If there is one expression that describes Istanbul, then it is the “dancing city”: loud and impetuous, raw and wild, passionate and ecstatic. These characteristics shape the young designers of the city and the ideas with which they respond to an internationally dominated design industry.
For the first time, this book presents a comprehensive view of Istanbul’s aspiring and incredibly exciting, but as yet relatively unknown, design scene. Texts and images from over thirty leading designers are complimented by in-depth essays and documentation on the cultural context of Istanbul. 

Artists among others:
Erdem Akan & maydesign, Refik Anadol, Sefer Çağlar & Seyhan Özdemir (Autoban), Demet Bilici, Alper Böler, Ela Cindoruk, Nil Deniz & Demirden Design, Omer Ozan Erdogan & Creative Bonanza Gürsan Ergil, Aykut Erol, Arzu Firuz & Paul Huber, Bayram Gümüs, Serhan Gürkan, Joelle Hancerli, Human Cities, Asli Kiyak Ingin, Meric Kara, Şule Koç & Demirden design, Defne Koz, Tamer Nakisci, Demir Obuz & Demirden Design, Mehtap Obuz & Demirden Design, Sema Obuz & Demirden Design, Koray Özgen, Paratoner  (Cüneyt Ara, Erdem Keskin, Murat Özbay, Ender Yolcu), Aziz Sariyer, Derin Sariyer, Adnan Serbest, Sema Topaloğlu, Can Yalman and Pinar Yar & Tugrul Gövsa (GAEAforms)