2020
Middle East Technical University (METU) has been ranked among the top 15 institutions in Americas and Europe in Red Dot Design Ranking 2020‚ design concept category. The countries and number of institutions in this Ranking are: Canada (1), Denmark(1), France (1), Israel (1), Sweden (2), USA (4), UK (3), Norway (1) and Turkey (1). Dating back to 1955‚ Red Dot design Awards is organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen based in Essen‚ Germany. Red Dot is one of the most well–known and prestigious design award schemes internationally.
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
2019
Middle East Technical University (METU) has been ranked #7 among the top educational institutions in America and Europe in Red Dot Design Ranking 2019. Our department is rated above the globally renowned universities such as Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (UK) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
2018
According to the ranking by the Red Dot Institute in Germany, METU Department of Industrial Design is on the list once again this year. Our department is on 5th place out of 15 universities in “Red Dot Design Ranking 2018: Universities – Americas & Europe”.
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
2017
Middle East Technical University (METU) has been ranked among the top 15 institutions in Americas and Europe in Red Dot Design Ranking 2017‚ design concept category. The countries and number of institutions in this Ranking are: Canada (1), France (1), Israel (1), Sweden (1), Germany (1), USA (5), UK (3), Norway (1) and Turkey (1). Dating back to 1955‚ Red Dot design Awards is organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen based in Essen‚ Germany. Red Dot is one of the most well–known and prestigious design award schemes internationally.
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
2016
Middle East Technical University (METU) has been ranked #5 among the top educational institutions in America and Europe in Red Dot Design Ranking 2016. Our department is rated above the globally renowned design schools such as Royal College of Art (UK).
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
2015
According to the ranking by the Red Dot Institute in Germany, METU Department of Industrial Design is on the list once again this year. Our department is on 5th place out of 15 universities in “Red Dot Design Ranking 2015: Universities – Americas & Europe”.
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
METU ID listed in Domus Magazine`s Guide – “Europe`s Top 100 Architecture and Design Schools 2015”
METU ID was awarded with “The Best Department Award” in IMMIB Industrial Design Contest 2015
2014
According to the ranking by the Red Dot Institute in Germany, METU Department of Industrial Design is on the list once again this year. Our department is on 7th place out of 15 universities in “Red Dot Design Ranking 2014: Universities – Americas & Europe”.
We congratulate all our staff members, students and alumni for this achievement.
For more information [Turkish]: http://www.metu.edu.tr/tr/odtunun-red-dot-design-ranking-2014-basarisi
2013
Middle East Technical University (METU) has been ranked #6 among the top educational institutions in America and Europe in Red Dot Design Ranking 2013. Our department is rated above the globally renowned design schools such as Pratt Institute (USA), Royal College of Art (UK) ve Rhode Island School of Design (USA).
The ranking was made regarding the “Conceptual Design” awards won by the universities within the last 5 years. Institutions from Sweden (1), France (1), USA (5), Turkey (1), Germany (4), UK (2), Brazil (1) and Poland (1) are listed in the ranking. Red Dot Design Awards have been organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany since 1955. It is one of the most prestigious international design award systems. For more information about Red Dot Design Awards, please check http://www.red-dot.sg/participate/ranking13-universities-americas-europe/
Our 2013 graduate Salih Berk İlhan has won the “Best of the Best” award in Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2013 with his brush-dustpan design “Ropo” that he developed during the 2nd grade studio course. For more information about his project please check; http://www.red-dot.sg/zh/online-exhibition/concept/?code=842&y=2013&c=8&a=2
Our 2013 graduate Adem Önalan has won the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2013 with his graduation project “Life Box” developed in collaboration with DesignUm Design Consultancy. For more information about his project please check; http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=904&y=2013&c=2&a=0
METU ID listed in Domus Magazine`s Guide – “Europe`s Top 100 Architecture and Design Schools 2013”
Middle East Technical University Department of Industrial Design is listed in Domus Magazine`s Guide entitled “Europe`s Top 100 Architecture and Design Schools 2013”. The Guide is provided as a supplement to the December issue of Domus Magazine. Among the 100 schools that were selected, covering study areas of Architecture, Product Design, Graphic Design, Architectural History, Theory and Criticism and Interaction Design, two schools were from Turkey. METU took its place among the top 31 Product Design programs in Europe, whilst Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University took its place in the area of Graphic Design. The schools in the Guide were evaluated for their performance in three areas: collaborative networks, strong professors and exceptional student work. The Guide aims to help students find an educational institution that fits well to their needs, either for studying abroad or participating in an exchange program. It lets the reader compare the selected schools with each other, to evaluate for example the curricular focus, pedagogical identity and the type of educational environment that is fostered. The Guide can be downloaded free from the below link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/domus/id556531557?mt=8
2011
Middle East Technical University (METU) has been ranked among the top 15 institutions in Americas and Europe in Red Dot Design Ranking 2011‚ design concept category. The countries and number of institutions in this Ranking are: France (1), Sweden (1), Germany (5), USA (4), UK (2), Norway (1) And Turkey (1). Dating back to 1955‚ Red Dot design Awards is organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen based in Essen‚ Germany. Red Dot is one of the most well–known and prestigious design award schemes internationally.
Mehrafza Mirzazad Barijough, 2009 graduate of METU Department of Industrial Design was given ″Red Dot Award: Design Concept Best of the Best″ with her graduation project named ″emergency transporter unit for amputated body parts″. This educational project which was also supported by Kilit Taşı Tasarım on advisory basis made an important impact on METU′s place in Red Dot Design Ranking. We would like to congratulate Mehrafza once again for her success‚ and thank Kunter Şekercioğlu from Kilit Taşı Tasarım for his support on this project.
