Hi, I'm Sevgi, a product designer from Istanbul with 10 years of experience and the founder of Studio Scale, a senior design partner for startups and growing teams. I led UX at Vodafone Turkey before going independent, and since 2022 I have designed more than 20 digital products, including Artisse AI, Ticketsolve, Replicate Labs and IMAI. I design SaaS web apps and mobile apps, build design systems, and take MVPs from idea to dev ready in 3 to 6 weeks. I also run usability reviews and AI UX audits, and take on presentation, pitch deck and infographic design for companies and agencies. You get first designs within a week and collaboration inside the tools you already use. 100 percent job success on Upwork, recognized by Dribbble Select. Send me a message and I will reply within 24 hours.…

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Hi, I'm Sevgi, a product designer from Istanbul with 10 years of experience and the founder of Studio Scale, a senior design partner for startups and growing teams. I led UX at Vodafone Turkey before going independent, and since 2022 I have designed more than 20 digital products, including Artisse AI, Ticketsolve, Replicate Labs and IMAI. I design SaaS web apps and mobile apps, build design systems, and take MVPs from idea to dev ready in 3 to 6 weeks. I also run usability reviews and AI UX audits, and take on presentation, pitch deck and infographic design for companies and agencies. You get first designs within a week and collaboration inside the tools you already use. 100 percent job success on Upwork, recognized by Dribbble Select. Send me a message and I will reply within 24 hours.…

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Hi,
I’m Sevgi, a product designer from Istanbul with 10 years of experience and the founder of Studio Scale, a senior design partner for startups and growing teams. I led UX at Vodafone Turkey before going independent, and since 2022 I have designed more than 20 digital products, including Artisse AI, Ticketsolve, Replicate Labs and IMAI.

I design SaaS web apps and mobile apps, build design systems, and take MVPs from idea to dev ready in 3 to 6 weeks. I also run usability reviews and AI UX audits, and take on presentation, pitch deck and infographic design for companies and agencies.

You get first designs within a week and collaboration inside the tools you already use. 100 percent job success on Upwork, recognized by Dribbble Select.

Send me a message and I will reply within 24 hours.

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Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder Designer at Studio Scale
November 1, 2022 - Present
Founded and led Studio Scale, collaborating on diverse digital products including landing pages, SaaS web apps, mobile apps, kiosk interfaces, and browser extensions. Worked across industries with a focus on inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences, tailoring design decisions to different cultures, user behaviors, and business requirements. Delivered UX/UI design through research, interaction design, prototyping, and iterative evaluation.
UX Designer at Midas
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Designed user experiences for product features and workflows. Applied UX practices such as usability evaluation, journey mapping, and prototyping to improve clarity and user outcomes across the interface.
UX Lead at Vodafone Turkey
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Led UX efforts and collaborated with product and design teams to shape user-centered solutions. Owned UX direction and supported research and usability improvement initiatives to enhance the overall customer experience.
User Experience Designer at Agency Look
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Worked as a UX designer on multiple client projects, creating flows, wireframes, and prototypes. Conducted research and structured information to support usability improvements and better user understanding.
Product Designer at Tekso
June 1, 2016 - March 1, 2019
Designed product experiences and interfaces, supporting the end-to-end UX process including interaction design, prototyping, and iterative improvements. Worked within teams to translate user needs into usable product designs.

Education

Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

MVP Prize - Vakıfbank Group Project (Puzzle) - 2021
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2026
2nd Prize - Ship and Yacht Exporters Association Group Project (Activity Boat Design) - 2016
January 1, 2016 - August 31, 2026
Winner - Politecnico di Milano Design Challenge (Build up - Sustainable exhibition system) - 2015
January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Education, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization