Iris Orkun
Website:irisorkun.com
Instagram:irisorkundesign
Job role:Industrial Designer
Skills:I'm an Industrial Designer studying at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, with a minor in Fashion Design. I specialize in wearables and soft goods, designing products that combine function with fabric and material. I love the full design process, from sketching and CAD modelling to digital rendering and hands-on prototyping. If you can dream it, we can figure out how to make it!
I come from a multicultural background, and moving to various countries in my life has made my industrial design work encompass diverse personas. Growing up multilingual has helped me communicate more effectively through art and design, building community through my work. I bring that same spirit of connection and curiosity into every project I take on, designing with empathy and a genuine excitement for people's ideas.
Recent blog entries
Gracelyn and I discussed the Stomper’s logistics and how it would interact in various environments. I took notes on her vision for the shoe and here’s what stood out to me: The Stomper can be bought as a high or low top, depending on the users preference. It can be used in sports teams to communicate with each other if needed, during practice and in games. It has a different vibration type through various terrain, while still being able to communicate through all weather conditions. They are durable shoes with straps securing the foot, and the bigger the stomp, the stronger they communicate to others with the same shoe. It’s a great idea for those who can’t communicate verbally, and for people who must communicate through long distances. It was a great and informative chat overall!
