The Studio

Milan based
holistic & multidisciplinary
design studio.

Ruya Akyol Studio, a Milan based design and consultancy firm, provides product, furniture, and spatial design, as well as brand identity and art direction services.

 

The holistic design approach that the studio embraces, results in cohesive and refined brands. The designer’s unique style blends contemporary Italian influences, drawn from her professional experience, with minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics and a touch of warmth inspired by her Turkish heritage.

 

The studio operates with dedicated teams and offices in both Milan and Istanbul.

Awards

  • SILVER A' DESIGN AWARD
    Desen, Ruya Akyol Studio
    2025
  • SILVER A' DESIGN AWARD
    Baia, Ruya Akyol Studio
    2025
  • EDIDA
    Young Designer
    2025
  • GOOD DESIGN AWARD
    Pi, Oobje
    2025
  • ADI DESIGN INDEX
    Plu, Hiro
    2023
  • GERMAN DESIGN AWARD
    Punos, Oobje
    2025
  • BRONZE A' DESIGN AWARD
    Tiramisu, Froa
    2024
  • BRONZE A' DESIGN AWARD
    Tux, Rapido
    2024

The Designer

The founder, Rüya Akyol, completed her education at Istanbul Technical University, Politecnico di Milano and Domus Academy with honors in Industrial Design and Communication Design.

 

She worked with Claudio Bellini in Milan and Philippe Starck in Paris as a designer and studio director for many years before she established her own studio.

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