About Red Dot Awards: http://en.red-dot.org/
About the project: http://www.coroflot.com/mehrafza/ETU/1#scroll
2021
German Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Medical, Rehabilitation and Health Care, D-Cap, Gold
International Design Awards – USA
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Design for Society / Design for Sustainability, Grocar, Silver
2020
IMMIB Industrial Design Contests
Anıl Ercan, “Spray up”, Plastic Storage Box Category, Mention Prize
Turkey Accessibility Awards
Ataman Özdemir, “Guide-Barrier-Free Access and Living Systems”, Accessible Designs and Products Category, 3rd place
International Design Awards – USA
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Children Products / Infant Products and Gears, Call Vision, Gold
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Children Products/ Safety, Call Vision, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Education / Classroom Design, Edosis Desk & Table Set, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Home Interior Products/ Kitchen Appliances, Dove, Bronze
2019
IDSA Awards
Hale (Turancı) Selek, IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) Young Educator Award
Hacettepe TTM Patent Office ( Invention Awards )
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Oral Injector, Bronze Award
International Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Media and Home Electronics / Robotics, Interact- Assist On-Arm, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Industrial and Life Science Design / Medical/Scientific Machinery, Interact-Assist On-Arm, Bronze Award
2018
Design Turkey
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Eco Barrow, Conceptual Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Owl Bits, Conceptual Design Award
German Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Stationery, Fume, Gold
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Aviation, Maritime and Railway, Alpina D-DSNB, Gold
European Product Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Transportation/Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Eco Barrow, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Office Equipment/Stationery, Fume, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Office Equipment/Workspace organizers, Wraparound, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Sustainable Living/Energy Conservation Equipment, Heat-X, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Toy Design/Wooden Toy, Zero Pixels, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Home Interior Products/Kitchen Accessories/Tabletop, Heat-X, Bronze Award
2017
Good Design Japan 2017
Ataman Özdemir, “Rehber Elevated Ramp”, Good Design Award
Design Turkey 2017
Ataman Özdemir, “Rehber Elevated Ramp”, Good Design Award
European Product Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Sustainable Living, Infinite Light, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Design For Society, Shelter Pack, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Transportation, Delphi, Silver Award
International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Sustainable Living, ConSoLight, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Design for Society/Eco-Sustainable Design, ConSoLight, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Transportation/Nautical/Boats, Taxea, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Other Products, Owl Bits, Bronze Award
A’ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware, Comfort Zone Bench, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Aerospace and Aircraft, Alpina D-DSNB, A’ Design
2016
Design Turkey 2016
Ataman Özdemir, Disabled Access System (EES), Good Design Award
A’ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Stationary Supplies, Fume Marker Stand, Gold
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Yacht and Marine Vessels, Delphi, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Street Furniture, Monochrome Bench, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware, Heat-X, Bronze
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Medical Devices and Equipment, Kardinero Treadmill, Bronze
International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Design For Social Impact, Shelter Pack, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Transportation, Delphi, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Outdoors, Trekking and Camping, Elovan, Bronze Award
German Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Workshop and Tools, Sistem, Winner
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Packaging, SASA Water Packaging, Special Mention
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Medical Equipment, Eryigit Hospital Bed, Nominee
Energy Globe Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Parabosol, National Award of Turkey
2015
Design et al
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Yacht and Aviation Awards, Snow, Finalist
A’ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Social Design, Shelter Pack, Gold
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Hardware, Power and Hand Tools, Naxe, Gold
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Yacht and Marine Vessels, Taxea, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Home Appliances, Reverence, Silver
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Stationery Supplies, Office on the Go, Bronze
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Digital and Electronic Devices, LeapVox Videophone, Bronze
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Lighting Products, Wave, A’ Design
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Furniture Accessories, Zavinna, A’ Design
International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Design For Social Impact, Tentative, Gold Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Rural Sustainable Design, Tentative, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Eco Barrow, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Media and Home Electronics, Leapvox Videophone, Silver Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Eco-Sustainable Design, Parabosol, Bronze Award
German Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Kitchen and Household, Steam, Nominee
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Lifestyle, Creative Wooden Creatures, Nominee
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Home and Decoration, Loft, Nominee
2014
1st Plastic & Metal Package Design Competition
Alper Karadoğaner, Anıl Ercan, Professional Category, “Turkahve”, 1st Prize
2013
International Design Excellence Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Creative Wooden Creatures, Finalist
A′ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Home Appliances Design Category, Platinium Award, Steam Tea Maker
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Street Furniture Design Category, Silver Award, Phone Box Public Phone
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design Category, Silver Award, Modular Hand Tools Portable Tool Set
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Mobility and Transportation Design Category, Silver Award, Solar Taxi Vehicle
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Category, Silver Award, Pet-Tree Vertical Eco-Planting System.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design Category, Bronze Award, Corneround Book Edge Protector
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, Bronze Award, Loft Table
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design Category, Bronze Award, Tumbler Lamp
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Pet Supplies and Products for Animals Design Category, A′ Design Award, Pets For Pets Water and Food Dispenser
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Digital and Electronic Devices Design Category, A′ Design Award, Leapvox All in One Ip/Pbx
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, A′ Design Award, Orca Nut Cracker
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, A′ Design Award, Monster Lemon Juicer
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, A′ Design Award, Origami Chair
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Scientific Instruments, Medical Devices and Research Equipment Design Category, Runner Up, Oral Injector
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Lighting Products and Projects Design Award Category, Runner Up, Light Box
International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Home Interior Products – Kitchen Appliances, Steam, 1st Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Office Equipment – Telecommunications, Leapvox, 1st Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Sustainable Living/Environmental Preservation – Urban Sustainable Design, Solbooth, 2nd Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Sustainable Living/Environmental Preservation – Urban Sustainable Design, Solarrap, 2nd Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Media and Home Electronics – Phone and Other Communications Technology, Leapvox, 3rd Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Other Products Designs, Solbooth, 3rd Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Outdoor and Exercise Equipment – Sports/Toys/Games, Creative Wooden Creatures, 3rd Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Solarrap, Runner-up
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Creative Wooden Creatures, Runner-up
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Origami Chair, Runner-up
Green Dot Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Others, Infinite Light, 1st Place
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Animal Shelter, Runner-up
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Solarrap, Runner-up
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Creative Wooden Creatures, Runner-up
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Solbooth, Runner-up
2012
Green Dots
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Industrial Products, 2nd Prize, Living Pots
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Residential Products, 2nd Prize, Twist
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Simple Transportation, 2nd Prize, SurfSail42
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Concept Category, Honorable Mention, V-Tent
A′ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design Category, Platinum Award, Creative Wooden Creatures
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Category, Golden Award, Snow Sailing Yacht
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design Category, Golden Award, Solar Rapala
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Scientific Instruments, Medical Devices and Research Equipment Design Category, Golden Award, LedMax Led Curing Light
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, Golden Award, Rest Point
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Street Furniture Design Category, Silver Award, Solbooth Sustainable Communication Point
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Energy Products and Devices Design Category, Silver Award, V-Tent Car Charging and Protection Unit
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, Silver Award, Manta Chair
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, Silver Award, Satellite Grater
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, Bronze Award, Flame Stovetop Kettle
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Awards, Prize and Competitions Design Category, Bronze Award, Trinova Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Home Appliances Design Category, Bronze Award, Stream Beam Espresso Machine
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A‘ Home Appliances Design Category, Runner Up, Pac-Man Juicer
International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Urban Sustainable Design, Gold Award, V-Tent
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Kitchen Appliances Category, Silver Award, Flame
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Other Category, Bronze Award, Pebble
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Rural Sustainable Design, Honorable Mention, Living Pots
2011
Green Dots
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), ‘Foscat32’, Transportation category, Second Prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), ‘Foscat32’, Transportation category, Honorable Mention
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), ‘Cans’n Caps’, Product category, Honorable Mention
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), ‘Villa Sera’, Build category, Honorable Mention
International Awards
Ece Yalım (and design team), Frame
Ece Yalım (and design team), Mag
Ece Yalım (and design team), Join
A′ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), ′Foscat′, Platinum Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Vehicle and Transportation Design Award, ′FireKnight′, Silver Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A′ Toy and Recreation Design Award, ′Aquarius′, Power Tower, A′Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team) – A′ Lighting Design Award, ′LSP′, A′ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team) – A′ Furniture and Homeware Design Award, ′Floger′, A′ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team) – A′ Furniture and Homeware Design Award, ′Beetling′, A′ Design Award
FNSS Mil. Design – Askeri Kara Araçları Tasarım Yarışması 2011
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Professional Category – MP-ATV, Second Prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Professional Category – Hybrid A.F.V., Honourable Mention
2010
Green Dot Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Other Category, 1st Prize, Pettree.
