Through everyday pieces, curated editions, and souvenir sets, Small Declarations translates the character of places and institutions into product-based narratives made to be used, kept, revisited, and remembered.
01/ Partners
With roots in Industrial Design and a keen eye for Experience Design, we shape thoughtful objects around how people use, notice, and remember them. Two perspectives, one practice.
With roots in Industrial Design and a keen eye for Experience Design, we shape thoughtful objects around how people use, notice, and remember them. Two perspectives, one practice.
Elif Doฤrul
On structuring forms that trigger dialogue
I am a multidisciplinary designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through functional simplicity. With a background in Industrial Design and a keen eye for Experience Design, I aim to bridge the gap between business needs and human-centric solutions. My work is characterized by a deep respect for material efficiency and a desire to create a 'lasting dialogue' between the brand and the consumer. I continue to develop projects that prove sustainability and premium brand identity can coexist through creative problem-solving.
รrsan Berkay Tรผlรผce
On building product narratives with intent
With a decade of experience in design, I help organizations scale their design capabilities and build product experiences that work. Formerly Senior Manager of Customer Experience & Design Research at Akbank, I now partner with companies and startups through seasonal engagements. Alongside Small Declarations and my advisory work, I am the founder of UXR Playground, a leading platform for practical UX learning, and the host of Playground Buluลmalarฤฑ in collaboration with Design Council Turkey, where we bring tech and design minds together.
รrsan Berkay Tรผlรผce
On building product-based narratives with intent
With a decade of experience in design, I help organizations scale their design capabilities and build product experiences that work. Formerly Senior Manager of Customer Experience & Design Research at Akbank, I now partner with companies and startups through seasonal engagements. Alongside Small Declarations and my advisory work, I am the founder of UXR Playground, a leading platform for practical UX learning, and the host of Playground Buluลmalarฤฑ in collaboration with Design Council Turkey, where we bring tech and design minds together.
Elif Doฤrul
On structuring forms that trigger dialogue
I am a multidisciplinary designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through functional simplicity. With a background in Industrial Design and a keen eye for Experience Design, I aim to bridge the gap between business needs and human-centric solutions. My work is characterized by a deep respect for material efficiency and a desire to create a 'lasting dialogue' between the brand and the consumer. I continue to develop projects that prove sustainability and premium brand identity can coexist through creative problem-solving.
รrsan Berkay Tรผlรผce
On building product-based narratives with intent
With a decade of experience in design, I help organizations scale their design capabilities and build product experiences that work. Formerly Senior Manager of Customer Experience & Design Research at Akbank, I now partner with companies and startups through seasonal engagements. Alongside Small Declarations and my advisory work, I am the founder of UXR Playground, a leading platform for practical UX learning, and the host of Playground Buluลmalarฤฑ in collaboration with Design Council Turkey, where we bring tech and design minds together.
Elif Doฤrul
On structuring forms that trigger dialogue
I am a multidisciplinary designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through functional simplicity. With a background in Industrial Design and a keen eye for Experience Design, I aim to bridge the gap between business needs and human-centric solutions. My work is characterized by a deep respect for material efficiency and a desire to create a 'lasting dialogue' between the brand and the consumer. I continue to develop projects that prove sustainability and premium brand identity can coexist through creative problem-solving.
รrsan Berkay Tรผlรผce
On building product narratives with intent
With a decade of experience in design, I help organizations scale their design capabilities and build product experiences that work. Formerly Senior Manager of Customer Experience & Design Research at Akbank, I now partner with companies and startups through seasonal engagements. Alongside Small Declarations and my advisory work, I am the founder of UXR Playground, a leading platform for practical UX learning, and the host of Playground Buluลmalarฤฑ in collaboration with Design Council Turkey, where we bring tech and design minds together.
Elif Doฤrul
On structuring forms that trigger dialogue
I am a multidisciplinary designer focused on creating meaningful experiences through functional simplicity. With a background in Industrial Design and a keen eye for Experience Design, I aim to bridge the gap between business needs and human-centric solutions. My work is characterized by a deep respect for material efficiency and a desire to create a 'lasting dialogue' between the brand and the consumer. I continue to develop projects that prove sustainability and premium brand identity can coexist through creative problem-solving.
02/ Inside the Studio
What started as a passionate side hustle has grown into our daily practice. As two partners, we design thoughtful objects that trigger a genuine sense of discovery. Exactly what we're obsessed with.
03/ Awards
Weโve had quite a busy year. Here are selected recognitions for work defined by clarity, craft, and measurable impact.
Weโve had quite a busy year. Here are selected recognitions for work defined by clarity, craft, and measurable impact.
Weโve had quite a busy year. Here are selected recognitions for work defined by clarity, craft, and measurable impact.
(001)
Winner
Green Product Design Awards
2026
(001)
Winner
Green Product Design Awards
2026
(002)
Awarded
A' Design Awards
2026
(002)
Awarded
A' Design Awards
2026
(003)
Shortlisted
Red Dot Design Awards
2026
(003)
Shortlisted
Red Dot Design Awards
2026
(004)
Nominated
UX Design Awards
2025
(004)
Nominated
UX Design Awards
2025
04/ ACROSS INSTITUTIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
Selected collaborations with institutions, cultural organizations, and brands across research, strategy, product design, and production.
WHAT WEโVE DONE SO FAR THIS YEAR
CULTURAL EDITIONS
20+
SOUVENIR UNITS
1000+
CORPORATE COLLABORATIONS
5+
EVENT COLLABORATIONS
5+
CULTURAL EDITIONS
20+
SOUVENIR UNITS
1000+
CORPORATE COLLABORATIONS
5+
EVENT COLLABORATIONS
5+
05/ Letโs work together
Have a project in mind?
From museum editions to bespoke corporate gifts and curated experiences, we develop product-based narratives from initial concept to final production.
