Bora YILDIRIM graduated in 1999 from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design of Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. After working in different design companies, he started the master's program in the same department in 2001 and worked as a research assistant at Istanbul Maltepe University during 2002-2003. He got his master's degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 with his thesis titled "Principles of Daylighting and Artificial Lighting in the Interior Design of Residences." Since then, he worked as a managing interior architect and architectural visualization team leader at some architecture and design companies, where he designed and presented several architectural projects, and gave computer graphics trainings. With a strong passion for learning and research, he went back to his department at Hacettepe University in 2012 to pursue a Ph.D. degree and completed his Ph.D studies in 2016. He currently works in Kirikkale University, Interior Architecture Department as an Assistant Professor.

Black Tulip Turkish Coffee Set by Bora Yıldırım The traditionally cylindrical-shaped Turkish coffee cup is redesigned to have a cubic shape. Instead of protruding, the cup handles are integrated into the cubic form of the cup. A square-shaped saucer with a cavity to hold the cup and prevent it from slipping complements the overall design. One corner of the saucer is curved up slightly to simplify picking it up. Downward curvature of the tray corner when the saucer is placed on the tray creates a visual impression of a tulip. The tray also has cavities on which saucers are placed, which help with carrying and serving.

U Step Staircase by Bora Yıldırım U Step staircase is formed by interlocking two u-shaped square box profile pieces having different dimensions. This way, the staircase becomes self-supporting provided that the dimensions do not exceed a threshold. In-advance preparation of these pieces provides assembly convenience. Packaging and transportation of these straight pieces are also greatly simplified.

UVine Staircase by Bora Yıldırım UVine spiral staircase is formed by interlocking U and V shaped box profiles in an alternating fashion. This way, the staircase becomes self-supporting since it does not need a center pole or perimeter support. Through its modular and versatile structure, the design brings easiness throughout manufacturing, packaging, transportation and installation.

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Bora YILDIRIM is IAD member since 2017, with 6100 IAD rating.