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I am an award-winning Industrial Design Specialist with a passion for planning processes, conducting research, sketching, and building prototypes. My interests extend beyond the product itself to packaging and the overall experience surrounding it. Ultimately, my true passion is in creating solutions that address challenges and meet essential needs while understanding and empathizing with the struggles of others.…I am an award-winning Industrial Design Specialist with a passion for planning processes, conducting research, sketching, and building prototypes. My interests extend beyond the product itself to packaging and the overall experience surrounding it. Ultimately, my true passion is in creating solutions that address challenges and meet essential needs while understanding and empathizing with the struggles of others.

Yılmaz Salman

Product Designer, Designer, Brand Designer, +3

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I am an award-winning Industrial Design Specialist with a passion for planning processes, conducting research, sketching, and building prototypes. My interests extend beyond the product itself to packaging and the overall experience surrounding it. Ultimately, my true passion is in creating solutions that address challenges and meet essential needs while understanding and empathizing with the struggles of others.…I am an award-winning Industrial Design Specialist with a passion for planning processes, conducting research, sketching, and building prototypes. My interests extend beyond the product itself to packaging and the overall experience surrounding it. Ultimately, my true passion is in creating solutions that address challenges and meet essential needs while understanding and empathizing with the struggles of others.

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I am an award-winning Industrial Design Specialist with a passion for planning processes, conducting research, sketching, and building prototypes.

My interests extend beyond the product itself to packaging and the overall experience surrounding it. Ultimately, my true passion is in creating solutions that address challenges and meet essential needs while understanding and empathizing with the struggles of others.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Industrial Design Specialist at Arden Mutfak

August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Designed a new baby feeder & teether that generated record-breaking first-month sales of 50,000 units. Developed a mold rack system that reduced status-checking time by 2.5 hours per week. Renewed summer product set through market trend analysis, leading to an 80% increase in customer satisfaction scores and measurable growth in repeat orders.

Industrial Product Designer at Alpin Celik

August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024

Designed a mass-produced pressure cooker that became a top-selling SKU of the launch month. Redesigned CMF for 3 core products, resulting in 3x more sales within the first quarter of launch. Produced 3D visualizations and client presentations that improved and shortened approval cycles.

Industrial Design Intern at Orhan Irmak Tasarım

August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Contributed to the full packaging design cycle, directly supporting 2 projects from concept to production. Gained experience with printing technologies and design for branding presentations.

Industrial Design Intern at Öztiryakiler

July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Identified a production issue and implemented a labeling system that improved flow line efficiency. Created new launch product technical drawings for production.

Graduation Project Student at Vestel

February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Led end-to-end product development concept on shared workplace hygiene, delivering a prototype in 5 months. Collaborated with Vestel’s design team and conducted global trend analysis.

Multidisciplinary Designer at SIDR

August 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Designed 8 different packaging with various materials and managed remote production with Chinese manufacturers. Created and optimized UX/UI for SIDR’s digital platform, driving a 53% increase in conversion rate (CVR). Developed brand identity and managed product marketing & content across 5 platforms, growing social engagement by 80% and follower base by 11,000 users.