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Nice to meet you
Hi, I'm Kudret, a multi-disciplinary designer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
With over 15 years of professional experience, I've honed my skills in various aspects of design and business operations. My primary focus is to create tailored, effective products and solutions that align with the unique goals and challenges of each client. I strive to drive efficiency, improve profit models, and provide insightful competition analysis to support businesses on their path to success.
As an experienced designer, I'm constantly learning and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of technology and design. This flexibility and growth mindset enables me to provide cutting-edge solutions that make a tangible impact on the businesses I collaborate with
In addition to my design work, I'm also an active investor in startups and established businesses, contributing my expertise and resources to support their growth and transformation. My goal is to help companies thrive by leveraging my vast experience and passion for design and technology.
When you choose to work with me, you can trust that you're partnering with a dedicated and seasoned professional who is committed to delivering exceptional results. I take pride in building strong relationships with my clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions that drive success and foster growth.
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Let's work together to create meaningful change and unlock your business's full potential.
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Experience
2020 - Present
Design Partner - Linktera
Istanbul, Turkey
I have been taking on the role of design partner and establishing design teams focused on user experience in finance and automotive.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources, and presented results.
• Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2018 - Present
Design Partner - VNGRS
Istanbul, Turkey
I have been taking on the role of design partner and establishing design teams focused on user experience in delivery and finance.
•Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
•Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
•Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
•Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2016 - 2023
Founder & Lead Product Designer - ProjectMind
Istanbul, Turkey
I’m the founder & lead product designer ProjectMind a design and development agency for startups and world-leading companies.
•Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
•Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
•Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
•Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
•Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
Past
2020 - 2021
Sr. Product Designer - AnyWork GMBH
Istanbul, Turkey
I take on the role of Sr. Product Designer and have established and managed design teams focused on user experience in the field of ERP.
•Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
•Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
•Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2017 - 2020
Investor & Product Designer - OttoSmart
Istanbul, Turkey
User experience and interface designs were made for various smart home appliances, smart locks, lighting, and smart building solutions of OttoSmart, of which I was one of the investors in the past.
Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2017 - 2019
Lead Product Designer - Flick
Istanbul, Turkey
I assist the various teams of Flick with the user experience, interface design, and branding of Flick, an innovative, timely on-demand b2b/b2c delivery service.
•As part of the Consensus, I designed the entire project from scratch, from the iOS and Android apps to the web interface and branding.
•Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
•Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2014 - 2016
Investor & Product Designer - CupsOnMe
Istanbul, Turkey
Purchase prepaid plans for delicious discounted drinks at your favorite independent coffee shops.
Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2013 - 2014
Lead Product Designer - Adphorus
Istanbul, Turkey
Adphorus is a Facebook Ad Optimization platform that works on top of Facebook Marketing API and Social CRM, allowing you to know your customers and amplify your ads.
•Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
•Worked with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.
•Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2012 - 2013
Creative Director - Efabrika
Istanbul, Turkey
Projects including many web apps and mobile and field experiences were designed for banking and airline brands and team management was carried out.
Skills: UX/UI Designer · Prototyping · Creating User Flow · Problem Solving · Leadership · Organization · Collaboration · Design Thinking · Creativity · Wireframing · UX Research · Product Management · Project Management · Flexibility · Design System · Commitment to Agile principles · Learnability & Adaptability
2009 - 2011
Sr. Product Designer - FOX International
Istanbul, Turkey
In the field of media, a web and mobile content management system that can broadcast multiple broadcasts from a single channel to Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East market was designed and the design was led.
2007 - 2009
Sr. User Interface Designer - PixelPlus
Istanbul, Turkey
Designing web interfaces and user experiences for various projects in the fields of finance, automotive, and energy.
2005 - 2007
User Interface Designer - Magiclick
Istanbul, Turkey
I have done interface design work in many finance and health projects from ATM banking to internet banking.
