Efe Kutuk | Kean University

Kean Ocean

Due to icy conditions on the Ocean County College campus, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will be conducted remotely on Wednesday, January 28.

This remote schedule applies only to Kean Ocean. Kean’s main campus in Union and Kean Skylands will operate as normal.

Only essential personnel should report in person for work at Kean Ocean. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor.

Education

MID, Industrial Design, Scuola Politecnica di Design

Areas of Expertise

Social Design
Sustainability
Generative Design
Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing
CAD Software

Courses Taught

ID Studio I, II, III,
Portfolio: ID
Introduction to Drafting and CAD in ID
Special Topics: Internet of Things

Biography

Efecem Kutuk is a New York based multidisciplinary design academician and designer specializing in furniture, lighting, commercial products, brand identity and interiors. Kutuk's well-rounded design background and informed aesthetic is the product of his diverse and international experiences. Efecem’s current portfolio includes award-winning furniture designs, table top designs, commercial and residential interiors. He has taught Industrial Design courses at Drexel University, Montclair State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and is a full time faculty at Michael Graves College, Kean University. Kutuk earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design from Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey and a Masters degree in Industrial Design from Milan's elite Scuola Politechnica di Design.

Teaching Philosophy

I strive to be a role model and take an industry parallel approach in teaching.