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I am Aya Talhi, a multidisciplinary design engineer with a background in industrial design, computer engineering, UX/UI, and service design. I bring a system-thinking approach to user-centered innovation and balance functionality, aesthetics, and usability in every project.
I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, bridging the gap between physical products and meaningful user experiences. I am proficient in CAD modeling, UX research, prototyping, and design for manufacturing, and I enjoy working with interdisciplinary teams to deliver elegant solutions.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Graduation Project Designer at Vestel Electronics
July 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025Led integrated diagnostic tools development for a medical monitoring test kit; conducted design exploration, prototyping, and testing in collaboration with R&D teams.
Commercial Operations Intern at Philips (Signify)
March 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025Supported commercial operations by assisting product data management and market research; gained exposure to cross-functional coordination in a global enterprise.
Product Manager at DAT Metal Manufacturing LLC
August 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Managed full product development lifecycle, coordinating design, engineering, and production teams. Developed and prioritized product roadmaps aligned with client needs and business goals. Ensured project timelines and budgets were met while optimizing resources.
Product Design Engineer at DAT Metal Manufacturing LLC
June 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Designed and developed 3D product solutions from concept to manufacturing. Specialized in CAD modeling, prototyping, and design for manufacturing (DFM). ColLaborated with engineering and production teams to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Sympa Health
June 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Designed user interfaces and experiences for digital health care solutions.
Graduation Project Designer at Vestel Electronics
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Developed the SoupLe Kit – a medical monitoring test-kit connecting rural schools with urban doctors. Integrated diagnostic tools with a user-friendly interface. Conducted diagnostic tools (centrifuge, urinalysis, saliva omics analyzer) with a user-friendly interface.
Commercial Operations Intern at Philips (Signify)
March 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Supported commercial operations by assisting in product data management and market research. Gained hands-on experience with global product workflows and cross-functional coordination.
R&D Undergraduate Student Researcher at METU Design Factory (IDSV Vestel)
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Worked in an interdisciplinary design studio on health care and digital adaptations. Conducted design research, prototyping, and testing in collaboration with Vestel’s R&D teams.
Product Manager at DAT Metal Manufacturing LLC
August 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Managed full product development life cycle, coordinating design, engineering, and production teams. Developed and prioritized product roadmaps aligned with client needs and business goals. Ensured project timelines and budgets were met while optimizing resources.
Product Design Engineer at Vestel Design Factory (IDSVestel)
July 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Designed and developed 3D product solutions from concept to manufacturing. Collaborated with engineering and production teams to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Sympa Health
June 30, 2023 - September 26, 2025Designed user interfaces and experiences for digital health care solutions.
Commercial Operations Intern at Philips (Signify)
March 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Supported commercial operations by assisting in product data management and market research. Gained hands-on experience with global product workflows and cross-functional coordination.
R&D Undergraduate Student Researcher at Vestel Design Factory (IDSVestel)
July 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Worked in an interdisciplinary design studio on health care and digital adaptations solutions. Conducted design research, prototyping, and testing in collaboration with Vestel's R&D teams.
Product Manager at DATA Metal Manufacturing LLC
August 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Managed full product development lifecycle, coordinated design, engineering, and production teams. Developed prioritized product roadmaps aligned with client needs and business goals. Ensured project timelines and budgets were met while optimizing resources.
R&D Undergraduate Student Researcher at METU Design Factory (IDSVestel)
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Worked in an interdisciplinary design studio on health care and digital adaptation solutions. Conducted design research, prototyping, and testing in collaboration with Vestel's R&D teams.
Graduation Project Designer at Vestel Electronics
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Developed the Soup Kit – a medical monitoring test-kit connecting rural schools with urban doctors. Integrated diagnostic tools (centrifuge, urinalysis, salivaomics analyzer) with a user-friendly interface.
Commercial Operations Intern at Philips (Signify) – Istanbul
March 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Supported commercial operations by assisting in product data management and market research. Gained hands-on experience with global product workflows and cross-functional coordination.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Sympa Health
June 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Designed user interfaces and experiences for digital health care solutions.
Graduation Project Designer at Vestel Electronics
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Contributed to a health-tech graduation project; designed an integrated medical monitoring kit and contributed to the user interface design.
Product Manager at Data Metal Manufacturing LLC
August 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Managed full product development lifecycle, coordinating design, engineering, and production teams; developed product roadmaps aligned with client needs and business goals.
Product Design Engineer
June 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Designed and developed 3D product solutions from concept to manufacturing; collaborated with engineering and production teams to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Graduation Project Designer at Vestel Electronics
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Developed a graduation project design kit; integrated CAD models and prototyping to showcase product concept for academic assessment.
Undergraduate Student Researcher at METU Design Factory (IDSV Vestel)
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Worked in an interdisciplinary design studio on health care and digital adaptation solutions; conducted design research, prototyping, and testing in collaboration with Vestel's R&D teams.
Commercial Operations Intern at Philips (Signify)
March 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Supported commercial operations by assisting in product data management and market research; gained hands-on experience with global product workflows and cross-functional coordination.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Sympa Health
June 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Designed user interfaces and experiences for digital health care solutions; collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product vision with user needs.
R&D Undergraduate Student Researcher at Vestel Design Factory (IDSV Vestel)
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Worked in an interdisciplinary design studio on health care and digital adaptations; conducted design research, prototyping, and testing with Vestel’s R&D teams.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Sympa Health
June 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Designed user interfaces and experiences for digital health care solutions.
Product Manager at Data Metal Manufacturing LLC
August 31, 2025 - September 26, 2025Managed product development lifecycle, coordinating design, engineering, and production teams; developed prioritized product roadmaps aligned with client needs and business goals; ensured project timelines and budgets.
R&D Undergraduate Student Researcher at Vestel Design Factory (IDSV Vestel)
July 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Interdisciplinary design studio work; conducted design research, prototyping, and testing in health care and digital health adaptations; collaborated with Vestel's R&D teams.
Commercial Operations Intern at Philips (Signify)
March 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Supported commercial operations by assisting in product data management and market research; gained hands-on experience with global product workflows and cross-functional coordination.
UX/UI Designer (Contract) at Sympa Health
June 30, 2023 - September 26, 2025Designed user interfaces and experiences for digital health care solutions; collaborated with cross-functional teams to iterate on product features and user flows.
Graduation Project Designer at Vestel Electronics
July 31, 2022 - September 26, 2025Developed the SoupLe Kit – a medical monitoring test-kit connecting rural schools with urban doctors; integrated diagnostic tools (centrifuge, urinalysis, saliva analysis) with a user-friendly interface.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering (English) at Koç University, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Turkish Language Education (TÖMER) at Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Industrial Design Engineering (English) at Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Computer Engineering (English) at Koç University, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025TO MER Turkish Language Education at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022 at Koç University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 at Dumlupınar University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design Engineering (English) at Dumlupınar University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering (English) at Koç University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Turkish Language Education (TÖMER) at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Design Engineering (English) at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Exchange Program / Coursework at Koç University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Engineering (English) at Dumlupınar University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022 at Koç University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 at Dumlupinar University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Exchange Program at Koç University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Exchange Program at Dumlupinar University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design Engineering (English) at Dumlupınar University, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Turkish Language Education (TO MER) at Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Turkish Language Education (Koç University Program) at Koç University, Turkey
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Computers & Electronics, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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