About Me
This is me
My name is Dilara Altaylar. I was born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. I went to a high school for gifted and talented stundents and graduated with IB diploma along with half-time conservatory school diploma. I am currently a fashion design major at Drexel University with a minor in marketing. My artwork is mostly inspired by Turkish culture, identity, chaos, and conflicts.
Education
Drexel University
Bachelors of Science in Fashion Design
Honors Degree at Pennoni Honors College
Minor in Marketing
GPA: 3.98
2021-Present
Güher-Süher Pekinel Music School
Part-time Conservatory School Diploma
Curriculum: Instrumental, Bassoon
2016-2021
Awards
- Drexel - A.J Drexel Scholarship
- Drexel - Westphal Portfolio Scholarship
- Drexel - Katharine Winkelspecht Scholarship
- Sahin Family Foundation Scholarship
- Defne-Muhtar Kent Educational Foundation Scholarship
- Drexel Design I - Design Excellence Award
- Drexel Design II - Design Excellence Award
- Garbage Bag Gala - Second Place & The Most Transformative Award
- Korea International Fashion Illustration Competition 2022 - Encouragement Award
TEV Inanc High School (for the gifted and talented)
IB Diploma and Turkish National Diploma
2016-2021
GPA: 97.67%