Academic from Turkey
Industrial Designer Dr. Hakan Gürsu, has succeeded as an extraordinary illustrator, designer and intellectual internationally. DESIGNNOBIS Design / Innovation firm that he has founded is selected among Turkey’s Top 40 Entrepreneur Firms. He’s been honored in world’s prestigious design competitions by winning over 205 design awards within 14 years and made Turkey rank second in design field. He contributed to several national and international organizations as a speaker on innovation, creative thinking, design and R&D. Ranging from boats, toys and furniture to electrical devices, his environmentally friendly and visionary projects are introducing unusual solutions to common problems. He continues to train design students at METU.
Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence
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Award Level | Count |
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Platinum | 4 |
Gold | 14 |
Silver | 25 |
Bronze | 17 |
Iron | 17 |
Professional focus areas and expertise distribution
Category | Awards | Domain | Focus Level |
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Furniture Design | 11 | Industrial | Elite |
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design | 8 | Industrial | Virtuoso |
Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design | 5 | Industrial | Virtuoso |
Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design | 5 | Industrial | Virtuoso |
Art and Stationery Supplies Design | 5 | Industrial | Virtuoso |
Yacht and Marine Vessels Design | 4 | Industrial | Maestro |
Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design | 4 | Industrial | Maestro |
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design | 3 | Industrial | Maestro |
Street Furniture Design | 3 | Industrial | Maestro |
Home Appliances Design | 3 | Industrial | Maestro |
Social Design | 3 | Communication | Maestro |
Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design | 2 | Industrial | Professional |
Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design | 2 | Industrial | Professional |
Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design | 2 | Industrial | Professional |
Digital and Electronic Device Design | 2 | Industrial | Professional |
Packaging Design | 2 | Communication | Professional |
Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design | 2 | Industrial | Professional |
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design | 1 | Communication | Professional |
Awards, Prize and Competitions Design | 1 | Service | Professional |
Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design | 1 | Product | Professional |
Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design | 1 | Industrial | Professional |
Idea and Conceptual Design | 1 | Communication | Professional |
Building Materials and Construction Components Design | 1 | Industrial | Professional |
Product Engineering and Technical Design | 1 | Industrial | Professional |
Architecture, Building and Structure Design | 1 | Architectural | Professional |
Aerospace and Aircraft Design | 1 | Industrial | Professional |
Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design | 1 | Industrial | Professional |
Design Quality and Innovation | 1 | Service | Professional |
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Industrial
Expert LevelIndustrial
Advanced LevelIndustrial
Advanced LevelFocus on strengthening emerging categories to achieve advanced status
Strategic PriorityBuild upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership
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