Begüm Akın
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I’m Begüm Akın, an Experience Design & Strategy Expert focused on helping teams craft meaningful digital experiences. I partner with product, design, and growth teams to turn ambiguity into actionable concepts, conduct expert reviews and user testing, and shape roadmaps across multiple markets. I thrive at the intersection of research, strategy, and hands-on design to deliver useful, accessible, and scalable products.
Over the years, I’ve worked across diverse environments, from startups to large consultancies, continuously pushing the boundaries of what design can achieve within business and technical constraints. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring where possible, and continuously learning through courses and certifications to stay at the forefront of UX and product design.
My approach blends research-driven insights with pragmatic design strategies to create impactful digital experiences across industries and geographies.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Experience & Interface Designer, Experience Design & Strategy Expert (Freelance) at Wier
September 1, 2024 - PresentExperience design and interface design, research projects (expert reviews, concept & user testing, new product development), concept development, ideation and experience design strategy.
Experience Design & Strategy Expert (Freelance) at Wierk
September 1, 2024 - PresentExperience & interface design, research projects for expert reviews, concept development, ideation and experience design strategy across freelance engagements.
Senior Experience Design Consultant at PwC Belgium
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024Support for strategy, design & growth (with roadmap issues, CRO focus and expansions for 10+ countries) for an e-commerce platform.
Experience Design Expert (Freelance) at Freelance
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020Concept building, research & experience design phases of digital products; experience design & strategy consultancy to product development projects.
Experience Design Expert at Freelance
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021Concept building, research & experience design phases of digital products; UX & strategy consultancy to product development projects.
User Experience Designer at Commenci
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Experience design & strategy for digital insurance platform; building & managing the user experience of all digital channels for a leading airline; design thinking trainings, workshop preparation & facilitation, user testing preparation & monitoring, design process studies, mentoring in UX & UI Design.
User Experience Designer at Commencis
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019Experience design & strategy for digital insurance platform; building & managing the user experience of all digital channels for one of the leading airline companies. Assignments included design thinking trainings, workshop preparation & facilitation, user testing, design process studies, mentoring UX & UI designer.
UX Designer at Verapi Software Technologies
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018API Management features & services for businesses to improve internal processes (B2B) and an API Marketplace opportunity for both B2B & B2C
UX Designer at Verapi Software Technologie
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018API management features & services for B2B to improve internal processes and an API marketplace opportunity for both B2B & B2C products.
Product Designer at Verapi Software Technologies
July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018API Management features & services for businesses to improve internal processes (B2B) and an API Marketplace opportunity for both B2B & B2C.
User Experience Designer at Monaid
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017CLIENT PROJECT: bringing Life Coaches, Dietitians, Fitness & Pilates Experts together with individuals aiming for a healthier and active life.
Product Designer at Monai da
November 1, 2016 - July 1, 2017CLIENT PROJECT | bringing Life Coaches, Dietitians, Fitness & Pilates Experts together with individuals aiming for a healthier and active life.
User Experience Designer at MyNext Match
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016Building a pioneer sports management software with essential managerial functions (CRM, event management, medical records) and social media education.
Education
Master of Visual Arts, Media & Information Design at Luca School of Arts, Brussels
September 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021Bachelor of Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
September 1, 2009 - January 31, 2017Specialty recognition on UX Management at Nielsen Norman Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Hotjar Certifications at Hotjar
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024IBM Enterprise Design Thinking at IBM
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Master of Arts in Media & Information Design at Luca School of Arts, Brussels
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021Bachelor of Science in Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017Master's degree (Interaction Design) at Luca School of Arts, Brussels
September 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Bachelor's degree in Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
September 1, 2009 - February 3, 2026Master in Media & Information Design at Luca School of Arts, Brussels
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021BS in Industrial Product Design at Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul
January 1, 2017 - February 3, 2026Qualifications
Hotjar certifications
January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026Certificate in User Experience by Nielsen Norman Group
January 1, 2022 - January 15, 2026The Interaction Design Foundation Certifications
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026AI for designers
January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026Service Design
January 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026Design Thinking
January 1, 2020 - January 15, 2026Conducting Usability Testing
January 1, 2019 - January 15, 2026UX Camp '15
January 1, 2015 - January 15, 2026Hotjar certifications
January 1, 2024 - February 3, 2026Nielsen Norman Group Certificate in User Experience (UX Management)
January 1, 2022 - February 3, 2026AI for Designers – Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2024 - February 3, 2026Service Design – Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Design Thinking – Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Conducting Usability Testing – Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2019 - February 3, 2026UX Camp '15
January 1, 2015 - February 3, 2026Hotjar certifications
January 1, 2024 - February 3, 2026Certificate in User Experience by Nielsen Norman Group (UX Management)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Certificates by The Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026AI for designers
January 1, 2024 - February 3, 2026Service Design
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Design Thinking
January 1, 2020 - February 3, 2026Conducting Usability Testing
January 1, 2019 - February 3, 2026UX Camp '15 by Userspots
January 1, 2015 - February 3, 2026Industry Experience
Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare
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