Onur Koçan Featured Speaker at Rosenfeld Media Civic Design 2022

Onur Koçan, Founder of Studio Karun, was invited as a featured speaker at Civic Design 2022, organized by Rosenfeld Media — a global platform bringing together designers and researchers working at the intersection of User Experience, Customer Experience, Service Design, and the public sector.

About Civic Design 2022

Civic Design 2022 addressed a critical and growing need: as more designers move into civic and public-sector work, many face unfamiliar institutional cultures, governance systems, and operational frameworks. At the same time, civic design as a discipline continues to evolve, with limited shared definitions and structured best practices.

The conference provided a professionally curated and inclusive platform to:

• Define and deepen the understanding of civic design

• Explore measurable public impact through real-world case studies

• Reflect on how design can shape the future of public institutions

Featured Talk

Understanding the Strategy for Civic Design in a Complex City: Istanbul

In his session, Onur Koçan examined why civic design has become an essential methodology for governments worldwide.

Drawing from his work in Istanbul, he discussed how public institutions can:

• Increase their capacity for innovation

• Strengthen system-level and strategic thinking

• Integrate civic design models into service development processes

The talk emphasized how local governments particularly in developing contexts can adopt design-driven strategies to improve institutional performance, enhance citizen engagement, and generate long-term public value.

This engagement reflects Studio Karun’s ongoing commitment to bridging strategy, design, and public impact on a global stage.