International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Kitchen Appliances Category, 2nd Prize, Pure.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Urban Sustainable Design Category, 3rd Prize, Pettree.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Rural Sustainable Design Category, 3rd Prize, Pettree.
A’ Design Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Vehicle and Transportation Design Category, Platinum Award, Foscat32.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Vehicle and Transportation Design Category, Silver Award, Fireknight.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Lighting Design Category, A’ Design Award, LSP.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team) A’ Furniture and Homeware Design Category, A’ Design Award, Floger.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Furniture and Homeware Design Category, A’ Design Award, Beetling.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Toy and Recreation Design Category, A’ Design Award, Powertower.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Toy and Recreation Design Category, A’ Design Award, Aquarius.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Furniture and Homeware Design Category, Runner Up, Vice Versa.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Furniture and Homeware Design Category, Runner Up, Duo.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Furniture and Homeware Design Category, Runner Up, Office Furniture Design for Central Bank.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Furniture and Homeware Design Category, Runner Up, Buggle.
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), A’ Digital and Electronic Devices Category, Runner Up, Logicode.
SEIS International Medical Device Project Contest
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), 2nd Prize, Self Smear Test Kit.
METU Young Researcher Achievement Award 2010
Dr. Owain Pedgley
2009
Green Dot Awards 2009
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Build Category, ‘Decobrick’, First Prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis team), Build Category, ‘Naturwall’, Honourable Mention
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) V. National Home Furniture Design Competition 2009
Damla Tönük, Living Room Category, First Prize
International Design Awards 2009
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (and Designnobis)- Sustainable Living / Environmental Preservation, Rural Sustainable Design, ‘Fire Knight’, Second Prize
2008
METU Young Researcher Achievement Award 2008
Dr. Bahar Şener
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition 2008
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Muzaffer Koçer, Tolga Çağlar, Marble and Natural Stone Home and Kitchen Equipment, Professional Category, Press Special Award
İhracatçı Birlikleri I. National Furniture Design Competition 2008
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Gülsüm Baran, Muzaffer Koçer, Home Furniture Design Awards, Professional Category, Furniture Special Award
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Gülsüm Baran, Muzaffer Koçer, Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture Design Awards, Professional Category, DOMSAN Kitchen Special Award
IDA 2008 International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Anıl Ercan, Alper Karadoğaner, “AquaTrap”, Rural Sustainable Design, First Prize
Green Dot Awards 2008
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Muzaffer Koçer, Alper Karadoğaner, Anıl Ercan, “Volitan”, Transportation, First Prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Alper Karadoğaner, Anıl Ercan, “Aqua-Trap”, Other Entries, Second Prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Muzaffer Koçer, “FireKnight”, Concept Category, Honourable Mention
Design Turkey 2008
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Alper Karadoğaner, Muzaffer Koçer, Çağdaş Sarıkaya , ‘TRITON’ Industrial Design Awards, Conceptual Design Category, Conceptual Design Award
2007
IDA International Design Award 2007
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan*, “Volitan”, Nautical Boat / Category winner, First prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan*, “Volitan”, Transportation / Group winner, First prize
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition 2007
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan*, Mehmet Turhan*, Electrical Electronic Household Products, Professional Category, Second Prize
Aydın Öztoprak*, Özgür Ülvan – “Fierra”, Metal Kitchen Equipment, Professional Category, Honourable Mention
Aydın Öztoprak*, Özgür Ülvan, “Spina”, Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment, Professional Category, First Prize
Senem Tural, Armağan Karahanoğlu, “Hilmi”, Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment, Professional Category, Honourable Mention
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Mehmet Turhan, “Multipurpose blender set”, Electrical Electronic Small Home Appliances, Professional Category, Second Prize
2006
2006 İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Serkan Güneş*, Sözüm Doğan*, Mehmet Turhan*, Metal pot set, Professional Category, Third Prize
Özgür Ülvan* (ID 2001), Aydın Öztoprak*, Electrical Electronic Lighting, Professional Category, Honourable Mention
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Serkan Güneş*, Sözüm Doğan*, Mehmet Turhan*, Plastic Kitchen Equipment, Professional Category, Honourable Mention
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Serkan Güneş*, Sözüm Doğan*, Mehmet Turhan*, Plastic Bathroom Accessories, Professional Category, Second Prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Serkan Güneş*, Sözüm Doğan*, Mehmet Turhan*, Cosmetics Packaging-make-up, perfume, Deodorant packaging, Professional Category, First Prize
Duyar Vana International Valve Design Competition 2006
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Serkan Güneş*, Sözüm Doğan*, Modular Valve System, Second Prize
Aydın Öztoprak*, Özgür Ülvan* – “TheraValve” indoor temperature controller, Second Prize
2005
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Metal-Plastics 2005 Industrial Design Competition
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Mehmet Turhan*, Sözüm Doğan* (4th year students) – Metal kettle, Professional Category, Honourable Mention
Özgür Ülvan (*ID 2001), Aydın Öztoprak*, Garden furniture and accessories, Professional Category, Second Prize
Şekeroğlu Good Idea Packaging Competition
Burçin Kesercioğlu*, Packaging for Feta cheese, First Prize
Berke Atasaoy*, Fishpack, Second Prize
Ali Günöven*, Ulaş Erdoğan*, Paint packaging, Honourable Mention
Burçin Kesercioğlu*, İsmet Şekeroğlu Special Award
Türkray METU Monorail Design Competition
Aydın Öztoprak*, Serkan Güneş*, Özgür Ülvan (*ID 2001), First Prize
Aydın Öztoprak*, Serkan Güneş*, Özgür Ülvan (*ID 2001), Third Prize
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) and MSGSÜ Department of Industrial Design, New Designs for Home Furniture National Industrial Design Competition
Burçin Kesercioğlu*, Teen’s room category, Honourable Mention
Asansör ve Yürüyen Merdiven Sanayicileri Derneği (AYSAD) and IFO Fuarcılık “Escalator of the Future” Design Competition
Aydın Öztoprak*, Özgür Ülvan* (ID 2001), Third Prize
METU Graduate Schools’ (ANS-SS-II-IAM-IMS) Awards – Course Performance Award
Aydın Öztoprak*, Industrial Design
Ali Emre Berkman*, Industrial Design
2004
Roma Victor Logo Design Competition (International)
Bahar Şener, Winner
Packaging Manufacturers Association and Tüyap-2004 National Packaging Design Student Competition
Burçin Kesercioğlu*, ‘DK’ folder+sheet packaging design, Honourable Mention
2001
2001 Turkish Ministry of Culture – Cultural Gift Product Design Competition
Şebnem Timur*, Wooden stamp set, Second Prize
METU Idea of Life with Pedestrian and Rider Project Competition 2001
Serkan Güneş*, First Prize
2000
Sydney Morning Herald and NSW Waste Boards – Sydney Young Designer of the Year
Oya Demirbilek*, Sheelight, recyclable lamp made out of one piece of folded Tyvek
