Doruk Yıldırım
Co-Founder & Head of Production at Studio Blai- Claim this Profile
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Agent-based Form-Finding, Optimisation, and Collaborative Design | Online
DigitalFUTURES WorldJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Arte Robotica | Paris
DesignMorphineNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
3D Printing and Modeling | Istanbul
StudioXMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Urban Heaven | Gent
MEDS 'Meeting of Design Students'Mar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
ESMOD Fashion Culture Certificate Program | Istanbul
Vakko Esmod IstanbulDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ESMOD Shoe Design Certificate Program | Istanbul
Vakko Esmod IstanbulFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ESMOD Styling and Story Creation Program | Istanbul
Vakko Esmod IstanbulOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Education on creating concept and collection in fashion design | Florence
Accademia d’arte FirenzeSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Ground Zero | Tara
MEDS 'Meeting of Design Students'Aug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
AA Visiting School Mittelmeerland 6 | Izmir
Architectural AssociationFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Studio Blai
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Türkiye
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Head of Production
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Oct 2021 - Present
As the Co-founder and Head of Manufacturing and Innovation at Studio Blai, my mission is to create sustainable and eco-friendly solutions using innovative techniques and technologies. I am responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process of Blai Panels, which are made entirely from post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastic such as plastic bags and bottle caps. Additionally, I am in charge of developing and implementing new machinery and tools to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in our production process. At Studio Blai, we believe in pushing the boundaries of sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment. Show less
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Istanbul Bilgi University
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Türkiye
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Course Director | Design for Advanced Robotic Fabrication
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Mar 2023 - Present
In this elective seminar, undergrad students learn about robotic fabrication from basic to advanced techniques. They start by drawing with a robot pen tool, move on to 3D printing clay, and finish with multiplanar workflow and incremental sheet forming. Robot tools, developed specifically for the class, are continuously iterated to expose students not only to robot usage but also to designing fabrication tools. The mentor-student teaching style facilitates learning in the following areas:• Learn how to design for fabrication through Rhino and Grasshopper• Designing for fabrication through Rhino and Grasshopper• Understanding robotic fabrication principles and systems• Gaining hands-on experience with large-scale 3d printing and incremental sheet forming (ISF)• Designing fabrication tools. Show less
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Course Director | Robotic Fabrication in Ecological Structures
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Oct 2022 - Present
The design research focuses on designing and creating sustainable structures through 3d printing clay on a large scale with an industrial robotic arm. Teaching subjects include;- Designing for additive manufacturing through Rhino and Grasshopper.- Digital Fabrication: Robotic Fabrication, 3D printers, Extrusion technologies- Digital tools: 3D modeling, parametric modeling, digital simulation, production of g-code.- Design research: empirical and scientific methodology in the development and testing of distributive designs.- Documenting prototypes and processes with professional setup and lighting. Show less
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Adjunct Instructor | Computation-Based Basic Design Studio
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Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
Computation-Based Basic Design Studio was developed and initiated by Şebnem Yalınay Çinici and Onur Yüce Gün and has been conducted since 2009 by a group of theme-expert professionals and young academicians. The purpose of the studio is to develop a new-generation design education by integrating 1:1 scale construction experience through an understanding of materials and computational design+manufacturing technologies.
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Adjunct Instructor - Design Geometry & Computing
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
Computational design theories, technologies, and tools lie as the core subjects of the Design Computing course. The goal is to encourage students in approaching design problems with an analytical attitude. It introduces coding, optimization, and simulation as methods supporting design studies. Grasshopper is taught as the main software, supported by various rendering engines and plug-ins.
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The Back Lab
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Türkiye
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Design Services
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Co-Founder & Computational Designer
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2021
Bits & Atoms Creative Knowledge Lab is a multidisciplinary advanced design + fabrication studio. In The Back Lab, we envision tackling the issues of today with the emerging technologies of tomorrow. We are pairing emergent technologies with design research to develop products, design solutions and architectural services that are data-driven, sustainable and innovative. We have a wide array of expertise in robotic and digital fabrication, computational design, material innovation and interaction. Show less
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Backstreet Academy
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Singapore
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architect
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
N.E.S.T is a successful design proposal for a mountain-dwelling and the first prototype of a series of wooden dwellings to be built in the Himalayas. The structure was constructed during a three-week intensive workshop in Kathmandu, commissioned by Backstreet Academy. Our design process included a six-month research seminar at IAAC. A team of 19, including myself, worked on the project, and my contributions included: • Building the structure and overseeing the assembly • Working on the insulation, which involved combining Gore-tex and wool • Utilizing cutting-edge technology such as Grasshopper and Galapagos to optimize the structure Show less
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MEDS 'Meeting of Design Students'
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Ireland
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Organizer and National Representer
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
I have been involved in the organization of the annual MEDS workshop and coordinated the Turkish team to organise a workshop in the Cappadox festival in collaboration with Positif+. I have been involved in the organization of the annual MEDS workshop and coordinated the Turkish team to organise a workshop in the Cappadox festival in collaboration with Positif+.
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Organizer
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
I have assisted the organization and preparation of the international competition for a school designed for Bali. I have assisted the organization and preparation of the international competition for a school designed for Bali.
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Alessio Patalocco
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Terni Area, Italy
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Architectural Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
As a student architect, I was given the responsibility of creating and leading an architectural competition and the design of a small scale shading unit for a customer. In my time with Allessio Patalocco, I have created parametric models, visualizations and drawings. As a student architect, I was given the responsibility of creating and leading an architectural competition and the design of a small scale shading unit for a customer. In my time with Allessio Patalocco, I have created parametric models, visualizations and drawings.
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Tek Ağaç İnşaat
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Ankara, Turkey
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Architectural Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
I have worked on a construction site for a 10.000m² building complex where I inspected the concrete construction, and created documents and drawings for construction. I have worked on a construction site for a 10.000m² building complex where I inspected the concrete construction, and created documents and drawings for construction.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
Master in Advanced Architecture II, MAA -
2018 - 2018
Brenderup Højskole
Sustainability Studies -
2012 - 2017
İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
Bachelor's of Architecture
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