Designing with Purpose and Experience
With 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, I’ve crafted engaging and user-centered interfaces across various industries. Having worked on both freelance and full-time roles, I bring a deep understanding of design principles, user behavior, and business needs. I'm passionate about leveraging my skills to create intuitive and impactful designs, while continuously evolving and embracing new challenges in the ever-changing design landscape.
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Education
Interactive Media Design Diploma, Algonquin College
Graduated with Honors, CGPA: 3.8/4.0, Class of 2024. Ottawa, ON
Capstone Project: "Marketing Website UX/UI Design for Pyralume Indie Film Platform" — Developed a marketing website focused on user engagement, featuring a streamlined UX/UI design tailored for independent filmmakers. Conducted extensive user research, wireframing, and prototyping to enhance the platform’s usability and aesthetic appeal.
Relevant Coursework: User-Centered Design, Front-End Development, Interactive Media, Visual Communication, Prototyping & Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Principles, Digital Illustration
Industrial Design, B.Sc., Middle East Technical University (WES International Credential Evaluation)
CGPA: 3.01 / Class of 2018. Ankara, Turkey
Relevant Coursework: Product Design, Human-Centered Design, Design Strategy, Ergonomics, Design Methodology
Experience
Senior Product Designer, Yubilly, June 2024 - Ongoing • Ottawa, Ontario
• Drove usability improvements by doing user research, transformed the research data into useful interface design, in collaboration with dev team in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Developed and maintained a unified design system, ensuring consistency across the mobile app and desktop web review platform, and contributing the development process.
Senior Product Designer, Havelsan, Sept. 2022 - April 2023 • Ankara, Turkey
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage scope, and develop user interfaces using Agile methodologies.
• Conducted user research, turning insights into actionable design solutions, ensuring alignment with the design system and accessibility standards.
• Led high-fidelity prototyping, usability testing, and iteration to ensure consistency and a seamless user experience across the product.
Industrial Designer, LOX Design, August 2021 - August 2022 • Ankara, Turkey
• Communicated with both internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements and develop prototypes and product concepts from initial sketches to final specifications, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Implemented design strategies to enhance usability, product differentiation, and meet market demands.
• Managed content updates and web content effciently using content management systems.
Design Consultant, Sept. 2019 - August 2021 • Ankara, Turkey
• Consulted with startups to identify and address pain points in UX/UI design, tailoring solutions to meet specific company needs and driving innovation.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, contributing to continuous improvement of product designs.
• Managed project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and client satisfaction.
Product Designer, Nurus, August 2018 - March 2020 • Ankara, Turkey
• Developed product concepts using CAD software, sketching, and prototyping, ensuring alignment with company objectives, environmental standards, and engineering analysis.
• Conducted usability tests and ergonomic evaluations, iterating on design concepts based on material analysis and user feedback.
• Utilized design software to refine product features and ensure a seamless integration of functionality and form.
Design Co-op Intern, Arcelik-Beko A.S., July 2017 - September 2017 • Istanbul, Turkey
• Conducted comprehensive market research on white goods, informing the design of intuitive IoT interfaces for Arcelik's global product lines.
• Designed user-friendly experiences that align with industry standards, enhancing product usability and customer satisfaction.
Design Intern, Designnobis, June 2016 - June 2017 • Ankara, Turkey
• Collaborated with the design manager on design initiatives for clients, managing projects for design competitions, fostering innovation, and delivering client-centered solutions.
Skills
Personal qualities
Creative and detail-oriented designer with a strong user-focused mindset.
Effective communicator, capable of clearly conveying complex design concepts.
Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable approach.
Passionate about staying ahead of design and technology trends.
Interests
Fitness and health, with a focus on strength training and overall well-being.
Exploring Mediterranean and Aegean cuisine, experimenting with new recipes.
Staying updated on design and tech trends, especially in UX/UI and development.
Watching documentaries and learning about the human body and self-improvement.