Ceren Şahmaran
Interior Architect & Researcher
Çankaya
Summary
I am an interior designer with a strong academic and research focus on environmental perception and spatial acoustics. My recent work explores how individuals with ADHD perceive acoustic and visual environments in informal learning spaces, integrating both quantitative sound measurements and qualitative methods such as narrative interviews. With studio experience in concept development, detailing, and design representation, I bridge the gap between design practice and human-centered research, aiming to inform inclusive and sensory-sensitive spatial solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
Bilkent University
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Assisted undergraduate students during their 2nd and 4th year interior architecture design studios, and summer detail studio courses.
- Provided guidance on concept development, spatial detailing, and design representation.
- Supported students with technical drawing improvement and overall design presentation, including 3D visualization and rendering.
Part-time
Mekan Proje ve İnşaat Ltd. Ltd.
06.2022 - 09.2022
Summer Office Internship
Esat Fişek Interiors
08.2021 - 09.2021
Summer Term Construction Site Internship
Bilim İnşaat
07.2020 - 08.2020
Campus Life Committee Member
Bilkent University
12.2019
Education
Master's Degree - Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Bilkent University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Undergraduate/Minor - Graphic Design
Bilkent University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Undergraduate - Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Bilkent University
01.2018 - 01.2021
English preparatory program - English Language Vocational School
Bilkent University
Çankaya, ANKARA 01.2016 - 01.2018
High School -
Yavuz Selim High School
Tavşanlı, Kütahya 01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe illustrator
- Enscape
- Microsoft Office programs
Accomplishments
Selected Projects Exhibition
Zülfü Livaneli Cultural Center, Çankaya / ANKARA – April 2, 2019
- Interior Architecture and Environmental Design student work selected for public exhibition.
Honor Certificates – I.D. Bilkent University, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
- Spring Semester 2018–2019
- Spring Semester 2019–2020
- Fall Semester 2020–2021
- Spring Semester 2020–2021
- Fall Semester 2021–2022
- Spring Semester 2021–2022
Accomplishments
- Selected as one of 20 international recipients for the prestigious I-INCE Young Professionals Grant, awarded to early-career acousticians and students in noise control engineering.
- Recognized for academic excellence, public presentation potential, and active contribution to the field.
I-INCE Young Professionals Grant Recipient
Inter-Noise 2025 Congress
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Bilkent University
09.2022 - 09.2025
Part-time
Mekan Proje ve İnşaat Ltd. Ltd.
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master's Degree - Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Bilkent University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Summer Office Internship
Esat Fişek Interiors
08.2021 - 09.2021
Summer Term Construction Site Internship
Bilim İnşaat
07.2020 - 08.2020
Undergraduate/Minor - Graphic Design
Bilkent University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Campus Life Committee Member
Bilkent University
12.2019
Undergraduate - Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Bilkent University
01.2018 - 01.2021
English preparatory program - English Language Vocational School
Bilkent University
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School -
Yavuz Selim High School
01.2013 - 01.2016