Dr. Onur Mustak Cobanli is a designer and economist, best known as the co-founder and administrator of OMC Design Studios, established in 2009. With a Ph.D. in Design from Politecnico di Milano, Cobanli’s academic and professional work bridges the worlds of design and economics, focusing on the societal and economic value of design. He has created over a thousand design concepts, many of which have garnered international recognition and awards.
He is also the Coordinator and Lead Jury Member of the A' Design Award & Competition, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious international design awards, which he co-founded to promote global design excellence and innovation.
Cobanli has held academic positions at institutions such as the University of Bologna and Politecnico di Milano, and has presented his research at global design conferences. His multidisciplinary approach, guided by the principle "form follows utility," continues to influence product development, branding, and business design. In addition to his design work, he has experience in finance and communications, and his contributions have been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications worldwide.
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