Ozlem Kaya

Usak University · Faculty of Arts and Sciences

The social, cultural and political structure of each period also shapes the style of works of art. Works belonging to disciplines such as fashion, painting, sculpture and architecture are produced under the influence of the period. In this context, the Gothic style, which paved the way for the Renaissance in art history, influenced societies and sh...

The aim of this study is to determine the expectations of individuals in different age groups working in the textile industry regarding the changes that may occur with Industry 4.0, their predictions and the values they attribute to work, thus creating an idea about the future of working life. In this study, participants were asked demographic ques...

Globally, 2020 has been a year of unprecedented changes in working life and many new practices being implemented. After the coronavirus epidemic was described as a global epidemic, the whole world took steps to take strict measures in every field and to develop different models in working life. In the COVID-19 environment, a large part of the workf...

The leather industry, which is an important building block of the Turkish economy, is heavily affected by the changes in the world as a part of the global economy. In addition to the employment and added value it provides, it can also affect the country's very important macroeconomic values such as turnover and capacity utilization. Due to the size...

Throughout the ages, technology and art have been intrinsically linked. While technology and the arts have some important links between the commercial, industrial and legal sectors, they are often regarded as distinct sectors of contemporary society. However, technology and art have a long and special relationship that permeates all stages of human...

The brand is one of the most important product features that give the products an identity, distinguish them from competing products, and enable the consumer to decide on the purchase and use of the product. The brand has a very important role in the competition in the market. It is very effective in the purchasing behavior of consumers. Today, wit...

The concepts of sustainability and sustainable development are among the most discussed topics of the last few decades in our world where environmental degradation is increasing. The concept of sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the textile and apparel industry, as it is one of the largest industries in the world in terms of workf...

In the sectoral context, textile is one of the most important sources of income that provides an important economic power and employment for countries around the world. Especially when looking at natural textile products, it is seen that some countries have geographical advantages. In this context, countries with a deep- rooted textile infrastructu...

The fashion sector, which is one of the sectors where continuous change is experienced the most, is one of the sectors where the consumption rate is high. For this reason, the issue of sustainability draws attention as an important issue in the fashion industry. In this context, it is seen that many world brands and fashion designers support this i...

The human-centered design approach can be defined as the sum of the methods and procedures that make it possible to carry out each evaluation and design intervention, starting with an awareness. It is a philosophy of intervention that places not only people’s needs and expectations, but above all people at the center of the design and production pr...

Fashion can also express the need for change, the need for adornment, the urge to look different or the desire to be remarkable, which allows people to dress as they physically feel. All these needs and impulses can cause the human body to come to the fore or to be thrown into the background. The state of trust or distrust of people's own bodies ha...

In the absence of general culture books, the people of the Middle Ages in Europe took superstitions for granted, and incredible things were easily accepted as undisputed truths. Today, everyone knows what a dog or a bee is, but in those days fabulous stories were considered non-fiction. In the Middle Ages, stories beautified boring times and people...

Certain materials are needed for the emergence of a product in production processes. These materials, which are examined in two main groups as main and auxiliary materials, are among the most important needs for all manufacturing sectors. At this point, the smallest problem that can be experienced in all areas from production to the customer can le...

Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed a series of epidemics of infectious diseases with high rates of transmission. Currently, we are still going through a pandemic period that has affected the livelihood, social life, and most importantly, the health of billions of people physically and spiritually. This pandemic process, called COVID...

With the gradual development of modern aesthetics, ethnic elements in clothing design are increasingly attracting the attention of consumers. Through the selection of traditional national elements and the combination of modern technology, modern clothing design aims to reach more people, realizing inheriting and advancing the traditional national p...

Color, one of the most important factors of the fashion industry, has developed together from the past to the present as one of the areas where the person can express himself best. Color creates a strong cultural language by conveying economic, social, political, etc. messages that reveal how we relate to our world and ourselves throughout history....

The fashion industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. There are many retailers and brands in this industry that strive to dress products up by consumers. For this reason, the industry carries out very different strategies in creating new products or services, establishing a brand perception, determining the brand direction, a...

Angel figures, which are frequently used in the art of depiction, have an important place in the history of art. Angels, who are intermediaries between God, holy persons and even humans, are winged spiritual beings who have a very important place in bringing news from God, glorifying holy persons and on the day of judgment. These beings are of grea...

In the absence of general culture books, the people of the Middle Ages in Europe took superstitions for granted, and incredible things were easily accepted as undisputed truths. Today, everyone knows what a dog or a bee is, but in those days fabulous stories were considered non-fiction. In the Middle Ages, stories beautified boring times and people...

