Based on Istanbul Bilgi University

Çiğdem Düzgüneş

Architect, 3D Designer, VR Developer

Ciğdem Düzgüneş is an architect, XR developer and lecturer. In addition to her professional background in architectural reconstruction & restitution she is an accomplished 3D designer and Virtual Reality developer.

Following her BA degree in Architecture, she first began her professional career in architectural restoration and restitution. Over the years, her specific interest in visualization introduced her with various 3D computer graphic programs and techniques including real time visualization, parametric modeling and most recently utilization of game engines in 3D modeling, animation and design. Her experience on said fields has brought her to study implementations of 3D visualization techniques for the digital reconstruction of archaeological and cultural heritage with the utilization of 3D modeling, VR software and game engines.

Çiğdem Düzgüneş is the project manager and among the co-founders of GarageAtlas where she designs and develops 3D and VR content. In addition she is an instructor of 3D computer graphics and computer animations & game design; representing women in STEM and women in games.

Fields of Interest

  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Virtual Reality Visualization
  • Digital Reconstrutcion of Cultural Heritage
  • Emerging Technologies