Hi!
I'm Ece. As a UX/UI designer, I've taken part in several projects spanning e-commerce to healthcare since I gained my degree in Product Design in 2017. With a recent master's degree in Interaction Design from Malmö University, I'm currently engaged in freelance projects and volunteering at the ReDI School of Digital Integration Malmö, where I organise and lead UX/UI design courses tailored to empower women to acquire tech skills. I describe myself as curious, eager to learn more and social. Apart from work and learning new things, I like chess, tennis and drawing flowers.
Contact
Based in Istanbul, Türkiye
Language
TUR | Native
ENG | Advance
SWE | Intermediate
ITA | Beginner
Skills
Figma, Sketch, Adobe Xd
Rhinoceros, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, V-ray, Keyshot, Procreate, Arduino
Experience
09.2021 - 01.2023
UX/UI Designer
ASK Consultancy / United Kindom
Providing part-time outsource UX/UI design service to LC Waikiki.
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Run user-centred research processes
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Analyse research outcomes and generate design concepts
10.2020 - 08.2021
Customer Experience Specialist
LC WAIKIKI / Turkey
Providing CX / UX design and research in retail to LC Waikiki, a retail company that has several physical and online stores all around the globe.
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Run user-centred research processes
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Analyse research outcomes and generate design concepts
09.2019 - 08.2021
Design Coach
HUB 21 / Turkey
Tutoring on weekends at HUB 21 Learning Station which creates an environment where children innovate and learn
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Prepare and run workshops with children around design and creativity
11.2018 - 10.2020
UX Designer
I-AM Istanbul / Turkey
Providing UX / UI design and research services to a number of sectors, ranging from banks, retailers and telemedicine
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Identify problems through the qualitative and quantitative research
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Conduct workshops with clients and stakeholders to define their objectives
09.2018 - 11.2018
Product Designer
Userspots / Turkey
Providing freelance services to design IoT products
09.2022 - Present
Volunteer UX/UI Tutor
ReDI School of Digital Integration Malmö / Sweden
Supporting to prepare and conduct UX/UI design courses in the community to support women to integrate into the society
10.2023 - Present
Design Consultant
Freelance - Hybrid
Istanbul / Türkiye
Providing UX/UI/CX Design services across diverse sectors with ongoing projects
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Collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to understand their business objectives, conduct user research, and translate insights into effective design solutions.
Volunteer Experience
09.2020 - 08.2021
Support Team Member
OpenIDEO Istanbul Chapter / Turkey
Supporting to conducting design workshops in the design community in Turkey.
Internship
06.2017 - 07.2017
Product Design Intern
Vestel / Turkey
Product design internship in electronics
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Run user-centred research processes
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Analyse research outcomes and generate design concepts
06.2015 - 08.2015
Product Design Intern
Ford / Turkey
Product design internship in automotive design
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Run user-centred research processes
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Analyse research outcomes and generate design concepts
Education
08.2021 - 06.2023
M.Sc of Interaction Design
Malmö University / Sweden
U-Med: Circular model to reduce medication waste
Thesis Project II
urStory | A tool to connect generations through memories and experiences
Platform to develop habits connected to ocean literacy and ocean care
Upcyclink
Platform that connects leftover materials from organizations to designers
09.2013 - 08.2017
B.Sc of Industrial Product Design
Istanbul Technical University / Turkey
GPA: 3.09
ENT Inspection Kit: A portable medical device that is designed for ENT (Ear Nose Throat) doctors who operate and diagnose outside of the hospitals
Certificates & Awards
2023
Leapfrogs Scholarship 2023
Lund University / Sweden
Received this scholarship for my first master's thesis, U-Med, in the summer of 2023 to support its further development.
10.2023
Distinction: Top 10% Course Taker
Gained expertise in accessibility basics, compliance, code optimisation, design challenges, inclusive strategies, and comprehensive accessibility testing
2018
Ranked 2nd
Carte D’or Packaging
Design’ Competition’18
Unilever / Turkey
This competition was conducted by Unilever for the Carte D'or ice cream brand to improve its container design and encourage the Carte D'or experience. The concept proposed is called LegRiso which is an ice cream container inspired by Lego and Tetris games.