Practical Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Çağatay Güçlü / Defektu?
Defektu is my online alias. I am Çağatay Güçlü, an Istanbul-based creative technologist and visual artist working with generative art, immersive installations, real-time visuals, creative coding, and design-led production.
What does a creative technologist do in visual art?
In my work, creative technology is the layer between the idea and the room: code, design decisions, TouchDesigner patches, sensors, show-control logic, projection workflows, motion capture, and generative systems that can survive rehearsals, venues, and live audiences.
What is generative art in immersive installations?
Generative art in immersive installations uses algorithms, real-time data, and procedural systems to create visuals or sound that can change over time. Instead of fixed media, the work can respond to music, movement, performers, visitors, or the space itself.
Which projects show this practice?
Selected projects include Trace and 5 Movements with Nohlab, Lovotic with Soundwalk Collective, Luminous Resonance at ARTECHOUSE Washington DC, Ugly with XTOPIA in Istanbul, Mindflow with ha:ar, and Symphonic Companion.
Do you work only with TouchDesigner?
No, not only TouchDesigner. It is one of my main tools for real-time visuals and interactive systems, but the practice is wider: creative coding, visual design, industrial design thinking, motion graphics, projection workflows, theatre production, and on-site problem solving. I studied industrial design and worked in theatre for six years, so process, spatial thinking, collaboration, rehearsal logic, and production constraints are part of how I build work.
Are you available for commissions in Turkey and internationally?
Yes. I take on commissions, collaborations, and creative-technology roles in Turkey and internationally. For larger productions, I can shape the technical approach, lead the creative technology side, and bring in trusted collaborators when the scope needs a small team.
How do I contact you?
You can reach me at info@defektu.com or via Instagram at @defektu . For more context, browse the selected works, process notes, and project references on this site.
More about the practice on the About page or info@defektu.com.