WhIn a design process, the most difficult question is usually this:Who am I designing this for?For the user?Or because I want to communicate something?Design is often described as a practice of solving problems. But in reality, design is a matter of choice. The moment we decide what to center, the direction of design changes.Listening to the UserUser-centered design has become nearly a norm in recent years. Building empathy, analyzing user experience, gathering feedback—especially in the digital w
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Hatice Özbeyli

Biomimicry, derived from the Greek words ‘bios’ meaning life and ‘mimesis’ meaning imitation, refers to emulating life. It is an approach that mimics nature’s designs and processes to achieve a healthier and more sustainable world creation. The efficient and resilient systems developed by living organisms over millions of years of evolution have inspired architects and been applied in various structures. Biomimicry offers a powerful method for enhancing energy efficiency, preserving ecological b
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In architecture, scale refers to the proportional relationship between the actual dimensions of a building or architectural element and a reference dimension. Technically, this ratio is represented in drawings and models using scales such as 1:100, 1:50, or 1:20, allowing the building’s true size to be represented in reduced form. However, scale is not merely a representational tool; it is also an perceptual and conceptual design component that shapes the relationship between space, the human bo
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Esra Özkafa
TETEKNOFEST The Architecture and Visual Design Competition was first implemented under the TEKNOFEST umbrella in 2025. This competition expands TEKNOFEST’s multidisciplinary structure by focusing on technology and encouraging innovative production in architecture and visual arts, areas with strong aesthetic dimensions.The competition adopts a holistic approach that encompasses not only engineering and technical solutions but also spatial design, visual aesthetics, user experience, and digital art.
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Ahmet Safa Çetin

Introducing a brand is not possible with just a logo or a slogan.Now imagine that the brand can speak, laugh, sometimes cry, and even dance. That is when the mascot comes into play.A Mascot Experiment (Illustration: Şeyma Albayrak)The Birthplace of the Mascot: Identity, Emotion, MemoryEvery mascot is born from the brand’s identity.Hidden within the lines of a character are the brand’s values. Why does a trustworthy bank choose a soft-lined, friendly figure?Or why does an energy drink brand turn
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Şeyma ALBAYRAK

Context in Architecture refers not only to a building’s physical location but also to the comprehensive network of relationships it establishes with its social, cultural, historical and economic environment. Context moves beyond formal design decisions in the architectural process, requiring that a building be understood in interaction with the meaning system of its surroundings, its user profile and its historical layers. Within this framework, architecture is not merely a discipline responding
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Apple Watch is a customizable smartwatch developed by Apple that integrates with the iPhone to deliver notifications to your wrist, tracks health and fitness data such as heart rate, activity levels, and sleep patterns using advanced sensors, simplifies daily tasks through various applications, and offers communication features like making calls and messaging. Essentially, it combines the functions of a traditional watch with modern technology to serve as a multifunctional assistant and health m
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Caner Sefa Koçyiğit

The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is a twin-turboprop business jet manufactured by Italian company Piaggio Aerospace. Unlike other turboprop aircraft, it features a pusher propeller configuration and a three-surface design (canard, main wing, and tail surfaces). This architecture provides the aircraft with high speed and fuel efficiency. The Avanti is used in business and private aviation for its laminar-flow fuselage and quiet cabin structure.Development Purpose and HistoryThe development of the Piaggio
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Arif Zahid Yüksel

A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is a plate on which electronic components are mounted and electrical connections between these components are provided through conductive pathways. PCBs form the fundamental building block of modern electronic devices and play a critical role in transforming a concept or circuit into a functional and reliable product. The design and manufacturing process is a complex procedure involving a series of engineering steps that directly affect the performance, cost, and re
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Ömer Said Aydın

Engineering = Intelligence + Curiosity + Ability to Generate Solutions (Generated by artificial intelligence.)Engineering (Generated by artificial intelligence.)👷♂️ Imagine, Design, Build!Engineering is the art of using science and mathematics to design new things, solve problems, and make life easier. An engineer can build bridges, create robots, or send rockets into space!👨🔧 Where Is Engineering Used?🚀 Space rockets and satellites🏗️ Buildings and bridges🤖 Robots and machines🚗 Cars, ai
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Veli Orhun Seyhan