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WE ARE FORM&SEEK.
We are a women-owned and led design studio with a far-reaching global network spanning the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
We are a women first creative team with diverse multidisciplinary backgrounds. Our global network serves as a valuable resource and enables us to access diverse talents and perspectives precisely tailored to meet our projects’ unique needs, enhancing their outcomes.
The Form&Seek Team
Bilge Nur Saltik
Founder & Creative Director
Bilge Nur Saltik’s intent is to incorporate culture with contemporary design. Pairing the old with the new, she works with traditional craftsmen–tapping into their age-old techniques and knowledge–and introduces them to new materials and fabrication processes. This intersection produces unexpected results and never-seen-before products.
Turkish-born Nur’s practice, Form&Seek was established in 2013, shortly after receiving her master’s degree in Product Design from the Royal College of Art in London.
At Form&Seek today, each product emerges from a powerful narrative and is fuelled by an interest in human behavior and human interaction with objects.
Bilge Nur Saltik’s intent is to incorporate culture with contemporary design. Pairing the old with the new, she works with traditional craftsmen–tapping into their age-old techniques and knowledge–and introduces them to new materials and fabrication processes. This intersection produces unexpected results and never-seen-before products.
Turkish-born Nur’s practice, Form&Seek was established in 2013, shortly after receiving her master’s degree in Product Design from the Royal College of Art in London.
At Form&Seek today, each product emerges from a powerful narrative and is fuelled by an interest in human behavior and human interaction with objects.
Aylin Durmaz
Director of Strategy and Impact
Aylin Durmaz is a service designer and strategist with a background in social design, having completed her education at the Maryland Institute College of Art. As a founding member of Turkey’s first interdisciplinary innovation platform, ATÖLYE, she has contributed to the field. Her career progressed in the United States, where she developed impactful projects for numerous international private and public organizations. She has collaborated with diverse institutions, including Johns Hopkins, Greystar, and Vanguard, always prioritizing user experience to create impact.
Aylin Durmaz is a service designer and strategist with a background in social design, having completed her education at the Maryland Institute College of Art. As a founding member of Turkey’s first interdisciplinary innovation platform, ATÖLYE, she has contributed to the field. Her career progressed in the United States, where she developed impactful projects for numerous international private and public organizations. She has collaborated with diverse institutions, including Johns Hopkins, Greystar, and Vanguard, always prioritizing user experience to create impact.
Elif Rosemarie Karacali
Director of Sales And Business Development
Elif Rosemarie has a distinguished career in global sales and market effectiveness. At Vestel International, she led the Toshiba Business Unit, enhancing sales and market impact for both startups and corporate enterprises. She also managed sales for brands like Panasonic, Philips, JVC, and Hitachi in the consumer electronics sector, overseeing multicultural teams across Europe.
Elif has extensive experience in branded growth, OEM/ODM sales, business development, marketing, finance, operations, and HR. She and her team played a crucial role in making Toshiba Vestel International’s top brand for six consecutive years. As Senior Regional Sales Manager, she achieved an annual revenue of $490 million and led in both revenue and volume for nine consecutive years, accounting for 41% of Vestel International’s TV exports.
She was one of two women selected for Bilkent University’s Executive MBA program on a scholarship from Vestel.
Currently, Elif is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Form&Seek, where she identifies new business opportunities and supports the company’s growth with a focus on people and culture.
Elif Rosemarie has a distinguished career in global sales and market effectiveness. At Vestel International, she led the Toshiba Business Unit, enhancing sales and market impact for both startups and corporate enterprises. She also managed sales for brands like Panasonic, Philips, JVC, and Hitachi in the consumer electronics sector, overseeing multicultural teams across Europe.
Elif has extensive experience in branded growth, OEM/ODM sales, business development, marketing, finance, operations, and HR. She and her team played a crucial role in making Toshiba Vestel International’s top brand for six consecutive years. As Senior Regional Sales Manager, she achieved an annual revenue of $490 million and led in both revenue and volume for nine consecutive years, accounting for 41% of Vestel International’s TV exports.
