Inside my

design journey​

HELLO!

I am Murat Yüksel, an interior designer with over 15 years of experience in designing luxury hotels, cruise ships, and high-end residential projects. Currently, I lead the design studio at a company specializing in cruise ship interiors, where I oversee all aspects of interior design, 3D modeling, and visualization.

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My Journey So Far

1. Intern Interior Designer - Hande Tozun Interior Design Studio

2007

I launched my career as an intern at Hande Tozun Interior Design Studio, where I gained my first hands-on experience in hospitality interior design, working on high-end hotel projects and developing a strong foundation in creating functional, elegant, and guest-focused spaces.

2. Lead Designer - Hande Tozun Interior Design Studio

2008-2022

During my 15 years as Lead Designer at Hande Tozun Interior Design Studio, I played a key role in over 15 hotel projects, gaining extensive experience in hospitality and luxury residential interiors. The projects I contributed to earned the studio five international awards, including three ‘Best Hotel Design in Turkey of the Year’ honors, reflecting our excellence and innovation in hotel design.

3. Head Of Design - Cita Design Studio

2022-Present

“I am currently serving as Head of Design at Cita Design Studio, where I have led and contributed to numerous international projects, and continue to oversee and develop ongoing design initiatives.

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Achievements

45+

Completed Project

15+

Five-Star Hotel Project

17

Years Of Experience

1K+

Rendered Interior Visiual

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Skills & Tools

Let’s work together

Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear your ideas and create something meaningful together. Let’s bring your vision to life.

murat@yukselmurat.com