Innovative Craft And Interdisciplinary Research Society

 

 

 

Area The Innovative Craft and Interdisciplinary Research Society is a platform that brings together knowledge and skills from diverse disciplines to develop innovative design methodologies. Focused on creative thinking, pioneering research, and digital craft applications, our society aims to generate original projects nourished by interdisciplinary collaboration.

Vision

To establish an interdisciplinary culture of production that integrates craft and technology, promoting sustainable and innovative design practices on both local and global scales.

Mission

• To produce interdisciplinary projects that combine parametric design, artificial intelligence, and digital fabrication tools with traditional crafts,

• To research and apply sustainability-focused upcycling and repurposing techniques,

• To foster creative collaborations among students, academics, and makers from various disciplines,

• To encourage knowledge sharing and creation through workshops, seminars, and exhibitions,

• To develop environmentally conscious design solutions that contribute to society.

Society President:

 

Demet ÖZTEKİNCİ - Architecture

 

Board Members

 

Demet Öztekinci - Architecture
Berkcan Ağtaş - Architecture
Yusuf Çiftçi - Architecture
Muammer Gümüş - Architecture

Buse Nafiye Kılıçarslan - Architecture

 

Contact
 

Instagram: @gtu.inda_lab

Web: Innovative Craft And Interdisciplinary Research Society 
 

Regular Activities • METAMATTER: ReCoding Waste into Structure Workshop

 

Last update: December 30, 2025