1999
1999 METU Faculty of Architecture Award for Research Publications
1999 METU Faculty of Architecture Award for Research Publications Fatma Korkut, Özlem Er and H. Alpay Er (eds.).
Notlar + Kaynakça: Türkiye‘de Endüstriyel Tasarım Yazını [Commentary + bibliography: Industrial design literature in Turkey]. Ankara: Endüstriyel Tasarımcılar Meslek Kuruluşu, 1998.
1997
Şişecam and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Plain Glass Pattern Competition
Bahar Şener, Honourable Mention
Oya Demirbilek*, First Prize & Honourable Mention
1994
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, MİYA Merkezi İş Alanı Düzenlenmesi
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, First Prize & Honourable Mention
Ministry of Culture and Turism TUR-ART94: Souvenir Design Competition
Şebnem Timur* – Handweaver: Katlanır Dokuma Tezgahı, DÖSEM Special Prize
Art Center College of Design (Europe), Product Design Scholarship Competition
Şebnem Timur*, Second Prize
ETMK ‘Designer’s Oddysey’ Student Projects Recognition Awards
Hümanur Bağlı*, Recognition Prize
1992
Metropolitan Municipality, Modular Kiosk Systems Design Competition
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (with Lale and Can Gürsu), Third Prize
1989
Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization & Japan Industrial Design Association
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Pioneers of Design Prize
1987
KAM/METU ‘Housing Research Center’ Urban Design Competition
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, First Prize
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, Ankara Castle Preservation Zoning Plan Competition
Dr. Hakan Gürsu (with Tülin Akman and her team), First Prize
1985
Turkish Pharmacists Association, Modular Modüler Pharmacy Systems
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, First Prize
* Staff member of the Department at the mentioned date.
2021
IMMIB Industrial Design Contests
Merve Kalan, “Aerostat“, Metal Products Category, 3rd Prize
Fatih Kağan, “Smart Triaj“, Electrical Products Category, 3rd Prize
Çağlar Alkan, “Kurtarma Üçgeni“, Metal Products Category, 3rd Prize
Appcent Designathon
Benan Nur Emre, Gülenay Elif Atmaca, Yusuf Emre Sönmez, Yogito, 2nd Prize
Cansu Doğan, Pati-Bulans, 3rd Prize
Turkcell Hackathon
Benan Nur Emre, Gülenay Elif Atmaca, Yusuf Emre Sönmez, Turkcell Mahalli,1st Prize
2020
IMMIB Industrial Design Contests
Gül Onat, Dilan Sarı, “Coron-out”, Metal Products Category, 2nd Prize
Ataberk Güzelsoy, Kaan Uğur, “Traybox”, Plastic Storage Box Category, 2nd Prize
2019
FNSS MILDESIGN 2019
Göktürk Topuz, “Tunga”, Professional Category, 1st Prize
Göktürk Topuz, Gizem Karataş, Hakan Gürsu, “Mavs”, Professional Category, Mention Prize
Environmentalist Designs Competition
Deniz Yanık, Doğa Bircan, Ayşe Akay, “BLU”, 1st Prize
Istanbul TEKNOFEST 2019 National Final
Deniz Yanik, ”Voxee”, Health Category, 1st Prize
Taiwan International Student Design Competition
Sima Demir, ”Cloudin”, Japan Institute of Design Promotion Special Award ödülü
Design Turkey 2019
Denizhan Arda, “Pill Box”, Conceptual Design Award
Eren Dönertaş, “Hane”, Conceptual Design Award
Aybüke Ülger Ercan, “Sobe”, Conceptual Design Award
Selen Naz Sarıtaş, “Omilu”, Conceptual Design Award
Dilay Buse Kökoğlu, “Morphe”, Conceptual Design Award
Deniz Yanık, “Voxee”, Conceptual Design Award
Sima Demir, “Cloudin”, Conceptual Design Award
Koray Canlar, “Embrace”, Conceptual Design Award
Doğa Bircan, “Breeze”, Conceptual Design Award
Onur Barış Zafer, Selen Naz Sarıtaş, Koray Canlar, Eren Dönertaş, Fidan Ezgi Arar, “Gaea”, Conceptual Design Award
2018
Design Turkey 2018
Elif Öngül, “Nimbus”, Conceptual Design Award
Cemal Çağlar Bektaş, “Orbit”, Conceptual Design Award
İdil Aydoğdu, “Düet”, Conceptual Design Award
Abdulkadir Uruç, Barış Bumin, Sayit Alişan, “Moi”, Conceptual Design Award
Abdulkadir Uruç, Barış Bumin, Sayit Alişan, “Defa Da”, Conceptual Design Award
Aslıhan Tokat, Burak Şahin, Denizhan Arda, “Poketgrill”, Conceptual Design Award
Denizhan Arda, “ZC 3050”, Conceptual Design Award
Denizhan Arda, “MV 1010”, Kavramsal Tasarım Ödülü
2016
Design Turkey 2016
Beyza Ayhan, Elif Ilgaz Gülgeç, “Herbag”, Conceptual Design Award
Birnur Şahin, “Drop”,Conceptual Design Award
Akın Köse, “Evocore Biopsy Device”, Conceptual Design Award
2015
iF Concept Design Award 2015
Ahsen Gülsen, “Duo”
2nd Plastic & Metal Package Design Competition
Koray Benli, Metal Category, “Bi Dilim”, 3rd Prize
4th Automotive Component Design Competition
Mert Tosun, Toğrul Tağızade, Professional Category, “Track Light”, 3rd Prize
Koray Benli, Academician Category, “EES”, 3rd Prize
IMMIB Industrial Design Contests 2015
Ahsen Gülsen, Plastic Storage Box Category, “Süzsüz”, 1st Prize
Zeynep Özge Aydın, Plastic Storage Box Category, “Lunch Box”, 2nd Prize
İdil Ertuna, Metal Products Category, “Dia Grater”, Mention Prize
Belfuğ Şener, Concept 2015 Category, “Buhurdan”, 1st Prize
Müge Öztürk, Concept 2015 Category, “Nevgeşah”, 3rd Prize
Hande Karagöz, Lighting Products Category, “Flowa”, 2nd Prize
Cem Yılmaz, Ayşe Naciye Çelebi Yılmaz, Lighting Products Category, “Solite”, 3rd Prize
4. Cardboard Packaging and Stand Design Contest,
Meriç Dağlı, Package Category, “Dakik”, 1st Prize
Merve Nur Sökmen, Package Category, “Kutili Yapboz”, 2nd Prize
Meriç Dağlı, Stand Category, “Raff”, 1st Prize
Merve Özdemir, Stand Category, “Biblio”, Mention Prize
Industrial Food Design Contest
Aslıhan Tokat, Gizem Cürdaneli, Özge Fatı, Özgün Ezgi Koç, Professional Category, “Ezik”, 1st Prize
4th Design For Natural Stone Competition
