Reimagined Motifs
seamless pattern design · printed products · deda things
The traditional tiles and motifs of Anatolia have shaped the landscape of Türkiye — and they have also shaped my upbringing, growing up around my mother and her work in Kütahya. She dedicated herself to reinterpreting motifs and patterns, decorating ceramic objects such as plates, bowls, and other pieces — both figurative and abstract.
In Lisbon, I discovered new motifs. Different tiles now cover different landscapes, using this shared visual language to build new patterns. While creating a pattern for my brand Deda Things — where I create handmade ceramics, jewellery, and wearables (shop coming soon!) — it felt natural to continue this path: reinterpreting and creating new imagery that feels slightly freer and more contemporary, yet still close enough to its origins to remain recognisable.
In Lisbon, I discovered new motifs. Different tiles now cover different landscapes, using this shared visual language to build new patterns. While creating a pattern for my brand Deda Things — where I create handmade ceramics, jewellery, and wearables (shop coming soon!) — it felt natural to continue this path: reinterpreting and creating new imagery that feels slightly freer and more contemporary, yet still close enough to its origins to remain recognisable.
Personal Project / Technique: Digital Media (Photoshop & Procreate) / 2023 / Note: This is a preview version of the original pattern. Please do not reproduce, copy, or use without permission. The full pattern is available upon request.
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Meow to the King
illustration . character design . printed product
Illustration created for a social project supporting animal rights, initiated by Baska Bir Yasam Diliyorum (Wishing for Another Life) Association. Printed on products such as tote bags and pouches with proceeds going to the care and adoption of stray animals.
Social Project / Technique: Digital Media (Photoshop) / 2018
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