We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Neslihan Pekcan ("NP").

Pebbledesign, founded in 2004 in Istanbul, especially focused themselves for designing of residential
and commercial purposes as apartments & residentials, sample flats, restaurants, offices, hotels, yachts and concept projects worldwide. Founder of the Pebbledesign, Interior Designer Ms. Neslihan Pekcan born in 1976 in Istanbul. After attending Savannah College of Art and Design ‘Interior Design Department / USA’, graduated from Mimar Sinan University ‘Architecture Faculty / Interior Design Department / Istanbul’ in 1999. After her graduation, she started and continued her professional career in various architectural companies. Pebbledesign produces functional, unique, inspiring and particular solutions upon clients requests. Nonetheless, they autograph to the boutique projects by reflecting their design pleasure. On the other hand, ‘Pebblestones’ brand, the industrial design part, is being developed in parallel with the architectural projects since the foundation. Ms. Pekcan lately has created ‘Pebblekids’ and ‘Pebblebaby’ brands, subsidiary groups of Pebbledesign, to develop conceptual design projects for younger customers. In 2017, Pebbledesign created Pebbledesign Doo. for the developing interior architecture market in Montenegro for elite customers.

Neslihan Pekcan Designs

We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Neslihan Pekcan.

Designer Interview of Neslihan Pekcan:

DI: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?

NP : I was born in Istanbul in 1976 and have always been interested in art. When I was in my first year of high school, I couldn't decide whether to study Graphic Design or Interior Design. That year, I worked at Cen Ajans during the summer to gain insight into Graphic Design, but ultimately decided to pursue Interior Design. After completing my high school education at Air Academy High School in the USA, I studied Interior Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Upon returning to Turkey, I graduated from Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Architecture, Interior Architecture section. During my student years, I worked alongside successful professionals such as Turhan Kaşo, Barbara Pensoy, Hakan Kıran, and Eren Talu, contributing to significant projects as an interior architect. In 2004, I founded my own company, Pebbledesign.

DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?

NP : Pebbledesign, founded in 2004, on the belief that design has the power to transform lives and enhance environments, we collaborate with clients all over the world to create comfortable, sustainable places in which to live, learn, work and play. Our local strength, global vision and knowledge, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients’ needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Pebbledesign has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life of our clients. The structure of our company delivers both the customized service of a small office as well as the strong resources of a mature firm. We have created iconic designs while meeting the needs of our clients with projects that range from residential flats, commercial projects, restaurants, exhibition centers, offices to yachts. Pebbledesign has made several projects abroad. Our “Skyport Studio Sample Apartment” project has been awarded the “Interior Design Show House 2013" prize by “Europe Property Awards / London . As experienced interior designers we also offer interior design services for children within our other brands ‘Pebblekids’ and “Pebblebaby”. The Connected Box Children's Room project has won the bronze prize from A design Award & Competition in Interior Space and Exhibition Design category / 2015 in Italy. The brand started to be present in Europe after participating Maison & Objet exhibition in Paris with "Connected Box" kids room concept and gained great attention. ​

DI: What is "design" for you?

NP : Design is a way of looking at life, shaping and enhancing it through creativity and thoughtful planning. In essence, design is about solving problems and improving experiences through innovation and thoughtful solutions.

DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?

NP : I love tackling complex challenges in interior design across all types of spaces that require creative problem-solving. Also, I enjoy designing spaces where I can immerse myself in children's creative worlds.

DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?

NP : Each one provided me with a learning and growth opportunity, enabling me to push my creativity and skills to the fullest.