I spent years designing for people in crisis; Syria, Turkey, field operations on the frontlines with international NGOs in hard-to-reach areas, where the wrong interface decision had real consequences. That experience taught me what human-centered design actually means: not aesthetics, not usability checklists, but understanding people under real-world constraints.
That background took me from Visual Communication Design through Interactive Media Design, and now to an M.Sc. in Usability Engineering, where I study how cognitive science can inform better products.
Today I bring both perspectives to every project: the field researcher who has seen design fail under pressure, and the UX engineer who knows how to fix it. My work spans research, interface design, and design systems.
Education
M.Sc. Usability Engineering
Rhein-Waal University, Germany
M.A. Interactive Media Design
Yildiz Technical University, Türkiye
B.A. Visual Communication Design
Ondokuz Mayis University, Türkiye
Skills
RESEARCH
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Card Sorting
Heuristic Evaluation
Eye Tracking
DESIGN
Figma
Interaction Design
Design Systems
Prototyping
WCAG Accessibility
METHODS
Cognitive Load Analysis
Information Architecture
Journey Mapping
A/B Testing
Accessibility Auditing
TOOLS
Figjam
Maze
Hotjar
Claude AI
Notion
Languages
ARABIC
Native
ENGLISH
C1
TURKISH
C1
GERMAN
A2 → targeting B1
Where I’ve Worked
UX/UI Designer
Freelance
Independent UX designer and researcher working across digital product design, accessibility, and human-centered systems. Clients range from early-stage digital products to large-scale international programmes operating in complex environments.
Communication & Media Manager (Syria & Türkiye)
People in Need
Led visual communication and user research for Syria & Turkey operations, conducting field visits to conflict zones to understand needs firsthand. Designed websites, crisis response materials, and visibility products for field teams and donors across a $30M humanitarian program.
Visual and Digital Communication Officer
Save The Children
Designed accessible digital experiences for earthquake survivors, including a family activity app with education and psychosocial support content. Led concept design, usability testing, and interface modifications in collaboration with development partners.
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