Ayça Canan Özbek

För 9 månader sedan flyttade jag till Sverige och går nu på en svenskakurs. Jag arbetade som modedesigner i mitt hemland. Jag kan tala turkiska, engelska och svenska på en medelnivå.

Before graduating, I had the opportunity to collaborate with designers specializing in custom made, couture, and ready-to-wear fashion. During this period, I gained experience in taking measurements, creating my own patterns, and learning how to work with different materials. Upon graduation, my plan was to establish my own fashion brand, and in the meantime, I worked on several freelance projects.I have worked on short-term projects in various fields, ranging from establishing trend areas to designing newborn baby clothing. However, with the onset of the pandemic, I joined a ready-to-wear retail company as a designer.

I completed the 3-year Fashion Design program offered by Istanbul Fashion Academy in collaboration with the London College of Fashion. During the final year of my education, I took a one-year break to attend a language course in London. Upon my return, I worked as an assistant alongside designers.