architect.
Specialised in interior architecture, also have experience in product & jewelry design and arts. Founder of Ayse Teke Design Studio.
European Product Design Award Platinum Prize Winner.
European Product Design Award Bronze Winner.
A' Design Award Golden Winner.
A' Design Award Winner.
Architizer A+Award Popular Choice Winner.
Ayse Teke Design Studio, Istanbul, Founder
Ayse Teke Design Studio is a contemporary interior architecture practice based in Istanbul. Specialised in interior architecture, also have experience in product & jewelry design and arts.
STUDIO-34, Istanbul, Co-Founder, Principal Designer
Studio-34 has a reputation for interdisciplinary work across the fields of interior architecture & design, product and jewelry design. The firm has conceived and executed high-end residential, retail and commercial projects from across the Europe.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Management
Responsible for overall management of the studio. Represent the interests, concerns and problems of the studio and ensure issues are addressed and resolved expeditiously. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the studio relating to all staff, business and financial operations.
•Projects
Producing space plans, furniture plans, elevations, conceptual and finished design presentation documentation. Selecting interior finishes, furniture and equipment. Provide solutions to design problems and generate design alternatives. Review drawings, mock ups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors. Responsible for maintaining positive client relationships with all projects assigned to the studio. Attend client meetings, lead and participate in brand strategy, review conceptual development and provide leadership, inspiration and motivation to the design team to ensure the highest quality design documentation is produced and client satisfaction is achieved. Manage projects assigned to the studio by focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment and project documentation. Client development - build clients trust and loyalty in Studio-34 and develop additional business.
•Business Development/Marketing
Market and develop new business on a consistent basis. Place a strong emphasis on marketing for Studio-34 in an effort to win new projects and increase Studio-34’s visibility in the Europe and the Middle East region. Ensure prompt and timely response to all proposal requests. Ensure business development reporting, lead generation, fee development, project marketing and proposal writing. Proactively position and network Studio-34.
•Financial
Monitor budgets and profitability targets for the studio. Oversee billing and fee management operations in the office and ensure all financial activities are consistent with Studio-34 policies and procedures. Responsible for accounts receivable accountability, discretionary expense budget management, expense report approvals, held time monitoring, productivity projections and review.
•Leadership
Practice leadership skills by motivating employees to enable them to reach their individual potential. Maintain a positive team environment by creating programs to boost morale. Provide staff members with an “open door policy” to allow individuals to feel free to communicate. Build staff capabilities through programs that improve individual technical/design skills and develop improved management and communication. Lead Professional Development Planning program annually and ensure employee goals are monitored throughout the year. Provide a creative, innovative and nurturing environment through the studio by developing an effective coaching/mentoring program. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
•Staff Development
Work closely with the staff with regards to hiring, probation performance evaluations, developmental reviews, employee work performance, learning, professional development, bonus review, appointment input and evaluation.
VESTEL DURABLE GOODS MARKETING CO., Istanbul, TR, Visual Merchandiser
Founded in 1984 and acquired by Zorlu Group in 1994, Vestel is today a global group of companies comprising a total of 28 companies, of which 18 are located abroad. Vestel offers consumers a wide product range, which includes consumer electronics, major household appliances, digital and mobile products, small home appliances and LED lighting products in domestic and export market.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Partner with creative directors and design teams to develop design concepts, gather information, discuss alternatives, gain approval and review design specifications that raise the bar and introduce Vestel Durable Goods to customers globally in new and meaningful ways.
•Regularly update existing and create new in store signage and marketing materials, including execution of retail test concepts, POS and display, merchandising, fixtures, packaging, brand, and seasonal marketing campaigns.
•Be able to clearly communicate design vision through visuals (storyboards/mood boards, drawing/sketching, ideation, typography, photography, color, materials, and textures) while understanding the context, insight, and design realities at retail.
•Develop visual style guides for in-store communication, signage, materials, packaging, etc. for Vestel Durable Goods across a variety of first- and third-party retail touchpoints.
•Participate in projects from initial concept design, to final production, and documentation.
•Obsess over the customer experience; utilize best practices for in-store experiences and leverage data, insights, and
research to ensure work resonates with customers and enhances their experience
•Grow team knowledge of best practices and trends in physical retail environments.
•Work cross-functionally with online/offline, brand strategy to ensure Vestel’s Durable Goods presence is consistent across
all customer touchpoints.
•Work with channel marketing managers, vendor partners, agencies, and retail teams to prototype and test new
experiences.
