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I think like a designer,
but act like a strategist.


My journey began with a simple curiosity: how can design make everyday experiences more intuitive and meaningful? From my industrial design studies to exploring branding and business innovation, I’ve discovered that the best solutions are those that blend creativity with strategy. Today, I focus on building seamless experiences—whether it’s through designing a product, crafting a brand identity, or shaping a business model that connects with people on a deeper level.


I bridge the gap between creativity and business by using design thinking, research, and innovation strategy to create impactful solutions. My process is always centered around:

Understanding users – Deep research & empathy-driven design
Solving real problems – Practical, scalable, and creative solutions
Bringing brands to life – Strategic storytelling & identity building



I think like a designer,
but act like a strategist.


My journey began with a simple curiosity: how can design make everyday experiences more intuitive and meaningful? From my industrial design studies to exploring branding and business innovation, I’ve discovered that the best solutions are those that blend creativity with strategy. Today, I focus on building seamless experiences. Whether it’s through designing a product, crafting a brand identity, or shaping a business model that connects with people on a deeper level.


I bridge the gap between creativity and business by using design thinking, research, and innovation strategy to create impactful solutions. My process is always centered around:

Understanding users – Deep research & empathy-driven design
Solving real problems – Practical, scalable, and creative solutions
Bringing brands to life – Strategic storytelling & identity building



I think like a designer,
but act like a strategist.


My journey began with a simple curiosity: how can design make everyday experiences more intuitive and meaningful? From my industrial design studies to exploring branding and business innovation, I’ve discovered that the best solutions are those that blend creativity with strategy.

Today, I focus on building seamless experiences. Whether it’s through designing a product, crafting a brand identity, or shaping a business model that connects with people on a deeper level.


I bridge the gap between creativity and business by using design thinking, research, and innovation strategy to create impactful solutions. My process is always centered around:

Understanding users – Deep research & empathy-driven design
Solving real problems – Practical, scalable, and creative solutions
Bringing brands to life – Strategic storytelling & identity building



About me

Experience

Industrial Design Intern

SENTISINA GmbH – Berlin, Germany

Jun 2022 – Sep 2022

User Research Intern

JOTFORM – Ankara,Turkey

Jul 2021 – Sep 2021

Additional
Experience

Sales & Strategy Assistant

Max.2001 Merchandising GmbH – Berlin, Germany

Aug 2023 – Now

Additional
Experience

Sales & Strategy Assistant

Max.2001 Merchandising GmbH – Berlin, Germany

Aug 2023 – Now

Education

M.A. Innovation Design Management

University of Europe for Applied Science - Potsdam, Germany

Feb 2024

B.A. Industrial Design

Eskisehir Technical University - Eskisehir, Turkey

Sep 2022

Associate Degree, Brand Communication

Anadolu University - Eskisehir, Turkey

Sep 2021

Capabilities

Methods & Mindsets :
Design Thinking, Innovation Strategy, Service Design, Business Model Design, Concept Development, Strategic Branding, Communication Strategy, Research Synthesis, Trend Analysis, Competitive Benchmarking, User Journey Mapping, Qualitative Research, User Interviews, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Market Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, User Story Development, Data Interpretation.

Tools & Software:
Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Notion, Canva, Usertesting, Trello, Rhinoceros, KeyShot, Figma.

Languages:
English (Fluent), German (A2), Turkish (Native).

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