Buket Hoşcan Bazman
Buket Hoşcan Bazman is a Turkish designer based between Istanbul and Izmir whose practice explores the relationship between natural materials, craftsmanship, and contemporary collectible design. Trained in industrial design, she founded her first brand, Marbleous, in 2015 before establishing her independent design studio in 2018.
Working across furniture, objects, and collectible pieces, Bazman develops works that emphasize material authenticity and artisanal production. Rooted in a deep appreciation for natural materials such as stone, wood, and metal, her creations balance geometric clarity with increasingly organic forms, reflecting her ongoing exploration of craftsmanship, material expression, and timeless design.
Interview
I was born and raised in Izmir. I moved to Istanbul for university, and after living in Istanbul for 16 years, I am going back to Izmir.
In my childhood, I was always inclined to create. This first showed in my interest in fashion, redesigning my clothes, and accessories. Our home was always filled with some kind of production, and I believe the biggest influence in developing this curiosity was my family: my father and his experiments, my talented mother, and my sister with her beautiful drawings.
Before establishing my own brand, I had two work experiences in the design field where I was involved in the design process and brought my ideas to life. However, I felt I couldn’t fully express myself or develop my skills. I realized that starting my own business would give me the freedom to fully express my creativity. Thus, in 2015, I began creating my own brand.
I can say it’s the excitement of seeing the ideas that come to my mind concretely. And definitely, my curiosity.
Inspiration comes in different forms at different times for me. Sometimes, an abstract painting vividly pops up in my mind in 3D, while other times, I contemplate what I can create with a new material I’ve encountered. And I immediately put what’s in my head onto paper. I always archive my sketches. I never forget the advice my father gave me: ‘Never throw away any sketch, even if it’s just a doodle or a silly idea. Its time may not have come yet.
After a while, take them all out and look again, you might see something entirely different.’ That’s what I do. I regularly review my sketches.
I don’t have a specific working method where I set boundaries for myself. If I don’t specifically need to be in the studio or office, I can work anytime, anywhere. Lately, I’ve been working on my upcoming pieces and mostly doing some surface applications in the studio.
The most fundamental aspect of my works lies in the emphasis I place on craftsmanship and my choice of materials. I had a tendency to play with geometric forms in terms of shape, and many of my designs reflect this approach.
However, currently, I am shifting towards working with more organic forms. This shift is a reflection of my pursuit of a more natural and fluid aesthetic in my designs. Interlocking natural forms enrich the texture and aesthetics of my works, and I believe this will open up a new dimension in my artistic expression.
As an industrial designer, understanding, embracing, and expressing sculptural furniture design took me a long time. I am still striving to understand it better and convey it effectively. A sculptural piece of furniture doesn’t need to serve different functions beyond its main purpose. As you load too much meaning onto the design piece, you might stray away from art. It’s important to approach design with an open mind and not to latch onto the first idea that comes to mind. Another crucial aspect is the craftsmanship that will elevate that design idea to the next level.
I don’t think my work belongs to a specific design movement. I enjoy being versatile and drawing inspiration from diversity. I find similarities with my approach in many design movements. Even though my interests constantly change over time, I can say that I have a particular interest in Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Gae Aulenti, Charlotte Perriand.
There are many, but the first ones that come to my mind are: Vincenzo Cotiis, Ingrid Donat, Mathieu Lehanneur, Emmanuelle Simon, and Casey McCafferty.
Antoni Tapies, Saloua Raouda, Eduardo Chillida.
Respectful of materials.
“Respectful to materials.”
The Questions
(The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust.
Other historical figures who have answered confession albums are Oscar Wilde,
Karl Marx, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Cézanne…)
Being surrounded by dogs.
Losing my loved ones.
Not being selfish enough.
Lack of empathy.
My father.
Collecting antiques and vintage pieces.
Changes every single minute.
Being religious.
Self-respect.
Self-respect.
What if?
Being enterprising.
Overthinking.
Shaping my life myself.
An olive tree.
Somewhere between a lot of green and blue.
My family and my childhood.
Being a copy.
Cooking.
Perfectionist.
Laughing and crying together.
Agatha Christie.
Snape.
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My husband.
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Lie.
No regrets.
After saying “I lived”.
Live and let live.
“As you load too much meaning onto the design piece, you might stray away from art.”
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