Soner Ozenc Product Design Studio (SOPDS) is run by designer Soner (based in London) and his business partner Bahadir (based in Atlanta), who were born and raised together in Turkey. The studio’s latest project is EL Sajjadah, an electroluminescent prayer mat incorporating GPS technology to enable it to light up when facing Mecca. It runs on mains or batteries and can be rolled up and carried.
EL Sajjadah electroluminescent prayer mat by SOPDS
EL Sajjadah electroluminescent prayer mat by SOPDS
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The Tamarian team at CCNY The fifth edition of COVER Connect New York—the leading trade show for handmade rugs and high-end carpets, organised by COVER—concluded on Monday afternoon after its three-day run from 13–15 September 2025. The b2b show attracted more than...
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