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I began my academic journey in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design, pursuing my personal interests. I later completed my Master’s degree in Product and Service Design at Sapienza University of Rome, where I deepened my design thinking and prototyping skills. Throughout my studies, I gained practical experience through internships and professional opportunities in both disciplines, which I pursued with great enthusiasm. I’ve continued building on this foundation through hands-on projects across education, fabrication, and digital media. I am passionate about translating concept into production-ready solutions and collaborating with diverse teams in international environments.…I began my academic journey in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design, pursuing my personal interests. I later completed my Master’s degree in Product and Service Design at Sapienza University of Rome, where I deepened my design thinking and prototyping skills. Throughout my studies, I gained practical experience through internships and professional opportunities in both disciplines, which I pursued with great enthusiasm. I’ve continued building on this foundation through hands-on projects across education, fabrication, and digital media. I am passionate about translating concept into production-ready solutions and collaborating with diverse teams in international environments.

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Product Designer, Designer, Brand Designer, +3

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I began my academic journey in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design, pursuing my personal interests. I later completed my Master’s degree in Product and Service Design at Sapienza University of Rome, where I deepened my design thinking and prototyping skills. Throughout my studies, I gained practical experience through internships and professional opportunities in both disciplines, which I pursued with great enthusiasm. I’ve continued building on this foundation through hands-on projects across education, fabrication, and digital media. I am passionate about translating concept into production-ready solutions and collaborating with diverse teams in international environments.…I began my academic journey in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design, pursuing my personal interests. I later completed my Master’s degree in Product and Service Design at Sapienza University of Rome, where I deepened my design thinking and prototyping skills. Throughout my studies, I gained practical experience through internships and professional opportunities in both disciplines, which I pursued with great enthusiasm. I’ve continued building on this foundation through hands-on projects across education, fabrication, and digital media. I am passionate about translating concept into production-ready solutions and collaborating with diverse teams in international environments.

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I began my academic journey in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design, pursuing my personal interests. I later completed my Master’s degree in Product and Service Design at Sapienza University of Rome, where I deepened my design thinking and prototyping skills. Throughout my studies, I gained practical experience through internships and professional opportunities in both disciplines, which I pursued with great enthusiasm.

I’ve continued building on this foundation through hands-on projects across education, fabrication, and digital media. I am passionate about translating concept into production-ready solutions and collaborating with diverse teams in international environments.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Alsayyed Design

March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Transformed 2D technical drawings into detailed 3D models using Rhinoceros 3D. Supported jewelry design processes from concept visualization to production-ready models. Collaborated with a multicultural team, enhancing communication and teamwork in an international environment. Also contributed to end-to-end social media operations for a pet products brand, creating visual and video content aligned with brand identity and optimizing performance.

Volunteer Internship at Crs Software Services

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Supported product development through concept design, technical drawings, and prototyping. Created 3D models and assisted in 3D printing processes. Contributed to mechanical solution development and design problem-solving. Prepared presentations and participated in project meetings.

Office Intern at Tulga Product Development

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Observed and analyzed industrial manufacturing processes and machinery operations. Gained hands-on understanding of production workflows and material applications. Strengthened knowledge of industrial materials and fabrication techniques.

Fabrication Internship at Kardesan Bakery Equipment and Industrial Coating

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Designed a shape-shifting tensile structure inspired by wave dynamics. Explored form generation through flexible and responsive materials. Collaborated in a multidisciplinary and international workshop environment.

Project Participant at STS Bodrum / Kadri Has University

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Project: 'Wave the Waves' — explored form generation and wave dynamics as part of a design technologies project.

Intern at Bosch Car Service

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Observed repair and maintenance processes to understand mechanical systems and workflow. Analyzed the relationship between product design and real-world usage. Gained practical knowledge of tools, machinery, and technical operations.