I'm Simge Pinar Catal, a Product Designer and Engineer based in Zürich, Switzerland. I blend design thinking with engineering to create digital products that are intuitive, accessible, and scalable, with a focus on civic-tech and community-oriented platforms. I collaborate across disciplines to translate user observations into clear interfaces and robust systems. My work spans visual design, information architecture, research, and prototyping—from early concepts to production-ready dashboards and interactive experiences. In my free time I explore new technologies, frameworks, and design systems to improve how people interact with complex services.

Simge Pinar Catal

I'm Simge Pinar Catal, a Product Designer and Engineer based in Zürich, Switzerland. I blend design thinking with engineering to create digital products that are intuitive, accessible, and scalable, with a focus on civic-tech and community-oriented platforms. I collaborate across disciplines to translate user observations into clear interfaces and robust systems. My work spans visual design, information architecture, research, and prototyping—from early concepts to production-ready dashboards and interactive experiences. In my free time I explore new technologies, frameworks, and design systems to improve how people interact with complex services.

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I’m Simge Pinar Catal, a Product Designer and Engineer based in Zürich, Switzerland. I blend design thinking with engineering to create digital products that are intuitive, accessible, and scalable, with a focus on civic-tech and community-oriented platforms.

I collaborate across disciplines to translate user observations into clear interfaces and robust systems. My work spans visual design, information architecture, research, and prototyping—from early concepts to production-ready dashboards and interactive experiences. In my free time I explore new technologies, frameworks, and design systems to improve how people interact with complex services.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at ANDASIS
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed backend logic and protocols for network devices in industrial and automotive contexts. Gained experience working with complex systems and constraints, strengthening collaboration between design and engineering.

Education

MSc in Software and Data Engineering at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
BSc in Computer Engineering at Yeditepe University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Non-Profit Organization