Zorluteks Home Textile Collection Selection Project Connects Students with Industry
The “Zorluteks Home Textile Collection Selection” project within the Fashion Design Programme’s Home Textile Design course provided valuable experience connecting students’ academic knowledge with industry dynamics…
The “Zorluteks Home Textile Collection Selection” project, conducted within the Home Textile Design course of the Fashion Design Programme, provided an important opportunity to connect students’ academic knowledge with industry dynamics. During the fourteen-week course, students experienced collection building, concept development and design decision-making for industrial production through a holistic approach.
At the final stage, Zorluteks, a leading home textile company, visited the university to examine student designs on-site. This meeting enabled students to present their designs directly to industry professionals and receive feedback.
The project’s main theme was “The Silent Codes of Civilisation”. Students created original collections by interpreting Anatolian symbols and cultural motifs at risk of being forgotten through a contemporary design language.
Following the jury’s assessments, two bedroom sets were selected for production. Students who placed in the competition also received achievement plaques.
Demonstrating the educational power of academic–industry cooperation, the project provided students with valuable experience and inspiration for their professional journeys.