The development of people's understanding of clothing over time, their fashion sense or following fashion has become closely related to their culture. When we look at the clothing history of countries from a historical perspective, it is seen that it turns into an ideological piece that indicates status, as well as being a part of culture. While ea...

Technology in fashion emerges as a different factor in globalizing competition. Especially during the pandemic process, technology and digitalization have become important for many sectors. Fashion is one of these sectors. Digitalization is not a new situation in the field of fashion, but this process is progressing very slowly for our country. Wit...

Angel figures, which are frequently used in the art of depiction, have an important place in the history of art. Angels, who are intermediaries between God, holy persons and even humans, are winged spiritual beings who have a very important place in bringing news from God, glorifying holy persons and on the day of judgment. These beings are of grea...

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of working life. Methods: Within the scope of the study, questionnaire was applied to 510 people working in the public and private sectors in Turkey. The survey form consists of sections on employee’s demographic information, and quality of working li...

In the historical process, clothing has emerged as the most basic need of people, and these needs of people have changed over time, and this change has led to the formation and development of the fashion phenomenon. The development process of fashion goes along with the development process of people. In this development, we can talk about colors, h...

For some good years, there have been frequent returns to ethnic motifs in design, seen as a necessity in terms of inspiration, but also as a cultural reference present within the fashion system. Through this return to the ethnic motives and elements, the importance of the cultural and social archetypes, developed during an important historical dura...

Canonically defined, the theme of the icon, as well as its symbolism, is not within the competence of the artist. Unlike profane art, the icon spontaneously reveals the mystery it represents. Moreover, she lives from this reality and can only be perceived from within. In sacred painting its basic features are provided by the canons. Thus, the posit...

With the developing world, it is seen that both the concept and the field of design have expanded and become more complex. In order to solve complex design problems and to meet user needs, it is seen that the concept of design has started to be viewed as a problem-solving and decision-making action, and the phenomenon of contemporary design has eme...

Innovation, which is a key element in determining innovative performance, competitiveness and national economic progress, is not an option for businesses, but a necessity for them to face global competition and sustainable development. The innovation culture, which is a dynamic talent, means being open to new ideas, enabling businesses to systemati...

During the Ottoman Empire, which was established in Anatolia after the Seljuks, many developments were made in the name of art for 600 years. Especially thanks to the Ottoman Empire's value to the artist and art, very good works have been produced in many fields. In addition to branches such as calligraphy, illumination, miniature and marbling, fab...

Since the beginning of 1990, with the increasing use of personal computers in the business world, software, different programs and applications running on computers have become increasingly important. Because of the convenience it brings to many points, computers have endeared themselves to the professional user. In today's world, three-dimensional...

The beauty of the point where we are in history right now is that we can benefit from centuries of scientific and artistic researches in the field of color theory. There are whole volumes that have been written about the color theory, volumes that are worthtos pare a bit of time on, and whom are digging deep into this subject. In the field of desig...

Developments in industry and technology lead to changes in production and design forms. The textile and fashion sector was not also excluded from these developments, and they were particularly affected by the design and production point. In this context, technological developments in the field of textile and fashion can take many forms. Some develo...

Fashion has dragged the masses with its great impact on human life for centuries, and has accelerated consumption with its ever-changing dynamic structure. In the multi-billion-dollar fashion sector where this consumption wheel is spinning, fashion companies benefit from all the blessings of marketing and make effective fashion marketing plans in o...

Fashion shows are one of the most important promotion areas of the fashion sector today, as promotions made with models accompanied by a specific place, music, dance and choreography, in order to introduce clothes designed by considering seasonal conditions, fashion, models and colors in a certain period of time. The exhibition process is as import...

Art and fashion have a very special place among the factors that shape today's modern life. Fashion products are formed as a reflection of the resources that nurture art and fashion. Fashion, which is fed by many sources, has started to change direction in recent years, especially influenced by art movements, art movements that are considered moder...

The integration of the concept of fashion as an integral phenomenon in daily life and its constant change and development caused it to be associated with many social disciplines. One of these disciplines is art. At the beginning of the 20th century, art trends influenced fashion design as well as many other branches of art, a period in which artist...

Anthropological interest in cultural diversity is the most important point behind the creation of large collections of artifacts from all regions of the world. Usually these artifacts are stored and exhibited in museums built specifically for this purpose. Especially these collected works can be in complete contrast with the works of art that defin...

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Folk art is defined as creation that does not belong to the classical or modern arts but is generally included in traditional or domestic handcraft production. Works of folk art are generally of anonymous origin; their producers have not graduated from aesthetic or artistic studies in the narrowest sense. The discovery of the phenomenon of folk art...

