Product Designer specializing in user-centered design and complex problem-solving. I craft intuitive user flows, robust error handling, and end-to-end product experiences with a strong foundation in UX/UI and product thinking. I enjoy translating ambiguity into scalable design systems and high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring seamless, context-preserving journeys across mobile-first experiences. I’m open to remote opportunities and continuously improve through hands-on projects and industry certifications.

Hicran ARI

Product Designer specializing in user-centered design and complex problem-solving. I craft intuitive user flows, robust error handling, and end-to-end product experiences with a strong foundation in UX/UI and product thinking. I enjoy translating ambiguity into scalable design systems and high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring seamless, context-preserving journeys across mobile-first experiences. I’m open to remote opportunities and continuously improve through hands-on projects and industry certifications.

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Product Designer specializing in user-centered design and complex problem-solving. I craft intuitive user flows, robust error handling, and end-to-end product experiences with a strong foundation in UX/UI and product thinking.

I enjoy translating ambiguity into scalable design systems and high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring seamless, context-preserving journeys across mobile-first experiences. I’m open to remote opportunities and continuously improve through hands-on projects and industry certifications.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Greek, Modern
Beginner

Work Experience

UX/UI Designer at EgoCepte Redesign
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Redesigned the payment flow with inline error handling to prevent full process resets during validation and transaction failures. Optimized the experience for time-sensitive public transportation users by preserving context throughout balance top-ups. Reduced cognitive load by condensing legally required text (e.g., KVKK) into concise, compliant formats. Improved form usability by minimizing early-stage inputs and replacing decorative visuals with contextual info icons, resulting in clearer decisions and fewer friction points.
Product Designer at Spotify Social Discovery Concept
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Designed a mobile-first social discovery concept for Spotify by introducing Friend Activity, Real-time Presence, and a playlist discovery approach that preserves Spotify’s music-first experience. Created an end-to-end, human-curated playlist discovery flow that lets users discover, follow, and save playlists directly from the Now Playing experience without interrupting playback. Defined scalable UI components, interaction patterns, and edge cases, and produced high-fidelity prototypes plus comprehensive UX case study documentation.
Product Designer at Campus Study Coordination App
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Built an isometric, multi-floor library occupancy visualization to help students quickly understand real-time seat density and decide where to study. Designed an end-to-end Study Partner experience to enable students to find study partners through availability setup, matching, and limited in-app interaction. Focused on information hierarchy, fast comprehension of occupancy data, and smooth multi-step user journeys that support quick, low-effort decisions while studying.
Product Designer at Appointment Booking App
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed a healthcare discovery and appointment booking system that connects patients, doctors, hospitals, specialties, and locations without context loss. Improved usability and decision-making by identifying and addressing key gaps in existing appointment platforms, focusing on reducing friction when navigating complex healthcare selection paths and enabling clearer outcomes for booking.
Product Designer at Independent (Self-directed projects & portfolio development)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked on multiple end-to-end UX/UI projects and portfolio development, focusing on mobile-first experiences, clear information architecture, scalable UI components, and strong edge-case handling. Designed complete user journeys including onboarding/entry points, decision flows, and error/validation behaviors. Emphasis was placed on preserving context during multi-step tasks and reducing cognitive load through better structuring of content, concise yet compliant messaging, and contextual help (e.g., info icons). Produced wireframes, prototypes, and documentation of UX case studies to support product-ready design outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education at Middle East Technical University (METU)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

UI/UX Design (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Design Thinking for Innovation (UVA)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Digital Transformation (UVA)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Marketing (UPenn)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Generative AI (IBM)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Front-End Development (Meta)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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