Gülesin Özkoç, Burak Bozok, Turkish Bath Category, “IDA”, 1st Prize
Elginkan Foundation Prize
Ahmet Burak Aktaş, Salih Berk İlhan, Merthan Öztürk, Kerem Yaşar, Cem Evin, “SpiroPlus”, 1st Prize
Henkel Innovation Challenge
Yasemin Canik, Sinem Öz, “All Together”, 1st Prize
KDesign Award
İrem Dilek, “Cocoon”, Finalist
Roca International Design Contest
Koray Benli, “Flow”, Finalist
International Design Excellence Award 2015
Meriç Dağlı, Yasemin Canik, Sinem Öz, Student Category, “Grow&Store”, Finalist
A Design Award
Gizem Öncü, “Vitalink Smart Glove”, Bronze Award
Student National Packaging Design Competition 2015
Aslıhan Tokat, “Box Candy”, Certificate Award
Nur Nagihan Tuna, “Güldür”, Certificate Award
Paşabahçe Glass Design Competition
Balkan Karışman, “Mira”, 1st Prize
Yasemin Dönmez, “Sphera”, Mention Prize
2014
Heja Can Deniz, Ahsen Gülsen, Student, Concept 2014 – Intelligence Developer Toy Design Category, “Colorcube”, 3rd Prize
1st Plastic & Metal Package Design Competition
Mehmet Berberoğlu, Student Category, “Bas&Sula”, 1st prize
Bizz@kampüs 2014
Deniz Camus, Koray Benli, Meriç Dağlı, “ÜÇG Badi”, 1st prize
iF Concept Design Award 2014
Fulden Dehneli, “Vita”
Ceramics Design Competition
Koray Benli, Product Category, “Flow”, 3rd prize
Unilever Ideatrophy 12th Edition
Deniz Camus, Güneş Biliciler, Koray Benli, “Magnum Opus”, 1st prize
2013
Yurtbay Ceramics Tile Design Competition
Onurcan Önal, “Line”, 1st prize
Student National Packaging Design Competition
Nagihan Tuna, Mert Kulaksız, “Tohum”, 1st prize
Mondi Tire Kutsan Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Competition
Nagihan Tuna, Mert Kulaksız, “Slim”, 2nd prize
BKG Cultural Products Design Competition
Nagihan Tuna, “SailLine”, 1st prize
Red Dot Award: Design Concept
Adem Önalan, “Life Box”, Red Dot Design Award
Red Dot Award: Design Concept
Salih Berk Ilhan, “RoPo”, Best of the Best
A Design Awards
Salih Berk Ilhan, “Ropo”, Silver Idea Design Award
Ahmet Burak Aktas, Salih Berk Ilhan, Adem Önalan, Burak Söylemez, “Wash-it”, Silver Futuristic Design Award
Automotive Component Design Competition
Salih Berk İlhan, Fatma Köstekli, “Benika”, Ergonomics, 3rd Prize
II. Cardboard Packaging Contest
İrem Arı – Mention Prize
World Packaging Organisation – Worldstar Student Awards 2013
Ahmet Burak Aktaş – Mention
Ambalaj Sanayicileri Derneği – Student Packaging Design Competition
Ahmet Burak Aktaş – Mention
2012
International Design Award
Nur Yıldırım, Student Category (Home Interior Products), “Stream Beam”, 1st prize
A`Design Award
Nur Yıldırım, Kitchen Appliances Category, “Stream Beam”, Bronze Award
iF Concept Design Award 2012
Ahmet Burak Aktaş, Salih Berk İlhan, Adem Önalan, Burak Söylemez – Washit – Hansgrohe Preis 2012: Efficient Water Design: My Green Shower Pleasure Special Award
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) – VIII. National Home Furniture Design Competition
Aybars Şenyıldız, Complementary Service Unit, 1st Prize
İrem Arı, Living Room Category, 2nd Prize
2011
International Design Awards 2011
Nur Yıldırım, ‘planTree’, Urban Sustainable Design – Student Category
Sustainable METU Campus Project Competition
Gökçe Altun, İrem Özdemir, Evgenia Ponomareva – Yeşil ODTÜ – Third Prize
FNSS Mil . Design 2011 Askeri Kara Araçları Tasarım Yarışması
Muzaffer Koçer – Student Category – First Prize
Orhan Umut Gökçek – Student Category – Mention
METU Appreciation Award
Ayşe Birsel (alumni)
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – IMMIB Industrial Design Competition
Salih Berk İlhan, “RoPo (RolyPoly)”, Plastic Products Student Category, Second Prize
Ahmet Burak Aktaş, “Green Dustpan”, Plastic Products Student Category, Mention Prize
IX. TAÇ “Bir de Sen Tasarla” Duvet Cover Graphic and Product Design Competition
Cem Mehmethanoğlu – Bedding Textile Design – First Prize
VII. Student National Packaging Design Competition 2011
Güzin Şen – AOÇ Glass Milk Package – Mention
Koray Benli – Lime Cube – Mention
Onurcan Önal – Saklasak – Mention
Koray Benli – Package4Eggs – Certificate
Koray Benli – AOÇ Flower Honey Package – Certificate
Kiraz Sema Turhan – One-piece Corrugated Cardboard Fruit Package – Certificate
Olmuksa Corrugated Cardboard National Student Competition 2011
Toğrul Tağızade – Mention
İdil Ertuna – Mention
Leman Handan Köksal – Mention
2010
VIII. TAÇ “Bir de Sen Tasarla” Duvet Cover Graphic and Product Design Competition
Efe Erinç Erdoğdu, Gülseren Asli Gök – First Prize
Ayşe Şimşekçi – Third Prize
Melike Mühür – Seventh Prize
Merve Sarışın, Şeyma Kavak – Eighth Prize
Merve Sarışın, Şeyma Kavak – Ninth Prize
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition 2010
Sedef Ala Gümüşlü – Professional – Metal Products – First Prize
Ayça Güven, Muzaffer Koçer – Professional – Metal Products – Second Prize
Barış Serim – Professional – Metal Products – Third Prize
Ayça Güven, Muzaffer Koçer – Professional – Electrical Small Appliances – First Prize
Hakan Diniz – Professional – Electrical Small Appliances – Third Prize
Ayça Güven, Muzaffer Koçer – Professional – Concept 2010 Tea/Coffee and Serving Set – First Prize
Gökhan Keman – Professional – Concept 2010 Tea/Coffee and Serving Set – Mention
Merve Bayram – Professional – Plastic Products – First Prize
Mebrure Oral – Professional – Plastic Products – Third Prize
Orkun Kule – Professional – Plastic Products – Mention
Ayça Dündar, Özge Fatı – Student – Electrical Small Appliances – First Prize
Ambalaj Sanayicileri Derneği, Student Packaging Design Competition
Ahmet Burak Aktaş – Second Prize
World Packaging Organisation, Worldstar Students Award
Ahmet Burak Aktaş – Mention
