Born in 1979 in Istanbul, Didem Devranoğlu Gökgöz embarked on a distinguished path in design and craftsmanship from an early age. After completing her secondary education at The Koç School, she pursued a degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University, where she graduated as valedictorian in 2001. Her academic journey continued at the prestigious Domus Academy in Milan, where her master’s project, Dial Lamp—an analog mood-changing lamp designed for Artemide—showcased her inventive approach to lighting design.

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Upon returning to Istanbul, Gökgöz initially collaborated with partners before establishing her independent studio, 6sides.Co. Her entrepreneurial spirit soon expanded with the founding of Podo, a brand focused on creating pet-friendly designs and urban shelters to support stray animals, raising awareness about their daily survival challenges.

Motherhood introduced a new dimension to Gökgöz’s design philosophy, sparking her exploration into sustainable, eco-friendly furniture and toys. When she couldn’t find suitable, health-conscious options for her children, she began creating her own, crafting pieces that merged environmental sensitivity with thoughtful design.

In 2018, she founded Happy Cove Studio, where she continues to design and produce unique interior projects to create exquisite kids spaces, and hand-crafted goods.

Driven by her dual passions as a designer and mother, Gökgöz blends artistry, sustainability, and practicality into every piece she creates, providing parents with thoughtful, beautiful solutions for children's spaces.

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