Greek mythology made the Earth a mother goddess, Geea or Gaia, the primordial deity who gave birth to all the other gods, and the concept is one of the most durable and consistent in the history of mankind, manifested in hundreds of variants, from Terra Mater of the Romans, to the mother goddesses-who personify the Earth, nature, fertility present...

It is discerned that colors possessed symbolic values and meanings in cultures since early history. Colors were sometimes used as a means of expression in artworks and sometimes as a communication tool for expressing emotions and thoughts of individuals in the society and getting their messages across. Today, the color symbolism gave way to functio...

Clothing, which is one of the most prominent indicators of social status and gender and therefore effective in the preservation or destruction of symbolic borders, plays an important role in establishing identity as one of the most visible forms of consumption. Clothing, which is an important communication tool in expressing the identity of the ind...

In parallel with the economic, social, cultural, technological and environmental changes in the world, design education is undergoing a transformation. Design education has changed with this transformation, focusing on development of new strategies and tactics based on different areas. Today, with the rapidly developing technology, the problem of d...

In parallel with the economic, social, cultural, technological and environmental changes in the world, design education is undergoing a transformation. Design education has changed with this transformation, focusing on development of new strategies and tactics based on different areas.Today, with the rapidly developing technology, the problem of de...

It is known that fashion designers make a great deal of use of art, especially the colors and stripes of painters and sculptors. Art movements popular in certain periods and popular artists of these movements have always been the leading factor for fashion. Fashion, like art, combines the trio of artwork, creative and audience. Therefore, fashion i...

Using the spirit of time creatively and turning its in uence into unique, timely and marketable products has been the key to survival of fashion-oriented spaces since the beginning of the twentieth century. As in all elds, the development of innovative products in the fashion eld takes place after the result of different stages and creativity. In c...

There is a deep connection between art and human life. Art is one of the most powerful disciplines that describes the culture, identity, values, ways of living, feelings of people-society. The fact that art is of age with human history also valid for art education. Because where there is art, in a sense there is art education. Art education functio...

Who wrote one of the global economy's most striking success story in the Asia-Pacific region, located in South Korea, especially the rapidly increasing its economic size of the last thirty years with important reforms and the need Turkey with our major foreign trade partner as it has raised the foreign trade volume trade volume with while both othe...

Art is the most powerful discipline which expresses human being’s values, culture, identity, life styles, emotions and society’s experiences. In the historical process, the art was buttressed by human beings and accordingly by civilizations and was transferred from one human being to another. In the history of humankind, art and human being got int...

The fashion sector is one of the sectors that have the power and share that cannot be ignored in today's economies, which are strengthened by the influence of technology and competition, which are growing and gaining great momentum. Today, it is important for the fashion sector to create a brand in order to be able to compete effectively in terms o...

The garment sector, which is known as the leading sector of Turkey and a labor-intensive sector, has a significant potential to change all production processes and business models. Therefore, for survival in a highly difficult global competition environment, the garment industry needs to start transition to smart companies from ordinary production...

On every stage of our life, we observe technological developments on the products and communication instruments we use. In the world of technology that changes rapidly “Will the role of the ergonomics on design of human-machine systems lose its effect?” question might come to mind. We can declare that with the technological development all over the...

As the world's sixth largest exporter of apparel, the Turkish apparel sector is one of the leading sectors of our country's economy with its heavy weight in production and employment. When the textile and apparel sector considered together, the gross domestic product, manufacturing and the share of industrial production, exports, net foreign curren...

In today's modern market, consumer demands and needs are constantly changing. New processes and steps are needed to keep up with these changes. In post-modern markets in which consumers have a say, businesses want to ensure their continuity in the market by meeting consumer demands and needs. Therefore, factors such as design, low price, flexibilit...

Abstract Fashion photography is one of the most important areas that can be associated with fashion. The share of fashion photography is quite large in the promotion of every product that can be called fashion. Fashion photography is the photographing of a fashion item or a garment using different techniques, emphasizing the characteristics. Being...

ABSTRACT The integration of the technical structure and social structure of work organizations is one of the most important issues of today’s business life. It is of great importance for the employee to be healthy, happy, productive and able to work in harmony with his / her work. As a result of the adaptation, the e ciency and efficiency of the em...

Today, an intricate link has emerged between technology and design which feed and affect each other. There is no need for complicated systems to see this advanced connection. It is sufficient to look at spaces we encounter in daily life or tools-equipment and devices that we use. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, whose f...

Apparel sector played an important role in the development of developing countries throughout the industrialization process. The high added value created by the sector in the process of production and its high share in total exports lead to an increase in the economic development and prosperity levels of countries. Considering that especially the a...