She was one of two women selected for Bilkent University’s Executive MBA program on a scholarship from Vestel.
Currently, Elif is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Form&Seek, where she identifies new business opportunities and supports the company’s growth with a focus on people and culture.
Sena Ilhan
Product Designer
Sena Ilhan is a product designer who completed her education at Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts. She has strengthened her knowledge of materials in various workshops that work with different materials. She believes that materials and ideas transform together and that a good design is a perfect balance. Her special interest lies in traditional ceramics and production techniques, which is a family heritage. She is working on and learning to develop her own projects with this material. Currently, she is a product designer at Form and Seek, where she strives to design experiences and products by reflecting the spirit and energy of the team.
Sena Ilhan is a product designer who completed her education at Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts. She has strengthened her knowledge of materials in various workshops that work with different materials. She believes that materials and ideas transform together and that a good design is a perfect balance. Her special interest lies in traditional ceramics and production techniques, which is a family heritage. She is working on and learning to develop her own projects with this material. Currently, she is a product designer at Form and Seek, where she strives to design experiences and products by reflecting the spirit and energy of the team.
Damini Patel
Photographer
Bilgen Aktekin
Seasoned Communications Consultant
Bilgen Aktekin is a seasoned communications consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organizations, including the World Bank and the United Nations (UN). With a strong educational background, holding a Master of Science in Social Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Middle East Technical University, Bilgen has excelled in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
Bilgen’s expertise encompasses drafting and distributing outreach materials, managing stakeholder relations, and coordinating large-scale events. She has a proven track record in supervising communication plans, producing high-quality content for various platforms, and ensuring adherence to communication guidelines. Bilgen's extensive experience includes working closely with public institutions, enhancing their communication efforts and ensuring effective public engagement.
Throughout her career, Bilgen has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and deliver impactful communication solutions. Her work has significantly contributed to social development, particularly in promoting social entrepreneurship, fostering cohesion in refugee and host communities, and supporting climate change adaptation in agricultural sectors. Bilgen's efforts have consistently aimed at improving social outcomes and empowering communities.
Bilgen Aktekin is a seasoned communications consultant with over 15 years of experience in international organizations, including the World Bank and the United Nations (UN). With a strong educational background, holding a Master of Science in Social Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Middle East Technical University, Bilgen has excelled in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
Bilgen’s expertise encompasses drafting and distributing outreach materials, managing stakeholder relations, and coordinating large-scale events. She has a proven track record in supervising communication plans, producing high-quality content for various platforms, and ensuring adherence to communication guidelines. Bilgen's extensive experience includes working closely with public institutions, enhancing their communication efforts and ensuring effective public engagement.
Throughout her career, Bilgen has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and deliver impactful communication solutions. Her work has significantly contributed to social development, particularly in promoting social entrepreneurship, fostering cohesion in refugee and host communities, and supporting climate change adaptation in agricultural sectors. Bilgen's efforts have consistently aimed at improving social outcomes and empowering communities.
Ozgur Avcuoglu
Business Model Innovation Consultant
As a seasoned expert in business model development and innovation, I bring over 14 years of consulting experience with global organizations such as the World Bank, Ecorys, EY, and PwC. Throughout my career, I have worked in international teams to deliver impactful solutions for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. My core competencies include project management, economic policy research, strategy development, business model analysis & transformation, and workshop facilitation. I am passionate about adopting new technologies and methodologies to enhance client value. Known for setting clear objectives, fostering team ownership, and promoting collaboration, I consistently drive success in every project.
As a seasoned expert in business model development and innovation, I bring over 14 years of consulting experience with global organizations such as the World Bank, Ecorys, EY, and PwC. Throughout my career, I have worked in international teams to deliver impactful solutions for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. My core competencies include project management, economic policy research, strategy development, business model analysis & transformation, and workshop facilitation. I am passionate about adopting new technologies and methodologies to enhance client value. Known for setting clear objectives, fostering team ownership, and promoting collaboration, I consistently drive success in every project.