Manifest

Atahan Göktürk Güner | January 2023 | Issue 01

We are the ones who interrupt the cycle of a leaf, giving it new meanings, functions, ideas, and thoughts. As an example, the first designers were Homo Sapiens, but many other living beings also fit this description. Changing the shape of an object, reusing it, giving it new meanings, adding ideas, and most importantly, actions taken to meet a need are what we do. Humans began by chipping a stone to make a tool, in an effort to dominate other living things.

Paper Piyon: Paper Toy Products

Atahan Göktürk Güner | March 2023 | Issue 02

The imagination of a child is as creative as being able to see a goat eat a snake, or to see a sheep inside a box. Even as we grow older, we are still those who can see the sheep inside the box. For us, the edge of a carpet can be a road and a pot lid can be a steering wheel. Our favorite coffee is the one we used to play with when we were kids, and the one we served to you. As those who do not want children's dreams to be limited, we are starting a new project.

What is an Earthquake? Precautions to be Taken in an Earthquake

Sema Öztürk | August 2023 | Issue 03

An earthquake is an event in which the energy that suddenly emerges as a result of fractures in the earth's crust spreads in waves and shakes the environments they pass through and the earth's surface. Earthquakes can be so small that they cannot be felt, or they can be large enough to destroy cities. Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, continental drift and volcanic activity.

The Boundary of Progress: AI as Artistic Production

Mürvet Kalın | January 2023 | Issue 01

When we first think of artificial intelligence, we tend to think of computers with cognitive abilities that are similar to humans and that make our lives easier. However, when we add the concept of art to this definition, it becomes somewhat inadequate. Today, some quarters in the art world and mainstream view AI-generated art as the latest development in contemporary art, but to define these autonomous works or experiences, we need to delve a little deeper.

1950s Turkish Migration and Its Impact on Painting

İdil Akil | March 2023 | Issue 02

Human migration is the change of the place where the person or a group lives permanently. ‘Human migration’ does not include nomadism (seasonal migration), seasonal labor, arbitrary travel. Human migration; what immigrants do to raise their living standards; to escape negativities such as war, hunger, unemployment or political oppression; is compulsory or non-essential mobility. Migration is an ordinary human behavior. Evolutionarily trying to protect and survive is part of human nature.

Emergency Tent - Temporary Shelter After Disaster

Piyon Magazine | August 2023 | Issue 03

Emergency Tent is a living unit where people can stay until the temporary shelters are built after the disaster. It is designed for one person per unit. If required, it can accommodate two people thanks to the portable bed. It is easy to set up thanks to its gusseted scissor mechanism. Unlike many tents or inflatable shelters, it is robust. Can be reused after use.

Digitization in Fashion Design

Sema Öztürk | January 2023 | Issue 01

Fashion is one of the most linear systems that enables people and brands to express themselves. Digital fashion takes this system to a new environment. With the increasing popularity of the Metaverse, the digital fashion industry is turning into a global empire that includes both big luxury brands and retail consumers. How? Blockchain technology has already started to transform everything from our currency to internet interactions.

Formation of the Artist Personality

Hazal Koçyiğit | March 2023 | Issue 02

The concepts of art and artist, are inexplicable as general definitions. Because art, in and of itself, is a relative concept. Let alone changing from each individual, the emotions of art can change thousands of times even for one person. So when the concept of art is so special nowadays, for whom do we use the word “artist” or for what can we say “yes, this is art!”?

Shigeru Ban’s Designs for Earthquake Victims

Elif Ekin Kaptan | August 2023 | Issue 03

Shigeru Ban is a Japanese architect known for his innovative use of materials and his work on humanitarian projects. His firm, Shigeru Ban Architects, has designed a wide range of buildings around the world, including museums, office buildings, residences and temporary housing for disaster relief. Ban is also known for using sustainable and recyclable materials in his designs. Looking at some of Ban's designs for earthquake victims can move us forward socially and culturally, inspiring us with creative ways to help people.

“Robots cannot participate in the Olympics”: An Ethical Look at the Art of Artificial Intelligence

İdil Akil | January 2023 | Issue 01

The creation of digital art is not new, but advancements in artificial intelligence have created a new environment where all types of media can be created without excessive human input. In September 2022, an artist named Jason M. Allen won the digital arts category of the Colorado State Fair with his work Théâtre d'Opéra Spatial, sparking intense debates about the nature of art and the validity of AI-created works. However, it is important to keep in mind that this raises many ethical issues.