I’m Gulsah Sanli, a Product & Service Designer and Interior Architect based in Rome. I love blending user-centered digital design with spatial experience, translating research into intuitive interfaces and cohesive environments that are accessible to everyone. I collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to craft scalable design systems, compelling branding, and meaningful experiences across web, apps, and interiors. My work spans UX/UI, packaging, and interior concepts, always guided by empathy, usability, and craft.…

Gulsah Sanli

I’m Gulsah Sanli, a Product & Service Designer and Interior Architect based in Rome. I love blending user-centered digital design with spatial experience, translating research into intuitive interfaces and cohesive environments that are accessible to everyone. I collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to craft scalable design systems, compelling branding, and meaningful experiences across web, apps, and interiors. My work spans UX/UI, packaging, and interior concepts, always guided by empathy, usability, and craft.…

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I’m Gulsah Sanli, a Product & Service Designer and Interior Architect based in Rome. I love blending user-centered digital design with spatial experience, translating research into intuitive interfaces and cohesive environments that are accessible to everyone.

I collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to craft scalable design systems, compelling branding, and meaningful experiences across web, apps, and interiors. My work spans UX/UI, packaging, and interior concepts, always guided by empathy, usability, and craft.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Designer at Fikir Agaci
June 5, 2023 - December 30, 2024
During my internship at Fikir Agaci, a digital marketing and brand communication agency, I gained hands-on experience in web design, branding, and digital marketing strategies. I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop user-friendly interfaces, packaging designs, and digital content to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
UX/UI Designer at Clariter Group
June 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
At Clariter, I focus on creating intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences through research-driven design. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure interfaces are functional, visually coherent, and inclusive. I designed and refined responsive interfaces and interactive prototypes in Figma, applied WCAG accessibility principles to improve digital inclusivity, contributed to scalable design systems, and partnered with developers to ensure feasible, seamless implementation of components. I communicate ideas to stakeholders and clients through storytelling and rapid prototyping, developing moodboards, iconography, photography, and illustrations. I created wireframes and user stories, and developed optimized prototypes for various interfaces and devices, producing user journeys and mockups that enhanced engagement.
Digital Designer at ikir Agaci Advertising Agency
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
In this role, I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create user-friendly interfaces, packaging designs, and digital content. I worked on website layouts, strengthened brand identity, and optimized digital presence through innovative design and marketing strategies. I developed multiple website layouts, implemented user-centered design principles, and designed visuals for digital marketing campaigns, increasing brand awareness and engagement. I conducted usability testing (A/B tests and interviews) and refined concepts based on results, and assisted clients in defining their visual identity through logos, color schemes, typography, and other branding elements.
Interior Architect at Qkan Banriverdi Architects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Actively participated in the full design and implementation process of residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, contributing to spatial planning, technical drawings, material selection, and 3D visualization. Led interior design across multiple projects with a focus on functionality and aesthetics. Developed detailed 2D and 3D models using advanced software tools, and managed relationships with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and high-quality final designs.
Digital Designer at Ikir Agaci Advertising Agency
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create user-friendly interfaces, packaging designs, and digital content. Developed website layouts in Figma, enhanced brand identity, and supported usability testing (A/B testing and user interviews) to refine concepts. Assisted clients in defining visual identity through logos, color schemes, and typography.
Interior Architect at Qkan Banriverdi Architects
June 1, 2019 - November 6, 2025
Led design of interior projects across residential, office, and hospitality sectors. Produced detailed 2D/3D models, coordinated with vendors and contractors, and oversaw client requests and construction crews to deliver high-quality final designs.

Education

Bachelor of Science at International Antalya University
September 19, 2017 - June 15, 2022
During my undergraduate studies in Interior Architecture, I focused on spatial user experience, functional aesthetics, and human-centered design through diverse projects that combined technical precision, creativity, and real-world application.
Master of Science at Sapienza University of Rome
October 17, 2022 - December 12, 2024
Throughout my master's studies, I worked on diverse projects integrating UX principles, accessibility, and usercentered design, creating seamless experiences across various platforms and products. My projects combined research-driven design, prototyping, and usability testing to create impactful and inclusive solutions: • Virtual Dressing Room for Wheelchair Users (Thesis Project) – Optimized an accessible e-commerce platform with real-time animations, bridging a critical gap in inclusive online shopping.. Conducted user research with 15 participants, performed A/B testing, and refined the prototype based on insights, improving accessibility by 35%.
Master of Science at Sapienza University of Rome
October 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor Degree at Antalya Bilim University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2022
Master of Science at Sapienza University of Rome
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor Degree at Antalya Bilim University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
April 8, 2025 - May 8, 2025
Completed a 7-course program by Google, gaining hands-on experience in the full UX design process: from user research and problem definition to wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Skilled in creating user-centered, functional, and visually engaging digital experiences.
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
May 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
May 1, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Travel & Hospitality

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