Hakan Gürsu

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.


Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

77

Total Awards

8

Years Active

28

Categories

2,339

Total Score

Medal Distribution
Award Level Count
Platinum 4
Gold 14
Silver 25
Bronze 17
Iron 17
First Award: May 24, 2011
Latest Award: April 14, 2018
Award Density: 9.6 awards per year
Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories
Category Awards Domain Focus Level
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
Industrial
66
85.7%
Architectural
1
1.3%
Product
1
1.3%
Communication
7
9.1%
Service
2
2.6%
Category Diversity
28

Unique Categories

Focus Index
612

Specialization Level

Primary Domain
Industrial

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution
Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones
Career Start:
May 2011
Latest Achievement:
April 2018
Active Period:
8 years
Total Awards:
77 recognitions
Dominant Domain:
Industrial
66+ awards
Primary Category:
Furniture Design
11+ awards
Achievement Rate

9.6

Awards per Year

2.3

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase
Maestro Level
40%
Platinum Awards
4
5.2%
Gold Awards
14
18.2%
Silver Awards
25
32.5%
Bronze Awards
17
22.1%
Iron Awards
17
22.1%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs
Year Design Category Recognition Client

77

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

28

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence


Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing
#711

Global Rank

93.5%

Percentile

Top 6.5%
National Standing in Turkey
#16

National Rank

270

Total Designers

Top 5.9%
Average Score
581
Above Average
Peers Ahead
17
Competitors
Peers Behind
428
Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains
Industrial 66 awards (85.7%)
Architectural 1 awards (1.3%)
Product 1 awards (1.3%)
Communication 7 awards (9.1%)
Service 2 awards (2.6%)
Mastered Categories
  • Furniture Design 11
Advanced Proficiency
  • Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design 8
  • Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design 5
  • Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design 5
  • Art and Stationery Supplies Design 5
Developing Expertise
  • Yacht and Marine Vessels Design 4
  • Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design 4
  • Lighting Products and Fixtures Design 3
  • Home Appliances Design 3
  • Social Design 3
  • Street Furniture Design 3
  • Packaging Design 2
  • Digital and Electronic Device Design 2
  • Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design 2
  • Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design 2
  • Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design 2
  • Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design 2
28
Category Diversity

Unique design categories

5
Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

9.6
Achievement Rate

Awards per active year


Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History
Total Achievements
0

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence
0

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year
0

0

Professional Journey

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio
Total Clients
0

Organizations served

Repeat Clients
0

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects
0

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position
93.5th Percentile
Z-Score: 0.86

2,339

Hakan Gürsu Score
Above Average

804

Population Mean
Average Score

400

Population Median
Middle Score
Performance Distribution
Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)
4 designers (0%)
Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)
23 designers (0.2%)
Elite (6,400+ points)
81 designers (0.7%)
Virtuoso (3,200+ points)
301 designers (2.8%)
Maestro (1,600+ points)
998 designers (9.1%)
▼ You
Advanced (800+ points)
1700 designers (15.6%)
Established (400+ points)
2671 designers (24.5%)
Professional (1+ points)
5146 designers (47.1%)
Relative Position
Top 6.5%

Global ranking position

Performance Level
Above Average

Relative to population mean

Statistical Significance
Normal Range

Based on standard deviation


Strategic Insights

Opportunities and recommendations for continued growth

Core Strengths
Furniture Design

Industrial

Expert Level
11 achievements
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design

Industrial

Advanced Level
8 achievements
Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design

Industrial

Advanced Level
5 achievements
Growth Opportunities
Emerging Expertise
Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
Industrial
4 projects
Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design
Industrial
4 projects
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Industrial
3 projects
Related Opportunities
Office Furniture Design
Industrial
New Domain
Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design
Industrial
New Domain
Heavy Machinery Design
Industrial
New Domain
Expertise Development

Focus on strengthening emerging categories to achieve advanced status

Strategic Priority
Domain Leadership

Build upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership

Strategic Priority


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8

Years of Excellence

77

Design Awards

28

Design Categories

#711

Global Ranking


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