Red Dot Award: Concept Design 2010
Mehrafza Mirzazad Barijough, Life Science – Emergency Transporter Unit for Amputated Body Parts (ETU)
2009
VII. TAÇ “Bir de Sen Tasarla” Duvet Cover Graphic and Product Design Competition
Melike Mühür – “Cancana” – Duvet Cover Product Design Category – 3rd prize
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition 2009
Koray Gelmez, Ahmet Bekteş, İrem Çelik – Electrical Electronic Household Equipment – Professional Category – 1st Prize
Beyza Doğan – Electrical Electronic Household Equipment – Student Category – 1st mention
Arif Akıllılar – Electrical Electronic Household Equipment – Student Category – press special award
Ümit Karaca, Mehmet Kındı – Metal Kitchen Equipment – Professional Category – press special award
Efe Erdoğdu, Mustafa Doğuş Yıldız – Metal Kitchen Equipment – Student Category – 1st mention
Merve Sarışın, Şeyma Kavak – Metal Kitchen Equipment – Student Category – press special award
Tolga Çağlar – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – Professional Category – 1st prize
Özkan Koral – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – Professional Category – 2nd prize
Aydın Öztoprak, Özgür Ruhi Ülvan – Plastik Ev ve Mutfak Eşyaları – Professional Category – 3rd prize
Çağlar Alkan – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – Professional Category – mention
Koray Gelmez, Ahmet Bekteş, İrem Çelik – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – Professional Category – press special award
Muzaffer Koçer – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – Student Category – 1st prize
Ezgi Dikdur – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – Student Category – mention
National Elevator Design Competition 2009
Emre Çağlar – Second Prize
Korhan Büyükdemirci – Third Prize
İstanbul Maden İhracatçı Birliği – İMİB Turkish National Stones National Student Design Competition
Şeyma Kavak, Merve Sarışın – Taş-ı – İkincilik Ödülü
Şeyma Kavak, Merve Sarışın – Tuta – Jüri Özel Ödülü
Emrah Sarıbaz, Semih Danış, Mustafa Doğuş Yıldız – Mangi – Üçüncülük Ödülü
Emrah Sarıbaz, Semih Danış, Mustafa Doğuş Yıldız – Flow – Dördüncülük Ödülü
Emrah Sarıbaz, Semih Danış, Mustafa Doğuş Yıldız – Line – Jüri Özel Ödülü
Gülseren Aslı Gök, Efe Erinç Erdoğdu – Spiral – Jüri Özel Ödülü
Muzaffer Koçer, Ayça Güven İç İçe – İçi dışı mermer!! – Jüri Özel Ödülü
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) – V. National Home Furniture Design Competition
Ayça Güven, Muzaffer Koçer – Yatak Odası Kategorisi – Birincilik Ödülü
Çağdaş Sarıkaya, Mehmet Erdi Özgürlük, Anıl Ercan – İkinci Mansiyon
Damla Tönük – Salon Takımı Kategorisi – Birincilik Ödülü
Merve Sarışın, Şeyma Kavak – Kanepe Kategorisi – İkincilik
Kezban Tatlı, Emre Çağlar, Yemek Odası Kategorisi – İkinci Mansiyon Ödülü
2008
Ambalaj Sanayicileri Derneği and Tüyap – 2008 National Packaging Design Competition
Çağdaş Sarıkaya, Anıl Ercan, Muzaffer Koçer – Detergent Package – 3rd prize
Çağdaş Sarıkaya, Anıl Ercan, Muzaffer Koçer – Express Soup Package – mention
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition 2008
Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Muzaffer Koçer, Tolga Çağlar – Marble and Natural Stone Home and Kitchen Equipment – professional – press special award
Gülsüm Esin Işık, Teksin Açıkgöz – Metal Kitchen Equipment – professional – 2nd prize
Mehmet Kındı, Ümit Karaca – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – professional – 2nd prize
Sevcan Yardım, Seçil Coşkun – Mermer ve Diğer Doğal Taşlardan Ev ve Mutfak Eşyaları – Profesyonel – 2.lik ödülü
Çağlar Alkan – Marble and Natural Stone Home and Kitchen Equipment – professional – 3rd prize
Gülsüm Esin Işık, Teksin Açıkgöz – Marble and Natural Stone Home and Kitchen Equipment – professional – mention
Emre Çağlar – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – student – 2nd prize
Ahmet Bekteş, Koray Gelmez (4.sınıf) – Marble and Natural Stone Home and Kitchen Equipment – student – 1st prize
Çağdaş Sarıkaya, Arif Akıllılar, Anıl Ercan, Efe Erinç Erdoğdu – Marble and Natural Stone Home and Kitchen Equipment – student – mention
Büşra Gizem Vayvay (4.sınıf) – Metal Kitchen Equipment – student – 1st prize
Ayça Güven – Metal Kitchen Equipment – student – 2nd prize
Orhan Umut Gökcek, Mehmet Erdi Özgürlük – Metal Kitchen Equipment – student – 3rd prize
Arif Akıllılar, Çağdaş Sarıkaya, Efe Erinç Erdoğdu, Anıl Ercan – Metal Kitchen Equipment –student – mention
İhracatçı Birlikleri I. National Furniture Design Competition
Hakan gürsu, Gülsüm Baran, Muzaffer Koçer – Home Furniture Design Awards – Professional Category – Furniture Special Award
Hakan gürsu, Gülsüm Baran, Muzaffer Koçer – Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture Design Awards – professional category – DOMSAN Kitchen Special Award
Hakan Diniz – Office Furniture Design Awards – professional category – ADYTON Special Award
Merve Bayram – Home Furniture Design Awards – professional category – MASSTAS Sunta-Suntalam A.Ş. Special Award
Alanya Municipality I. Souvenir Design Competition
Wood Category – Orkun Kule – 3rd prize
IDA 2008 International Design Awards
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Anıl Ercan, Alper Karadoğaner – “AquaTrap” – Rural Sustainable Design – 1st prize
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) – IV. National Home Furniture Design Competition
Emre Cemal Turan, Ferit Aydın, Hamit Ebeş – Accessary Category – 1st prize
Muzaffer Koçer, Ayça Güven – Bedroom Category – 2nd prize
Burkay Özgün Demirci – Youth Room Category – 2nd prize
Anıl Ercan, Çagdaş Sarıkaya, Muzaffer Koçer – Dining Room Category – mention
