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Alara Sipahioglu

Profession
Technical Tutor and Material Specialist, MA Material Futures
College
Central Saint Martins
Person Type
Teacher
Alara  Sipahioglu

Biography

I am a Turkish interdisciplinary designer-engineer, focused on redefining our relationship with materials and their value. With a background in BEng Design Innovation and Creative Engineering and an MA in Material Futures, I combine technical expertise in materials and processes with a distinctive problem-solving mindset. I embrace unconventional methods to create solutions, aiming to challenge standard practices. My current work focuses on reimagining waste materials and reshaping societal attitudes towards recycling and sustainability.

I am teaching at Material Futures as a Material Specialist alongside my practice. My work has been showcased internationally; notable exhibitions include Milan Design Week, London Design Festival, and Dutch Design Week.