Leather and leather products that are among the indispensable products of the fashion sector today are used freeuently by designers to create uniiue designs and diversify their areas and forms of usage with the development of several innovative technologies. The leather and garment sector is a labor-intensive sector. The products in this sector are...

Peoples of the world may integrate with the civilization with their cultural values. Nations’ cultural values are an indicator of what they have historically experienced and what they can achieve. In terms of supporting such a process, museums may be considered to be one of the most effective tools for protecting, presenting and updating the existe...

Fashion design, which narrates the lifestyle and dynamics of its period, the zeitgeist and people of the time through clothing, is a stylistic way of expression where the lifestyles of people are reflected on their bodies with its visual and tangible structure. Fashion design, which is a process of thought and creation that prioritizes visuality, a...

Work accidents and occupational diseases are one of the most important problems of professional life. Today, many workers in different sectors around the world are losing their lives due to work accidents and occupational diseases. Work accidents and occupational diseases are still a serious issue in Turkey, and it is clear that legal regulations a...

Several studies on the relationship between working conditions and the employee have revealed that the environment and conditions of working affect the employee's performance, productivity, health and safety. This issue seems to be highly important when it is considered not only in terms of the employee but also regarding the quality of the working...

Anatolia occupies a separate and special place for those studying the history of the world. It has always been a precious living space influencing the cultures around it and being settled as a homeland. Since the Paleolithic, Anatolia has been home to the great civilizations. Accordingly, it can be seen that this geography has a multinational and m...

We may classify risk factors which cause work related accidents and occupational diseases as chemical, physical, psychosocial, biological and other ergonomic factors. Risk factors such as repetitive work, muscle exhausting work positions, tasks based on strength, mechanical strains, heat, vibration are related to vocational muscle and skeleton syst...

Ready-made clothing sector is one of Turkey's leading manufacturing sectors in terms of contribution to manufacturing, employment and exports. The manufacturing and export capacity of the sector requires the use of raw materials in a wide variety of qualities and significant quantities. For this reason, the need for textile materials such as fibers...

Ergonomics has developed as an application of knowledge accumulation in very different qualities that can improve the efficiency of human performance in different directions. Ergonomics which is also related to different branches of science covers a wide range of applications. Ergonomics has great importance in determining both sensual, perceptual...

Several work accidents and occupational diseases at apparel establishments may be related to workstations and equipment that are not suitable for the employee or not designed ergonomically. The most tangible evidence for this are the work accidents that were experienced and reported. There are various solid steps that may be taken on a sectoral lev...

OZET Günümüzde birçok işletme, rekabet üstünlüğü elde etmede işletmeler arası ilişkilerin önemini anlamış ve gerek tedarikçileri gerekse müşterileriyle olan ilişkilerini karşılıklı iş birliği ve kazanç esasına bağlı olarak yeniden yapılandırmaya başlamıştır. Özellikle tedarikçilerle gelişen sıkı iş birliğinin; ürün kalitesinin artırılması, satın al...

Abstract It is the most natural right for people with disabilities, as persons who have constant loss of function or disability with a certain extent from physical, mental, spiritual and social aspects and are unable to perform their normal life activities, to benefit from economic, social and cultural activities as normal citizens. This has been...

Nowadays, people who are the most important factor of production are facing various problems in workplaces, parallel with technological developments. These problems first constitute a threat to human health, and then to all kinds of business products. Protection of workers’ health and safety is important in terms of the whole society. During the wo...

Textile and apparel production, as being one of the main elements that made the industrial revolution happen in the 18th century, plays an important role in the industrialization of countries today as it has been in the past. Textile and apparelindustry played a key role in the industrialization, and the formation and settlement of industrializatio...

Clothing, which is shaped by political, economic, social, religious, geographical, aesthetic and cultural accumulations of a society, is seen as a part of material culture due to these characteristics. When the historical process is examined, it is observed that different societies through cultural interaction reflect each other's clothing characte...

Textile and garment industries in Turkey have begun to develop by depending on cotton farming, and have become the sectors that are able to make exports in significant levels due to the increase in the ratio of textile and garment products in our exports in 1970s and also to the help of liberal economic policies adopted in 1980s. The knowledge and...

OZET İnsan-Makina Sistemini tasarlarken sadece verimli ve üretken sistem kurmak yeterli değildir. Kurulacak bu sistemin aynı zamanda insanca olması ve etik değerleri de göz önünde bulundurması gerekir. Tasarımcılar, insanı güdüleyen iş çevresinin karakteristikleri üzerinde çalışmalı ve bunları insanın önemli roller üstlendiği organizasyonlarda haya...

