Industrial designer, Defne Koz was born in Turkey and raised professionally in Italy. Her interests span from humanizing new technologies to rediscovering the tradition of hand made products. Common to all her projects are her distinctive design language and the research on the sensorial qualities of materials.
She is partner of Koz Susani Design, based in Chicago, with Marco Susani, where she designs iconic, emotionally engaging, innovative award winning products and experiences. Koz Susani Design is an award winning design consultancy working on Design Innovation, Experience Design, and Strategic Design for international clients.