about

Mayra Tuncel is a fashion design student at Parsons School of Design in New York City. She is currently entering her second year at Parsons and working part time for Sandra Paez at Luz Design Studios in Brooklyn. Born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Turkish immigrant parents, Mayra grew up in a multicultural environment, speaking Turkish at home and English in school. Her Turkish background always influenced the way she saw the world and has a large impact on her work today.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and explore everything I've been working on recently!

PAST EXPERIENCES

April 2023 - Present: Studio Intern at Luz Design Studios in Brooklyn, NY

http://www.luzdesignstudio.com/

October 2021 - March 2023: Graphic Design for Dottir Press and LIBER Review

https://www.dottirpress.com/

https://www.liberreview.com/

Spring 2021: Internship for Bernard Associates, Designing Brand Audit

Education

Fall 2022 - Spring 2026: Parsons School of Design, New York, NY

Intended Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion Design)

Fall 2018 - Spring 2022: Grace Church High School, New York, NY