Derya Geylani Vuruşan

Professional from Turkey

Derya Geylani is a contemporary glass artist and a lecturer at Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Glass. Her practice involves combining narrative elements with glass as a medium, often addressing environmental and socio-political themes. Through a process that merges conceptual storytelling and material exploration, they create works that aim to engage audiences and encourage awareness. Her approach reflects an ongoing investigation into the relationship between form, content, and context in contemporary glass art.

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Design Achievements

Professional achievements and recognition in design excellence

7

Total Awards

3

Years Active

1

Categories

3,953

Total Score

Medal Distribution
Award Level Count
Platinum 0
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 3
Iron 2
First Award: March 24, 2013
Latest Award: April 18, 2025
Award Density: 2.3 awards per year
Award Distribution

Category Analysis & Specialization

Professional focus areas and expertise distribution

Design Categories
Category Awards Domain Focus Level
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design 7 Communication Virtuoso
Communication
7
100.0%
Category Diversity
1

Unique Categories

Focus Index
10,000

Specialization Level

Primary Domain
Communication

Main Focus Area

Domain Distribution
Category Distribution

Career Progression

Professional journey and achievement timeline

Career Milestones
Career Start:
March 2013
Latest Achievement:
April 2025
Active Period:
3 years
Total Awards:
7 recognitions
Dominant Domain:
Communication
7+ awards
Primary Category:
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
7+ awards
Achievement Rate

2.3

Awards per Year

0

Platinum/Gold per Year

Career Phase
Virtuoso Level
55%
Silver Awards
2
28.6%
Bronze Awards
3
42.9%
Iron Awards
2
28.6%

Notable Achievements

Featured designs and significant recognitions

Featured Designs
Year Design Category Recognition Client
2024 Fountain of Life
This sculptural piece, located at İstanbul Airport's Kaimakk Restaurant, combines traditio... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Silver
2020 Moment Series
The heirloom porcelains that make up the work carry the traces of history to the present, while the ... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Silver Usta Design
2024 Night of Celebration
It is a contemporary glass art piece that seamlessly merges historical and innovative elements. Draw... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Bronze Derya Geylani
2020 Hunger Games
The Hunger Games installation project is inspired by the problems of today's society such a... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Bronze Usta Design
2024 Proof of Rain
This glass art piece combines glass blowing with symbolic representation. It features droplets, shap... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Iron Derya Geylani
2020 Commemorative Hands
Commemorative Hands is a series of contemporary glass sculptures. The works that make up this series... 		Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Iron Usta Design

7

Top Tier Awards

A' Design Award Recognitions

2

Unique Clients

Different Organizations Served

1

Design Categories

Areas of Excellence

Competitive Position

Performance analysis and peer comparison

Global Standing
#269

Global Rank

97.7%

Percentile

Top 2.3%
National Standing in Turkey
#10

National Rank

316

Total Designers

Top 3.2%
Average Score
661
Above Average
Peers Ahead
93
Competitors
Peers Behind
5,024
Following

Design Expertise

Specialization analysis and innovation metrics

Design Domains
Communication 7 awards (100%)
Advanced Proficiency
  • Fine Arts and Art Installation Design 7
1
Category Diversity

Unique design categories

1
Expertise Depth

Advanced & mastered categories

2.3
Achievement Rate

Awards per active year

Achievement Timeline

Professional milestones and recognition history

Recognition History
Year Total Distribution
2020 3
1
1
1
2024 3
1
1
1
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Iron
Total Achievements
6

Career total recognitions

Years of Excellence
2

Active years in design

Most Prolific Year
3

2020

Professional Journey
2020
2024

Design Impact

Client portfolio and sector influence

Client Portfolio
Client Projects Awards Categories
Usta Design 3 S 1 B 1 I 1 1 categories
Derya Geylani 2 B 1 I 1 1 categories
Total Clients
2

Organizations served

Repeat Clients
2

Multiple project clients

Avg. Projects
2.5

Projects per client

Client Industry Distribution
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
2 clients, 5 projects

Performance Benchmarks

Statistical analysis and performance indicators

Statistical Position
97.7th Percentile
Z-Score: 1.9

3,953

Derya Geylani Vuruşan Score
Above Average

725

Population Mean
Average Score

324

Population Median
Middle Score
Performance Distribution
Supreme Elite (25,600+ points)
6 designers (0.1%)
Legendary Elite (12,800+ points)
21 designers (0.2%)
Elite (6,400+ points)
73 designers (0.6%)
Virtuoso (3,200+ points)
318 designers (2.7%)
▼ You
Maestro (1,600+ points)
1022 designers (8.6%)
Advanced (800+ points)
1572 designers (13.2%)
Established (400+ points)
2533 designers (21.2%)
Professional (1+ points)
6397 designers (53.6%)
Relative Position
Top 2.3%

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
Fine Arts and Art Installation Design

Communication

Advanced Level
7 achievements
Growth Opportunities
Emerging Expertise
Related Opportunities
Packaging Design
Communication
New Domain
Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design
Communication
New Domain
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Communication
New Domain
Portfolio Diversification

Consider expanding into new design categories to broaden expertise

Strategic Priority
Domain Leadership

Build upon existing strengths to establish domain leadership

Strategic Priority

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3

Years of Excellence

7

Design Awards

1

Design Categories

#269

Global Ranking

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