PREFACE
This edited volume, Interpreting Cultural Heritage in Contemporary Design, brings together contributions from multiple authors, each examining the dynamic relationship between cultural heritage and contemporary creative practices. By presenting these diverse perspectives within a unified framework, the volume offers a comprehensive understanding of how historical and cultural knowledge can be reinterpreted and applied across different design disciplines.
From the historic urban landscape of Istanbul, explored through travel narratives, to the rich textures of traditional handwoven textiles originating from various regions of Türkiye, the transformative potential of cultural heritage emerges as a central theme. The reinterpretation of motifs from Erzurum and Tabriz into sculptural accessory designs demonstrates how historical and symbolic elements can be translated into contemporary and functional art objects. Similarly, the study of lettering, calligraphy, and typography traces the evolution of visual language, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between historical practices and modern design thinking.
By bringing together these seemingly distinct domains—urban cultural representation, textile transformation, accessory design, and visual language—this volume emphasizes the shared processes of interpretation, adaptation, and creative recontextualization. Readers will encounter not only analyses of historical and cultural materials but also reflections on their relevance and application within contemporary design practices.
Ultimately, this collection underscores that cultural heritage should not be understood merely as a static legacy of the past. Rather, it represents a living and dynamic resource that continues to inspire, inform, and shape contemporary design practices.
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