Istanbul Design Report Published!

The Istanbul Design Report, prepared within the scope of the IDEA4ISTANBUL (Industrial Design Ecosystem Axis for Istanbul) project, of which ITU is a partner, has been published!

In partnership with the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO), Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA), Istanbul Technical University (ITU), and the Industrial Designers’ Society of Turkey (ETMK), the project offers strategic recommendations and analyses to strengthen Istanbul's design ecosystem.

The Istanbul Design Report provides a comprehensive analysis aimed at enhancing the city’s industrial design ecosystem. This report seeks to increase the competitiveness of SMEs in Istanbul and solidify the city's standing on the global design stage.

The report is the outcome of an in-depth research process comprising four phases: desk research, in-depth interviews with opinion leaders, computer-assisted surveys, and detailed interviews with potential users of ISO ETP.

It blends local and international industrial design strategies, presenting up-to-date data, global trends, and a comparative analysis of Istanbul’s design economy. Additionally, it highlights the role of design in the national economy and underscores the strengths of Turkish design, supported by examples.

This report, which highlights Istanbul's potential in the fields of creative industries and industrial design, offers strategic recommendations to further develop the city's design ecosystem and serves as a valuable guide for the business community and opinion leaders.

You can access the Istanbul Design Report on website.