I’m an interior designer and project manager with a deep love for creating spaces that are not only functional but also beautiful and inspiring. I enjoy every step of the design process, from collaborating with woodworkers and vendors to bringing my clients' visions to life through detailed drawings and stunning 3D renderings. Whether it's a cozy home or a lively commercial space, I approach each project with care and creativity, making sure every detail is just right. Sustainability is close to my heart, and I’m proud to incorporate eco-friendly practices into my work, holding a LEED accreditation. Fluent in English, Turkish, and Spanish, I bring a global, open-minded perspective to every project I take on. I find joy in working closely with my clients, helping them create spaces that feel uniquely their own.
Vonsaal Design Build, Napa, CA, US, Interior Designer & Project Manager
Create renderings and permit drawings using Enscape, Sketchup and
AutoCAD, managing client communication and timely deliverables for
five commercial projects, including a doctor's office, two coffee houses,
a bakery, and two residential projects.
Produce shop drawings for custom FFE, collaborate with woodworkers,
negotiate with vendors for materials, and train assistants in product
sourcing
Adventurous Architect, Interior Designer & Project Manager
Develop renderings and permit drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
Manage client communication and deliverables.
Ensured Construction timelines stayed to schedule.
Worked closely with clients to ensure their vision was realized in the best way possible.
Home Quality Remodeling, Concord, CA, US, 3D Designer
Initially a full-time position then transferred into a freelance position.
Led an interior remodel with over 2500 sq.ft. and 1M budget.
Initiated Villa site analysis and concept and assembled architecture
plans via AutoCAD and Photoshop.
Designed and reviewed mood boards, site plans, 3D renders, and
design scenarios for over 20 projects. Consulted with clients to review
requirements for schematics of the interior design.
Pivotal Retail Group,, Dublin, CA, US, Retail Store Planner
Executed projects for Ross, placing Amazon lockers in 438 stores
nationwide with functional circulative pathways to store departments.
Promoted the development of the planning department using
architectural and design knowledge.
Developed CAD drawings with installation plans and layouts, submitted
for approval, and made adjustments as needed.
Lola Rugs, Berkeley, CA, US, Designer
Designed custom handmade silk rugs based on client requests and
coordinated with weavers and manufacturers to ensure accurate colors,
designs, and patterns.
The Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, US, Masters, Master of Arts in Interior Architecture & Design
Academy of Art University, CIDA accredited, San Francisco (2024)
ACCOR Group Sofitel Hotel’s Design Competition Finalist, Nomination
The Accor Design Competition is an annual international challenge for architecture and design students, launched in 2016. It invites participants to envision the future of luxury hospitality through innovative design concepts. In 2023, the competition celebrated Sofitel’s 60th anniversary, with the theme focused on reimagining the next generation of luxury hospitality. Students were tasked with creating a Sofitel lobby design concept that emphasized art, sustainability, culture, and the essence of French luxury. The competition highlights the importance of immersive, contemporary, and conscious design in enhancing the guest journey.