Emre Cemal Turan, Ferit Aydın, Hamit Ebeş – Living Room Category – mention
Saliha Dönmez – Couch Category – 1st prize
Saliha Dönmez – Youth Room Category – mention
Green Dot Awards 2008
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Muzaffer Koçer, Alper Karadoğaner, Anıl Ercan -“Volitan” – Transportation – 1st prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Alper Karadoğaner, Anıl Ercan – “Aqua-Trap” – Other Entries – 2nd prize
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Muzaffer Koçer – “FireKnight” – Concept Category – mention
Designer’s Workstation 2008
Emel Baş, Kerem Zağlül – Mention
Design Turkey 2008
Dr. Hakan Gürsu, Alper Karadoğaner, Muzaffer Koçer, Çağdaş Sarıkaya – TRITON – Industrial Design Awards – Conseptual Design Category – Conseptual Design Award (the highest)
2007
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) III. New Designs for Home Furniture National Industrial Design Competition
İrem Çelik, Pınar Çevikayak, Koray Gelmez, Merve Postalcıoğlu (fourth year student) – Bedroom Category – 3rd prize
Servet Burak Kızılkaya (fourth year student) – Living room category – 1. mention
Servet Burak Kızılkaya (fourth year student) – Living room category – 2. mention
Anıl Ercan, Muzaffer Koçer, Çağdaş Sarıkaya (third year student) – dining room category – 1. mention
Emre Çağlar (third year student) – Bedroom category – 2. Mansiyon
IDA International Design Award 2007
Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan – “Volitan” Nautical Boat / Category winner – 1st prize
Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan – “Volitan” Transportation / Group winner – 1st prize
Bosch “İçindeki çocuğu uyandır” Toy Design Competition
Besmir Kamberi (first year student) – “Volve” – 1st prize
Melike Şölen Akın (first year student) – “Cublind” – 3rd prize
DDC: D-vice D-sign Contest
Hakan Diniz (graduate student) – 3rd prize
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition 2007
Mehtap Okutan (fourth year student) – “Squeeze” – Metal Kitchen Equipment – student -mention
Enes Kar (fourth year student) – “Grass” – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – student – mention
Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Mehmet Turhan – Electrical Electronic Household Products – professional – 2nd prize
Aydın Öztoprak, Özgür Ülvan – “Fierra” – Metal Kitchen Equipment – professional – mention
Aydın Öztoprak, Özgür Ülvan – “Spina” – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipments – professional – 1st prize
Senem Tural, Armağan Karahanoğlu – “Hilmi” – Plastic Kitchen and Home Equipment – professional – mention
Hakan Gürsu, Sözüm Doğan, Mehmet Turhan – “Multi purpose blender set” – Electrical Electronic Small Home Appliances – professional – 2nd prize
2006
E.C.A., SEREL and Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi-“Water Friendly Designs” Competition
Sami Savatlı, Aslıhan Şengül, Mehtap Okutan, Caner Özgökmen (ID 3) Mention
ÇEBİ KİLİT -“Handle Design” Competition
Özkan Koral (ID 4), Stand′n Roll – Second Prize
İstanbul Ticaret Odası – Souvenir Design for İstanbul Competition – Student Category
Burkay Özgün Demirci (ID 4), Merve Bayram (ID 4), Hakan Diniz (ID 4) – Second Prize
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Industrial Design Competition
Metal-pot set – Professional – Hakan Gürsu (ID Inst. Dr.), Serkan Güneş (ID Research Assistant), Sözüm Doğan (ID graduate student) and Mehmet Turhan (ID graduate student)-Third Prize
Metal-pot set – Student – Mert Sondaç (ID 3)-First Prize
Electrical Electronic-household, kitchen, personal care products – Student – Hamit Ebeş (ID 3)-Mention
Electrical Electronic-lighting – Professional – Özgür Ruhi Ülvan (ID 2001) and Aydın Öztoprak (ID Research Assistant)-Mention
Electrical Electronic-lighting – Student – Hatice Merve Postalcıoğlu (ID 2) and Aykut Coşkun (ID 2)-Mention
Plastic Kitchen Equipment – Professional – Hakan Gürsu (ID Inst. Dr.), Serkan Güneş (ID Research Assistant), Sözüm Doğan (ID graduate student) and Mehmet Turhan (ID graduate student)- Mention
Plastic Kitchen Equipment – Student – Münire Tülü (ID 4)-Third Prize
Plastic Bathroom Accessories – Professional – Hakan Gürsu (ID Inst. Dr.), Serkan Güneş (ID Research Assistant) Sözüm Doğan (ID graduate student) ve Mehmet Turhan (ID graduate student)-Second Prize
Plastic Bathroom Accessories – Student – Cihat Ayan (ID 3), Özgür Er (ID 4), Burak Erbab (ID 4) and İslam Dzhantaev (ID 3)-Third Prize
Cosmetics Packaging-personal care and hygiene products – Student – Hakan Diniz (ID 4)-First Prize
Zeliha Uyurca (ID 3) and Mert Sondaç (ID 3)-Third Prize
Büşra Gizem Vayvay (ID 2) and Başak Haznedaroğlu (ID 2)- Mention
Cosmetics Packaging-make-up, perfume, deodorant packaging – Professional – Hakan Gürsu (ID Inst. Dr.), Serkan Güneş (ID Research Assistant), Sözüm Doğan (ID graduate student) and Mehmet Turhan (ID graduate student)-First Prize
Cosmetics Packaging-make-up, perfume, deodorant packaging – Student – Cihat Ayan (ID 3), Özgür Er (ID 4), Burak Erbab (ID 4) and İslam Dzhantaev (ID 3)-First Prize
Anıl Ercan (ID 1) and Muzaffer Koçer (ID 1)-Second Prize
Aslı Deniz Özakar (ID 1) and Halime Yanıkkaya (ID 2)- Mention
‘Gelecek Ofisleri İçin Yeni Fikirler’ Delta Office Furniture Design Competition
İslam Dzhantaev, Mehtap Okutan, (Fourth year student), 1st prize
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) – II. National Home Furniture Design Competition
Cem Dönmez (4th year student) – Dining Room Category – 2nd Prize
Cem Dönmez (4th year student) – Teen’s Room Category – Mansion
