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"Yel is actually a special name derived from the combination of the names of our co-founders, Yalçın and Elif. This name symbolizes the strong bond between us and the new journey we have embarked on together."
our mission
Our mission is to design handmade products that nourish your soul and add value to your life. Each of our products is meticulously crafted with carefully selected materials and brought to life with a personal touch. Our goal is to provide you with unique and special experiences, enhancing your life.
behind elif and yalcin
About US
Yel Studios is a dynamic design studio based in Istanbul, brought to life in 2021 through the collaborative efforts of two passionate creatives: designer/interior architect Elif Aybüke Turgut and ceramic artist/designer Yalçın Yeşiltepe. Together, we embark on a creative journey that delves into the limitless aesthetic possibilities inherent in the art of ceramics.
Driven by our shared passion for art and design, our studio focuses on the pursuit of simplicity and inspiration through refined craftsmanship. Specializing in a diverse range of industrial design projects, including limited edition series, we are dedicated to embodying innovative design concepts in our creations. As creators, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic artistry and exploring new avenues in design.
We weave narratives of creativity, innovation, and passion through our unique and captivating designs. Join us on our journey as we continue to push the boundaries of ceramic artistry and redefine the possibilities of design.
Elif AYBÜKE TURGUT
She graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture with honors in 2018. She also studied at the Ceramics and Glass Arts Undergraduate Department for one year. Immediately after completing her interior architecture education, she worked at architecture firms in New York, where she lived for a long time.
Her passion for the material led him to become interested in ceramics. Her goals include creating products that reduce waste and are produced under the philosophy of sustainability. She started master at Bilgi University to further her expertise in biomaterial design.Recently, She has shifted my focus to local, bio-based, waste-based material exploration and research. She aims to incorporate regenerative practices, natural building techniques, and the principles of the circular economy into her design practice.
'' Her biggest motivation is not to leave a carbon footprint in production, but to leave a good mark on the world.''
YALÇIN YEŞİLTEPE
He completed his undergraduate education at Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics and Glass, in 2020, in addition to completing a minor program in Interior Architecture. His studies within the Bauhaus tradition and his practical applications involving craftsmen and technology have influenced his design approach.
In addition to his product designs, his limited edition works focus on creating multiple narratives through ceramic materials, and expanding the boundaries of the material through space, form, texture, and depth. Sometimes consciously, sometimes with an experimental attitude, the contrasts he applies complement each other within the series, while at other times they are expressed through independent, minimalist pieces.
Exhibitions
2023 — Mamut Limited, Yapı Kredi Bomontiada [Yalçın]
Istanbul,TR
2022 — 1000 Vases, Galerie Joseph, [Yalçın]
Paris, FR
Awards
2020 —Editor's Choice [Elif]
Uni-Bookmark Competition / +bookHub
Girona, ES
Collaborations
2023 — Bloc D - Branding & Communication
Barcelona, Es
2023 — Jack & Jones
İstanbul,TR
2022 — Gorbon
Istanbul, TR
Participation in Yalçın Yeşiltepe's 1000 Vases exhibition based in Paris-Galerie Joseph was sponsored by Gorbon.
Community
2022-2023 — Isola Design District
Milan, IT
Seminars
2022 — Sustainable Materials in Design [Elif]
Marmara University Fine Arts University Department of Interior Architecture. Istanbul,TR [Elif]
2021 — Sustainable Materials [Elif]
Marmara University Fine Arts University Department of Interior Architecture, Istanbul,TR [Elif]
Online Mentions / Press
2024 — Unlimited [Yalçın]
Istanbul, TR
2023 — Dwell Magazine
New York, NY
2022 — Mercado - New Generation Design and Dijital Platform [Yalçın]
Istanbul, TR
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