Hi, I'm DORUK
Product Designer | UX/UI & Visualization
I am a Product Designer passionate about creating user-centered, functional, and aesthetically refined designs. With experience in UX/UI, industrial design, and visualization, I thrive on blending technology with design to craft seamless user experiences. Innovation and interdisciplinary design drive my creative approach.
Awards
🏆 1st Prize – Electric Small Appliances (Student Category)
Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters' Association (2020)
🥉 3rd Prize – Toy Design Competition
Yildiz Technical University (2019)
Work Experience
📌 Freelance Product & UX/UI Designer
Upwork (2022 – Present)
- Designed user-centric UX/UI solutions for mobile apps, websites, and digital products.
- Created high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes using Figma and Adobe Photoshop.
- Developed 3D models and visualizations to enhance product presentations.
- Conducted user research and usability testing to improve product functionality.
- Delivered responsive and adaptive designs, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
- Managed multiple projects independently, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
📌Product Designer & Developer
Woodie Milano – Milan, Italy (10/2023 – Present)
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to support successful product launches.
- Led prototype testing to refine a multi-functional charging stand design.
- Created photo-realistic visuals and animations for product marketing.

📌Product Designer & Developer
Parla Design – Istanbul, Turkey (10/2021 – 10/2022)
- Designed and developed bespoke furniture for high-end hospitality projects.
- Optimized manufacturing processes, reducing costs by approximately 15%.
- Worked cross-functionally to ensure design alignment with marketing strategies.

📌Intern Product Designer & Developer
B&T Design – Istanbul, Turkey (07/2021 – 08/2021)
- Designed ergonomic office and outdoor chairs, enhancing user comfort.
- Simplified design processes to improve production efficiency.
- Worked closely with marketing teams for successful product launches.

📌Intern Product Designer
Renault Car Factory – Bursa, Turkey (06/2019 – 07/2019)
- Assisted in designing plastic injection molds to improve product precision.
- Conducted mold testing to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education & Courses

📜 Google UX Design Certificate
Coursera (01/2025)
- Completed comprehensive UX design training, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

🎓 MA in Product Design
Regent's University London- London, UK( 2022-2024)
- Focused on advanced design processes, creative frameworks and industry-based projects.

🎓 MA in Product Design
Domus Academy Milan- Milan, Italy(2022-2024)
- Developed innovative design solutions through multidisciplinary projects and pratical applications.

🌍 Exchange Program in Product Design
Berlin International University of Applied Sciences- Berlin, Germany( 2020)
- Ganied international perspective and honed skills in design thinking, ergonomics nad user-centered design.

🎓 BA in Industrial Product Design
Bahcesehir University- Istanbul, Turkey(2016-2022)
- Acquired strong foundations in industrial design, including material technology, prototyping and CAD sofware.