Pelin ÖzbalcıJun 273 minDrifting away from being a “recent graduate” to the unknown.This week marks the second anniversary of my graduation from college. And I had a pretty solid title until now: "recent graduate". This...
Pelin ÖzbalcıFeb 56 minAn Introvert's Guide to NetworkingHave you ever seen posts that claim networking is easy and you just have to go to events and put yourself forward? And if you're even a...
Pelin ÖzbalcıDec 28, 20227 min6 Things I learned from Benjamin Hubert's LAYER MonographBenjamin Hubert is an industrial designer whose work has had a significant impact on the world of design. With his studio, LAYER, Hubert...
Pelin ÖzbalcıDec 21, 20226 minHow to render *anything*? Rebooting the mindsetLet's start with some disclaimers: this is NOT a masterclass - just some personal take from an industrial designer who thinks this might...
Pelin ÖzbalcıDec 7, 20228 minHow to "create" frequently without burning out? (with Deniz Aktay)Have you ever felt like you're constantly lacking behind, not enough to compete with all those designers you see on social media? I'm...
Pelin ÖzbalcıNov 29, 202211 minI read all of Anson Cheung's posts so you don't have to berate yourself for lagging behind! - Part 1If you're a designer who uses LinkedIn actively, you should know Anson Cheung. He started his career with an internship at NASA (yes, NASA!)
Pelin ÖzbalcıNov 16, 20225 minWhat have I done after I graduated to improve myself?I sometimes receive messages from industrial design students and recent graduates asking for advice on how to improve their skills after...
Pelin ÖzbalcıNov 7, 20227 min...and that's what I learned!If there's one thing I learned from school that really stuck with me, that's the quote "Don't fall in love with your design." I couldn't...
Pelin ÖzbalcıOct 16, 20225 minFirst Hand Experience FestivalToday was the first time I made a public appearance and spoke about my experience with design so far, at Medipol University’s First Hand...