Hi, I am Defne! 👋
You can also call me Daphne, like from Scooby Doo! I am a Turkish American, a Zennial and probably the most ✨ glamorous ✨ nerd you will ever meet.
As a designer, I believe that design is a language rather than a profession that allows us to effectively understand and communicate with others in order to create better experiences and opportunities for everyone. That's why I strive to be "multilingual" in design, always asking questions and exploring new possibilities using multiple disciplines and mediums.
Chat with me about...
Gaming
Wine
Turkish Food
Scuba Diving
Horror Movies
Traveling
Piano
History
Trivia and Facts
Memes
Writing
And more!
MANY FACADES OF CREATIVITY
🙋♀️ As a PERSON, I am...
Extroverted - I enjoy connecting to others through conversation and always love a good story.
Assertive - I tend to take leadership roles, delegate tasks and express myself in collaborative projects.
Crafty - I like to get my hands dirty and enjoy tinkering with tools. I like building my own furniture etc. too!
Ambitious - I loveee results. I love lists and checking off items on that list. I thrive in environments where I can deliver tangible results.
Curious - From science to history, I am interested in how things came about, how they were made and why they are the way they are.
💻 As a UX/UI DESIGNER TODAY, I DO...
STRATEGY- Through collaboration with product managers, developers, business analysts, CSS experts and other stakeholders, I help teams create user-focused products that fit the company strategy and brand identity.
PROTOTYPING - I use tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, Zeplin and Miro to create user flows, sitemaps, wireframes and high-fidelity screens to communicate with stakeholders and solve businesses' and users' problems.
USER RESEARCH - My day to day tasks involve conducting moderated and unmoderated usability testing and using various other qualitative and quantitative research tools to synthesize and implement new solutions.
🔧 As an INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, I CAN...
IDEATe & ITERATE- I am skilled in defining design problems, rapid prototyping, testing concepts and delivering physical and digital products using various CAD and prototyping tools, as well as rendering software.
CONSTRUCT - From woodworking to metalworking, I have experience and a fundamental understanding of how things are built and can operate various power tools such as the lathe or the table saw as well as 3D printers and laser cutters.
Conduct - Previously as a Product Developer, I have taken on responsibilities on competitive market research, concept development, vendor correspondence and timeline management to oversee the development cycle of multiple products.
🖌️ As a CONTENT CREATOR, I...
MAKE VIDEOS- Not just as a hobby but also sometimes as a side-gig, I make videos! From youtube fandom videos to full blown advertisements, I love using videography as a tool to tell a story. All the videos on my portfolio are made by me.
WRITE - I write for myself, I write for others, I write for anyone and everyone for any and every reason. From copywriting for marketing purposes to just writing for the sake of it, I always enjoy putting my thoughts on the paper (or on a computer).
BRAND - I have worked with individuals and companies to help them with their branding and marketing strategy, designed logos and created websites to promote their achievements or products. I dipped my toes in SEO as well and am curious to learn more about it!