1-Hello Havle, first of all, can you tell us about yourself? What were your reasons for choosing the Department of Interior Architecture and has there been a change in your views during this period of continuing your education?
Hello, Havle ACAR from Istanbul Gelişim University, Department of Interior Architecture. The Department of Interior Architecture was in second place among the professions that I had dreamed of since my childhood. I graduated many times with the dream of "Dentistry", but I could not win due to some wrong decisions. When I chose the Department of Interior Architecture, I did not think that I would love it so much and that I could adapt to the department so quickly. Constantly designing something, drawing, and adding innovation to my own living space when necessary, connect me to this profession more. When I start this profession, it will be my priority to design people's living spaces in a comfortable, aesthetic, and safe way.
2-We started the 2022-2023 Spring Term with the distance education process due to the earthquake disaster. How did the distance education process affect you and your studies?
The earthquake disaster that we experienced has been the event that has affected me deeply until today. Even though I watched all these events from afar, I was deeply affected by the sudden change in the lives of the people there, the destruction of the order they had established, and the succession of a lot of pain. I am aware of how difficult the education process is for my friends there. Of course, it is out of the question to complain about the distance education we see comfortably at home, but I try to keep up as much as I can, although distance education has disadvantages such as working irregularly and being away from the school environment compared to face-to-face education.
3-Project courses are challenging and progressing with intense criticism, and you continue them during the distance education process. What do you think were the positive and negative aspects?
I do not think that there is a positive side to continuing applied courses with distance education. The fact that the project lessons are not face-to-face makes it difficult for our teacher to explain the designs he wants to draw and the changes to the plan in the criticisms we receive.
4-Is there an interior designer/architect whose designs you draw inspiration from during your work? Can you briefly tell us the reasons?
During my work, I get the most inspiration from Mimar Sinan and Zaha Hadid. The structures they both build are extremely eye-catching, and the fact that they have built durable projects in addition to these are the features that I am most impressed with.
5-In which direction do you plan to draw your career plan after your undergraduate life, and what are your goals?
In addition to my undergraduate education, I am doing projects on the Internet with a company abroad in line with my department. It makes me very happy to both study and gets into business life. Before my school life ends, I want to study interior design abroad again. After my undergraduate life is over, I want to continue my business life in a company working on good and beautiful projects. My priority in this profession will be to design spaces where people can live safety.
Thank you very much Havle for this pleasant interview, I wish you continued success in the new academic year.
Res. Asst. Eliz MUTLU