•Collaborate with the Vestel design community at large to share insights and best practices.
Bilkent University, Ankara, TR, BArch, Interior Architecture & Environmental Design
The curriculum is organized around studios which prepare the novice designer to deal progressively with larger and more complex interiors and greater technical detail. The studios enable students to synthesize knowledge from parallel courses in history, art, technology, drawing and principles of design. The first two years are intended to develop an understanding of different concepts of design in form, material, space, composition, and introduce the fundamentals of total interior space planning and design. The third and fourth years provide the opportunity to specialize in different interest areas such as: computers, new materials and technologies, humanities, social sciences, safety, special needs of the handicapped, and elderly etc. Digital Media (Computers) is also integrated into different levels of education.
The curriculum combines the arts with technical and scientific studies in order to give students a well-rounded education. As the department is cognizant of modern trends in interior architecture and the implications of new technologies, it aims at providing a balanced education between the artistic, technological and humane aspects of the profession.
European Product Design Award Bronze Prize, 3rd Place
Wishbone, is a conceptual, separable silver ring representing a contemporary expression of “Breaking the Wishbone Tradition”. The ring is designed with a 925-carat silver ring plated with gold. The laser stuck ring can be separated by breaking the tiny joint without leaving any marks on. Give this Wishbone ring to someone as a gesture of hope and well wishes. Make a wish and pull the pieces apart. Not only is it seen as a personal or romantic gesture, the Wishbone ring also symbolizes luck so it can be given as gifts on birthdays, anniversaries and also can be used as wedding rings.
A’ Design Award, Award
As its name suggests, this ring design was inspired by nature's most amazing and unusual phenomenon eclipse which is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. The ring is behaving much like the passing moon as it blocks some of the beams behind it.
A’ Design Runner-Up, Honorable Mention
The popular expression 'my lucky break' derives from the tradition of breaking the wishbone. Once an ancient Roman tradition, a wish is granted to the person with the largest piece. Give this silver wishbone ring to a friend or a lover as a gesture of hope and well wishes. Make a wish and pull the silver pieces apart.
Architizer A+Award Popular Choice Winner, 1st Place
Waves bench which is designed for performing arts venue Zorlu Center PSM’s stairs in Istanbul, gives fluidity to outdoor stairs. Made of cross sections that are fabricated each one separate from the other. Waves was created as a street furniture with the idea of user protection against seating on a cold and dirty ground. Waves bench is named after the geometric shape of the basic module, which is thus transformed from a visual motif into a functional form. This design proposal for a contemporary city bench seeks to understand the concept of a stairs furniture as a holistic design problem. The wavy outline of the bench starts to interact with the outline of the stairs becoming a part of it. The relationship between the elements is strong and smooth.
A’ Design Runner-Up, Honorable Mention
The Dervish ring takes inspiration from the Sufi Saints and their attire. While whirling, Dervish's arms are open: his right arm is directed to the sky, ready to receive God's beneficence; his left hand, upon which his eyes are fastened, is turned toward the earth. The semazen conveys God's spiritual gift to those who are witnessing the Sema. Revolving from right to left around the heart, the semazen embraces all humanity with love. The human being has been created with love in order to love.
European Product Design Award Platinum Prize, 1st Place
Waves bench which is designed for performing arts venue
Zorlu Center PSM’s stairs in Istanbul, gives fluidity to outdoor
stairs. Made of cross sections that are fabricated each one
separate from the other. They are then assembled together for
people to sit individually or collectively. Waves was
constructed from steel, retified wood and wheels. Coming in 11
different movable modules are all harmonic to each other.
Waves defines the space in a smooth way becoming urban
furniture that people interact with. It is intended to be used by
everyone and meant to be a meeting and resting spot for all
A’ Design Golden Award, 1st Place
Waves was created as a street furniture with the idea of user protection against seating on a cold and dirty ground. Waves bench is named after the geometric shape of the basic module, which is thus transformed from a visual motif into a functional form. This design proposal for a contemporary city bench seeks to understand the concept of a stairs furniture as a holistic design problem. The wavy outline of the bench starts to interact with the outline of the stairs becoming a part of it. The relationship between the elements is strong and smooth.
A’ Design Award, Award
As its name suggests, this lamp design was inspired by nature's most amazing and unusual phenomenon eclipse which is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.
A’ Design Runner-Up, Honorable Mention
As its name suggests, this lamp design was inspired by Stingrays which are fascinating creatures, as they float and fly through the oceans they appear almost bird-like in their motions.