Yaşam koşullarının uygun hale getirilmesinde ve standartların yükseltilmesinde, makine, yapı, giysi, alet ve donanım başta olmak üzere her türlü ürünün tasarım aşamasından başlayarak üretim ve kullanım aşamalarında o ürünü kullanacak veya ondan yararlanacak olanın insan olduğu göz önünde tutularak, ürünün amaca uygunluğu kesin olarak sağlanmak zoru...

In making the living conditions suitable and increasing the standards, starting from the designing stage of all types of products to production and usage stage, including especially machinery, production, clothing, tool and equipment, It is essential to ensure that the product is strictly suitable for the purpose, by taking into account that the hu...

Today clothing industry, with its heavy presence in production and employment, is one of the leading industries of the country's economy. In the clothing industry which is the locomotive of our exports, the need for design and designer increase day by day as a parallel to the developments in the local and international markets. Therefore, plenty of...

In today’s market environment where customer needs and wants change constantly, only designing products with technical excellence is not enough for the success of the firm. Ergonomic characteristics to meet the expectations of the customers like physical, psychological and affective comfort started to stand out in all kinds of products. In this reg...

ÖZET Pazar yoğunlaşması işletmeler için çok önemli bir kavramdır. Yoğunlaşma derecesi işletmelerin sektördeki davranışlarını ve pazarlama faaliyetlerini belirlemektedir. Yoğunluk arttıkça pazardaki rekabet şansı da o kadar azalmaktadır. Ülkemizdeki sektörlerin çok büyük bir kısmında yüksek yoğunlaşma görülmektedir. Bu durum Türkiye'deki birçok sekt...

Öz: Uluslararası rekabet gücünün artırılması, üstün bir verimlilik performansına ve yüksek reel ücretlere sahip olan iktisadi faaliyetlere, ülke kaynaklarının yönlendirilmesi yeteneğine bağlıdır. Rekabet gücü, sadece dışarıya ürün satma ve dış ticaret dengesini sağlama yeteneği değildir; bunun yanı sıra bir ülkenin gelir ve istihdam düzeyini artıra...

Work life quality can be evaluated scientifically by considering into account all the factors effecting directly or indirectly the working of the humanly. For system approach, beside the method used during the work; work place planning, design of all the production tools and devices, physical and psycho-social environment are the factors effecting...

Consumption habits, mass culture and stereotypes lifestyles which have been fostered by mass communication tools during the globalization process brought about the decline of national cultures and degeneration of cultural values. Clothing materials are one of the parts of the material cultural values with their designs, modes of production, techniq...

Özet: Örgütsel hayatta bireyleri olumlu ya da olumsuz etkileyen pek çok faktör bulunmaktadır. Bu etkilenme sonucunda bireylerin tutum ve davranışları değişmektedir. İş yerinde işgörenlerle ilgili bütün konularda, onların bilgi, beceri ve yeteneklerinin yanı sıra, duyguları da büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bireylerin yaşadıkları bazı duygusal olaylar onl...

The effective implementation of supply chain and logistics management brings in significant advantages in terms of competition for the enterprises in recent years. With the effective management of the logistics processes, the value created in supply chain is being increased. The meaning of this value, while making profit for the service offering pa...

Nowadays ongoing rapid change and developments in modern management arena closely affects management methods as well. Having parallels with this ongoing change and developments in modern management arena of the understanding of providing the services have started to change as well. After production processes as much as production processes of the p...

OZET Bir insan makine sistemi içinde yer alan bireylerin performansları cins, yaş, psikolojik ve fizyolojik özellikler, eğitim, deneyim, vb. gibi çeşitli etmenlere göre farklılıklar gösterir. Aynı şekilde tek bir bireyin performansı da zaman içinde belli değişimler sergiler. Birinci halde bireyler arası ikinci halde ise birey içi performans değişim...

Çalışma yaşamının kalitesi ancak, insan çalışmasını doğrudan ya da dolaylı olarak etkileyen tüm etmenleri göz önüne alan bir anlayışla bilimsel olarak değerlendirilebilir. Sistem yaklaşımı açısından çalışma sırasında kullanılan yöntemin yanı sıra, çalışma yerinin düzeni, araç-gereç, makine ve diğer tüm üretim araçlarının tasarımı, çalışma çevresini...

It is known that population flowing to Anatolia turkicized Anatolia in a short time except West Anatolia and coastal regions. Upon migration many traders, savants and craftsmen settled to various areas of Anatolia. At first, with lifestyle dominant in Karaman field consisted from Alaiye, Konya, Larende and Ermenak provinces, they became sedentary....