The International Design Week, organized in May 2026 by the Faculty of Architecture at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), brought academics from various disciplines, designers, sector representatives and students together. Through the conferences, panels, talks, workshops, exhibitions, concerts and various student activities held as part of the 3-day event’s program, participants got the opportunity to explore and experience different aspects of design.
As part of the events, the Design Week Reels Competition, sponsored by MEPAŞ, encouraged students to share the experiences they gained throughout the event through creative and original short videos. The competition attracted strong interest from students across various faculties of the University, once again demonstrating that design is not limited to the Faculty of Architecture but serves as an inspiring experience for the entire university community. The submitted entries were evaluated based on their creativity, storytelling, technical quality, and their ability to capture the spirit and atmosphere of the event.
The competition jury consisted of MEPAŞ Director Şaziye Hafızoğlu, Dean of the EMU Faculty of Architecture Prof. Dr. Asu Tozan, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Prof. Dr. Beser Oktay Vehbi, and Research Assistant Kemal Menemenci from the EMU Faculty of Architecture. Following the jury’s evaluation, Göksenin Serper, a student from the EMU Faculty of Communication, was awarded first place in the 13th International Design Week Reels Competition with an original and compelling reels video. Serper’s work earned the appreciation of the jury for successfully reflecting the productive, creative, and interdisciplinary spirit of Design Week.
In a statement issued by the EMU Faculty of Architecture, all students who participated in the competition were congratulated and thanked for their valuable contributions, while Göksenin Serper, the winner of the competition, received special congratulations for this outstanding achievement.
Following the successful conclusion of the 13th International Design Week, appreciation was extended to all speakers, participants, sponsors, and students who contributed to the event. The Faculty also expressed its hope of coming together once again at the 14th International Design Week to celebrate and be inspired by the creative atmosphere of design.