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This is your public profile, to edit it click here or view your hidden cabinet to modify or upload designs.About Sinem Halli : Sinem Hallı is an Istanbul-based designer, researcher, and educator whose work bridges industrial design, sustainability, and brand communication. With a background rooted in design education at Istanbul Technical University and Politecnico di Milano, she has received multiple national and international awards in fields ranging from furniture to packaging. Her research explores sustainability beyond environmental concerns, engaging with cultural, social, and material dimensions—particularly through projects involving glass, food, and toy design. Hallı is also a lecturer and PhD candidate at ITU, and her interdisciplinary approach continues to connect academic inquiry with creative practice, fostering meaningful design narratives across diverse mediums.
STATEMENT OF ART:Design is a cultural act of care.
I see design as a way of shaping not only products, but also values, behaviors, and relationships. My approach is rooted in sustainability—not only environmental, but also social and cultural. I believe that meaningful design preserves as much as it creates.
ORGANIZATION:
Sinem Halli
EDUCATION:
2006–2010, Industrial Product Design, Bachelor’s Degree, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul / Turkey
2008, Industrial Design (Erasmus), Exchange Semester, Politecnico di Milano, Milan / Italy
2010–2012, Brand Communication, Master’s Degree, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul / Turkey
2021–present, Industrial Design, PhD Candidate, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul / Turkey
2021–2025, Child Development, Bachelor’s Degree (Double Major), Istanbul University, Istanbul / Turkey
EXPERIENCE:
Feb 2023 – Present, Adjunct Lecturer, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul / Turkey
Oct 2020 – Present, Adjunct Lecturer, Medipol University, Istanbul / Turkey
Feb 2010 – Present, Freelance Industrial Designer & Design-Oriented Branding Consultant, Various Clients, Istanbul / Turkey
May 2018 – Oct 2020, Art Director, Paşabahçe, Istanbul / Turkey
Feb 2018 – Oct 2020, Brand Communication Specialist, Paşabahçe, Istanbul / Turkey
Mar 2012 – Feb 2018, Industrial Designer, Paşabahçe, Istanbul / Turkey
Oct 2011 – Mar 2012, UX Designer and Researcher, I-AM Istanbul, Istanbul / Turkey
Jun 2011 – Sep 2011, Design Project Manager, Ledin Reklam, Istanbul / Turkey
Feb 2011 – Sep 2011, Industrial Product Design Team Leader, Ledin Reklam, Istanbul / Turkey
Jul 2010 – Feb 2011, Industrial Designer, Ledin Reklam, Istanbul / Turkey
Mar 2010 – Jul 2010, Part-time Product Designer, Ledin Reklam, Istanbul / Turkey
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2014, “Glass is Tomorrow”, İstanbul (Türkiye), St.Etienne (France), Stokholm (Sweden)
2015, “Omnia – Contemporary Crafts & Design Exhibition” - Paşabahçe Mağazaları - Istanbul (Türkiye)
AWARDS:
2025, Award, A Design Award, Italy
2021, Mention, Balıkesir Kent Konseyi, Balıkesir (Türkiye)
2018, “Nominee”, German Design Award, German Design Council, Frankfurt / Germany
2017, “Winner”, iF Design Award, iF International Forum Design, Germany
2017, “Winner”, German Design Award – Special Mention, German Design Council, Frankfurt / Germany
2016, “Winner”, iF Design Award, iF International Forum Design, Germany
2015, “Exhibition”, Design Spirit Istanbul, Design Event, Istanbul / Turkey
2012, “Mention”, ASD (Ambalaj Sanayicileri Derneği)
2012, “Mention”, World Packaging Organization (WPO)
2010, “2nd place”, Eskişehir Governorship / Eskişehir Valiliği, Eskişehir (Türkiye)
2010 , “3rd place”, Mosder Furniture Design Awards, Türkiye
PRESS APPEARANCES:
https://sinemhalli.com/press/
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
2024, Sharing and sustainability: A case study from literature on "eco" and "traditional" villages in Türkiye, Cumulus Beijing 2024 Conference Proceedings
2023, Sustainability factors affecting caregivers’ toy preferences: An evaluation of e-commerce bestsellers in Turkey, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Wiley, DOI: 10.1002/cb.2265
2022, The Role of Caregivers in the Use and Re-use of Toys for a Sustainable Future, Design for All Institute of India – Journal (Vol.17 No.11)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Turkish, Native
English, near native
Italian, intermediate
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Adobe (ps, illustrator) - advanced
Solidworks - advanced
Rhinoceros - intermediate
SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES::
2024, Sharing and sustainability: A case study from literature on "eco" and "traditional" villages in Türkiye, Cumulus Beijing 2024 Conference Proceedings
COLLECTIONS:
2010, Eskişehir Merschaum Museum, Eskisehir/Turkiye
HOBBIES:
Travel
CLIENTELE:
Pladis - food design (chocolate, crakers) 2024-current
Neodeco - decorative objects - 2022-current
Kahve Dünyası - chocolate design - 2023
WEB SITE:
www.sinemhalli.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
https://sinemhalli.com/designs/
REGISTRATION DATE:
2025-04-21 03:29:02
COUNTRY/REGION:
Turkey
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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