I am a master’s student and interior designer specializing in Building Science with a focus on the environmental and human health impacts of interior materials. I combine creative design thinking with research-based and sustainable approaches to create functional and environmentally responsible interiors. I value collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, which strengthen my creativity and problem-solving skills. My special interests are life cycle assessment, architectural acoustics, and sustainability.

Diğdem Karaer

I am a master’s student and interior designer specializing in Building Science with a focus on the environmental and human health impacts of interior materials. I combine creative design thinking with research-based and sustainable approaches to create functional and environmentally responsible interiors. I value collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, which strengthen my creativity and problem-solving skills. My special interests are life cycle assessment, architectural acoustics, and sustainability.

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I am a master’s student and interior designer specializing in Building Science with a focus on the environmental and human health impacts of interior materials. I combine creative design thinking with research-based and sustainable approaches to create functional and environmentally responsible interiors.
I value collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, which strengthen my creativity and problem-solving skills. My special interests are life cycle assessment, architectural acoustics, and sustainability.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

1001 Project Research Scholar at TÜBİTAK
January 1, 2024 - Present
Research Scholar working on a socio-economic and environmental decision support model for whole-life zero-carbon office buildings.
Teaching Assistant IAED 401-Interior Design Studio IV at İD Bilkent University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching Assistant for IAED 401-Interior Design Studio IV.
Voluntary Participation: Designing a kitchen according to universal design at İD Bilkent University
January 1, 2020 - Present
Voluntary participation focusing on universal design principles to create accessible kitchen spaces.

Education

BFA at İ.D Bilkent University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024
Science/Math at Gelişim Science High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
MFA at İ.D Bilkent University
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026
Full Scholarship at İD Bilkent University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Full Scholarship
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Distinguished Works
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Most Inspiring Project of the Academic Year
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
High Honour Roll
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other