About DESIGNHUB-IST

DESIGNHUB-IST operates as both a digital platform and a physical center dedicated to advancing high-value design projects, services, and applications in Istanbul and across Türkiye.

The initiative focuses on strengthening the role of creative industries within the design sector and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, public institutions, and private enterprises.

Its core areas of focus include:

• Interior design

• Lighting design

• Acoustics

• Evidence-based and user-centered design

Through these initiatives, DESIGNHUB-IST supports research-driven innovation and knowledge transfer within the design ecosystem.

Panel Theme: Think About Design

Held on May 12, 2022, the panel brought together international experts to explore how design strategy can shape the future of innovation. The discussion examined topics such as:

• The positioning of design within global-scale organizations

• Strategic design thinking in complex systems

• Approaches to redesigning sustainable innovation models

Strategic Perspectives on Design

Alongside Raz Godelnik and Andrea Sánchez Rosas, Onur Koçan shared perspectives on how strategic design thinking can contribute to developing sustainable, system-oriented solutions within both corporate and civic contexts.

Advancing Design Collaboration

The panel formed part of the DESIGNHUB-IST initiative supported by the Istanbul Development Agency, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in strengthening design research, innovation, and implementation across sectors.