About

Defne Özdoğan is a scenographer and designer based in Istanbul, Turkey, with a background in architecture. Her work spans across theatre, opera, dance, musicals, film, and fashion, where she combines spatial design with storytelling to create immersive environments. Drawing on her architectural training, Defne creates designs that engage the senses, explore human interaction, and push the boundaries of materiality.

Her approach is both conceptual and hands-on, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Defne views each project as an opportunity to craft meaningful, emotional experiences through space, material, and movement. With a resourceful and multidisciplinary mindset, she brings her diverse skills to create dynamic, thoughtful designs across various performative arts.