About
I'm a UX Designer based in Estonia, currently focused on improving digital banking experiences for private and business customers at SEB Bank in the Baltics, designing solutions that are intuitive, inclusive, and grounded in real user needs.
Professional
I have a diverse background in UX design, web design, and graphic design, with a strong passion for UX. I bring a user-centered mindset to every project, blending research, visual design, and usability best practices to create experiences that are both effective and engaging. My approach combines data-driven insights with empathy to make meaningful design decisions.
Personal
I'm from Turkey. I grew up in Turkey🇹🇷 and have had the opportunity to live in various countries including Bosnia & Herzegovina🇧🇦, Poland🇵🇱, Czech Republic🇨🇿, and the USA🇺🇸 before moving to Estonia🇪🇪 where I am currently located. Having lived and worked across various countries, I’ve developed strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills enabling me to collaborate within diverse and distributed teams smoothly.
I discovered design during my high school years, trying to make websites and realizing later on that there is a lot to learn.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, working on improving my amateur-level barista skills, and watching Formula 1.
Publication(s)
Body-Centric Vibrotactile Display for Social Support During Public Speaking
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - July, 2023
The expression and impact of social support have been studied over the years in different fields. The purpose of this study is a preliminary exploration of how to mediate social support through touch remotely by using a vibrotactile device during a public presentation.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35572-1_12
Safe Cycling Design Manual for Istanbul
World Resources Institute (WRI) - April, 2015
We conducted and analyzed interviews with cyclists and policymakers, supported by field and desk research activities. Our goal was to assess existing cycling conditions to propose solutions and actionable strategies for implementing safer cycling initiatives. The report received "Excellency Award" from Center for Active Design based in New York for human-oriented design recommendations.