Bahadır Benzer: A Journey of Passion and Innovation in Jewelry Design

Bahadır Benzer was born on March 3, 1983, in Aydın, Turkey. After completing high school in his hometown, he graduated from Gazi University’s Jewelry and Accessory Design Department in 2004. He then transferred to Mersin University’s Jewelry Technology and Design Department, earning his bachelor's degree in 2007. Benzer’s journey in jewelry design was shaped by his talent and deep passion for art.

Between 2007 and 2009, Benzer began his professional career as a designer at Goldaş. He left this position to fulfill his mandatory military service. After completing his service, he served as the design unit manager at SoChic from 2010 to 2014, contributing to significant projects. Subsequently, from 2014 to 2016, he joined BMA Rings, where he served as the head of the design department.

Benzer has also played an active role in academia. From 2012 to 2018, he taught Rhinoceros modeling at the Bilişim Training Center on weekends. In 2016, he established his own business, founding Morelle Jewellery and the Jewellery Art Academy. He also served as a lecturer at Istanbul Commerce University’s Jewelry Engineering Department.

A major milestone in his career was serving as a jury member in the 9th JTR Jewelry Design Competition. He also founded and managed the Istanbul Chamber of Jewelers’ Jewelry Academy. As the current president of the Association of Jewelry and Accessory Designers, Benzer has shared his extensive knowledge by writing a two-part book series titled "Computer-Aided Jewelry Design."

Benzer has expanded his expertise internationally. In 2019, he provided a week-long training program for designers at LAZURDE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has trained students from countries including India, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Germany, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom. Through Morelle Jewellery, he creates new collections each year and exports them worldwide.

In addition to his professional work, Benzer conducts seminars and workshops at various universities and high schools. He is highly skilled in advanced drawing and modeling software such as Rhinoceros, Matrix Gold, Artcam, ZBrush, KeyShot, C4D, Maverick Render, and Stable Diffusion AI, as well as graphic programs like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects. His passion for technology allows him to develop innovative solutions for the industry using 3D printers.

In his spare time, Benzer enjoys music, painting, and crafting jewelry at his workbench, highlighting his identity as both an artist and an innovative designer.

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