What people are saying..

Aug 12, 2025

Esin at her Amsterdam studio

“I’ve met her [Esin] a couple times at events and she’s not only an intelligent, interested and

experienced designer, but also a very nice person to have around.”

Robert Thiemann (Amsterdam, NL, Founder & Former Director/ Editor of FRAME)


“ [I am] just reflecting on your passion for what you do. [It] makes you so good at what you

do and also quite lucky (and us for having found you!).” A.T. (Client, Menlo Park, CA)


“[Esin] is a great teacher- clear, organized, full of knowledge and expects a lot out of you.”

(Student, Residential Design Studio, UC Berkeley, CA)


“[Esin] has really great and in-depth knowledge of the field. Fun instructor and gives really

helpful critiques.” (Student, Residential Design Studio, UC Berkeley, CA)


“ [I am] Pretty sure I just got you another job! [I] Wish you could be a fly on the call to hear

what I have to say about you. I have had so much personal remodeling experience and

therefore understand the value in the work you do, your knowledge and experience in designbuild.

I also really appreciate your transparency.” L.B.M (Client, San Francisco, CA)


“I want to say that I think you did a fabulous job with these designs...It’s a pleasure working

with you.” M.G. (Contractor, San Francsico, CA)


“I’m glad you were at the meeting today; having your perspective definitely made this project

better!” T.E. (Glass Maker/ Designer, Project Collaborator, Oakland, CA)


“Very interesting....this is why I like you so much....you make me think outside my usual

comfort zone.” L.M. (Client, San Luis Obispo, CA)


“It’s the teachers who make the school. It is a wonderful group of people. You were

mentioned as one of the “good” teachers in program in [a] recent email I received.”

R.H. (Head of the Interior Design Department, UC Berkeley, CA)