Hakan Diniz, Burkay Demirci (4th year students) – Dining Room Category – 3rd Prize
Hakan Diniz, Burkay Demirci (4th year students) – Dining Room Category – Mansion
Hakan Diniz (4th year student) – Couch Category – 3rd Prize
Bosch “İçindeki çocuğu uyandır” Toy Design Competition
Anıl Ercan (1. sınıf öğrencisi) – “Secube” – 3rd prize
Duyar Vana International Valve Design Competition
Hakan Gürsu, Serkan Güneş, Sözüm Doğan – Modular Valve System – 2nd prize (highest)
Aydın Öztoprak, Özgür Ülvan – “TheraValve” indoor temperature controller – 2nd prize
(highest)
2005
İstanbul Maden ve Metaller İhracatçı Birlikleri – İMMİB Metal-Plastics 2005 Industrial Design Competition
Cem Altıbaş (4th year student) – Metal pot set-Student – 1st Prize
Hamit Ebeş (2nd year student) – Metal kettle-Student – 1st Prize
Hakan Gürsu (Inst.), Mehmet Turhan, Sözüm Doğan (4th year students) – Metal kettle-Professional – Mention
Özgür Ruhi Ülvan (ID 2001), Aydın Öztoprak (Res. Assist.) – Garden furniture and accessories-Professional – 2nd Prize
Türkray METU Monorail Design Competition
Aydın Öztoprak (ID Research Assistant), Serkan Güneş (ID Research Assistant) and Özgür Ülvan (ID 2001)-First Prize
Elnur Babayev (ID 4)-Second Prize
Aydın Öztoprak (ID Research Assistant), Serkan Güneş (ID Research Assistant) and Özgür Ülvan (ID 2001)-Third Prize
Maison Française Dergisi, Pioneer and Koleksiyon Mobilya-Plazmaroom Living Area Design Competition, 2005
Özge Ertoptamış (ID graduate student)-Third Prize
Mobilya Sanayicileri Derneği (MOSDER) and MSGSÜ Endüstri Ürünleri Tasarımı Bölümü-New Designs for Home Furniture National Industrial Design Competition
Gökhan Keman (ID 4), couch category-Third Prize
Asansör ve Yürüyen Merdiven Sanayicileri Derneği (AYSAD) and IFO Fuarcılık-“Escalator of the Future” Design Competition
Aydın Öztoprak (ID Research Assistant) ve Özgür R. Ülvan (ID 2001)-Third Prize
YATAŞ “My Way” Furniture Design Competition, Accessories Category
Merve Bayram (ID 4) ve Hakan Diniz (ID 4)-Second Prize
Arçelik “I have a new idea” Project Competition, Industrial Design Category
Cihangir Ünlütürk (ID 4)-“cube” modular refrigerator-First prize
Özgür Er (ID 4)-“moist” toaster-Second Prize
Bombay Sapphire Glass Design Competition (National)
Zeki Özenç (ID Graduate student), “Tornado”-First prize
METU Graduate Schools’ (ANS-SS-II-IAM-IMS) Awards – Course Performance Award
Ebru Cansızoğlu, Industrial Design
Gülen Toker, Industrial Design
Pepsi iCan Design Competition
Orkun Kule (1st year student) – 3rd Prize
2004
Türk Demirdöküm and Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi-Household Heating Equipment, Professional Category
Aylin Altaş (ID graduate student) and Korhan Büyükdemirci (ID 2003)- Third Prize
National Packaging Design Competition
Ahmet Burak Veyisoğlu, Duygu Keskin, Soner Ilgın (graduate students) – C-Dönüştür CD player packaging design – 3rd prize
Burçin Kesercioğlu (Res. Assist.) – file+paper packaging design – Mention
New Designs for Household Heating Equipment (professional category)
Aylin Altaş (graduate student), Korhan Büyükdemirci (ID 2003) – 3rd Prize
METU Graduate Schools’ (ANS-SS-II-IAM-IMS) Awards – Course Performance Award
Ebru Cansızoğlu, Industrial Design
Intellectual Property Rights Composition Competition
Mehmet Kındı (4th year student) – Hak ve Denge – (studied in ID 424 Intellectual Property Rights) – 2nd Prize
Derya Özçelik (4th year student) – İnsan Hakları Evrensel Bildirgesi – 3rd Prize
Müzeyyen Sözen – (Graduate Student) – 5th Prize
2003
Turkish Standards Institute Poster Design Competition on Quality
Seda Özçetin, Feride Toprak, Fulya Traş, Canan Tokdemir (3rd year students) – 3rd Prize & Mention
USKON Space Frame Systems Project Competition
Ertuğrul Yurdakul, Emre Kuzlu (graduate students) – temporary exhibition structure – 1st Prize
Domsan Kitchen Design Competition
Pınar Şekeryapan, Harun Kaygan (3rd year students) – “compact” kitchen furniture for studio flats – 1st Prize (shared between two projects)
2002
Kye’s 2002 Future Mouse Concept Design Competition (International)
Akanay Akata (graduate student) – “Orbit” joystick – Excellent work certificate
METU Cultural and Convention Center, Poster Design Competition
Ebru Cansızoğlu (3rd year student) – Nostalgic Concert – 1st Prize
2001
METU Scuba Society, Logotype Design Competition
Seha Can Özhan (4th year student) – 1st Prize
Çimsa and Mimar Sinan University Urban Furniture Design Competition (student category)
Yasemin Tekmen (3rd year student) – ayak-kapı – 3rd Prize
Ümit Karaca (2nd year student) – sosyo-beyaz – 1st Mention
Gülşen Töre (2nd year student) – nokta – 2nd Mention
Elvin Karana (3rd year student) – kaçta-kaç’a – 4th Mention
İrem Güngör (3rd year student) – uçarcasına – 5th Mention
Calligaris Furniture Design Competition
Gökhan Mura (4th year student) – Ufo Chair – 2nd Prize (highest)
British Council Photography Competition
Özgün Tanglay (4th year student) – Youth in 2000 – 1st Prize
YKK Student Design Competition
Fırat Ant (3rd year student) – Kra-what – 2nd Prize
Elvin Karana (3rd year student) – Shelves in suitcase – 2nd Prize
EPİD Promotion Products Design Competition
İpek Gürsel (3rd year student) – pen and letter opener – 3rd Prize (highest)
Vestel Design Competition
Sultan Kaygın, Damla Özer, Murat Alibaba, Gökhan Mura (4th year student) – Digital Music Board – 1st Prize
Özgür Ruhi Ülvan(4th year student) – Webtone – Mention
Özgür Taşar (graduate student) – Video Music Station – Mention
2000
Turkish Ministry of Health Poster Design Competition
Özgür Taşar (ID 4) – A Clean World without Cigarette – Jury Special Prize.