About Me
Colors and design open channels of communication that are otherwise impossible. This makes each design decision purposeful, and it is the designers’ responsibility to communicate ideas clearly while maintaining visual integrity.
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The constant emergence of ideas and the challenge of assembling them into a meaningful framework are what drew me into graphic design.
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Sometimes guidelines must be followed: brand identity, color, word count, and copy.
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I believe that useful creativity is achieved through this limiting but intentional process. Additionally, partnership with great minds from various fields and their respective input found the unique space to build the design upon.
In my work below you will see I prefer to follow a collaborative process. While designs vary, collaboration provides a great foundation. After working with a variety of customers I have found these iterations are useful and replicable. Using a step-by-step approach that involves the client ensures that the end product will be, in some way, familiar.
Design Work
Nightscape
Branding and mobile design for a location-based social networking app, Nightscape. This identity draws from visuals associated with night life, and aims to present them in an enticing manner.
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Neon elements are paired with a dark palette to ensure seamless functionality while reflecting the company's niche position in the saturated search-and-discovery mobile app market.
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Different interfaces were developed for the buyer, seller, and admin sides to ensure a meaningful design for all parties involved.
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more of this project here
EMILIO AI Search Corp.
Brand identity, website, and pitch deck design for Emilio, an AI-powered SaaS neural search engine. This project involved creating an adaptable and client-specific visual identity to highlight Emilio's cost-effective and integrable analytics capabilities.
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Data visualization tools were designed to enhance product usability. The pitch deck, a core deliverable, was instrumental in conveying Emilio's value proposition and was successfully presented to numerous angel investors, driving interest and engagement.
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Design guidelines ensured alignment with marketing campaigns, boosting client engagement in a competitive SaaS market.
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Cliptus AI
Web app design and branding for Cliptus AI, a generative AI tool that accelerates literature reviews by elevating research precision and efficiency. This project focused on creating a seamless and intuitive experience for researchers and administrators alike.
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Designed user and admin-side interfaces from the ground up, integrating a literature-specific AI chatbot and key product features into a cohesive user experience.
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The interface stands out as a refreshing alternative in a market flooded with ChatGPT imitations, offering a focused and responsible design tailored to the unique needs of academic research.
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more of this project here
Education
2020-2024
Economics, B.A
University of Chicago
My education in Economics at the University of Chicago equipped me with a rigorous understanding of economic principles and tools to analyze modern markets and policies. The program emphasized the mechanics behind prices, markets, and income, along with quantitative analysis through econometrics and data science. As part of the university’s long-standing tradition of intellectual exploration, my studies went beyond technical skills: challenging me to question assumptions, engage in open debate, and approach economic questions with both analytical precision and creative thinking. This environment, paired with a foundation in economic theory and empirical methods, has deeply shaped my analytical perspective and prepared me for diverse applications in both public and private sectors. Please see my related course work below:
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​MATH 19620 Linear Algebra
BUSN 20100 Financial Accounting
DIGS 10000 Approaches to Digital Humanities Using Python
STAT 23400 Statistical Models and Methods
ECON 20010 The Elements of Economic Analysis I Honors-II-III
ECON 20700 Game Theory and Economic Applications
ECON 20710 Behavioral Economics
ECON 21020 Econometrics
ECON 21800 Experimental Economics
ECON 23950 Economic Policy Analysis
ECON 24000 Labor Economics
ECON 25530 Behavioral Development Economics
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LING 20001 Introduction to Linguistics
LING 20101 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
LING 20201 Introduction to Syntax*
LING 20301 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
LING 21920 The Evolution of Language
LING 24650 African American Language
LING 24730 The Revitalization of the Basque Language
LING 29413 Structure of Heritage Turkish
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*The only class missing for the completion of the Linguistics Minor program. As LING 20201 is offered once a year in the same quarter for a single section, unfortunately there were scheduling conflicts and I had to prioritize my degree requirements.
2015-2020
Diploma
Robert College of Istanbul
At Robert College, I benefited from a student-centered education that fostered both academic and personal growth. The school’s high standards encouraged me to develop my skills and talents by instilling a passion for lifelong learning. With opportunities to contribute to school initiatives, I engaged actively in a community that valued student input and collaboration. This environment nurtured a commitment to global citizenship and leadership, emphasizing a broad world-view and a consciousness for society and the environment. Robert College’s long-standing tradition of excellence has shaped generations of leaders, preparing students like me to make meaningful contributions to the world. Some of the activities and student groups I was affiliated with at Robert College were:
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Student Council
2019; President
2018; Treasurer
2016-17; Class Representative​​​
Varsity Basketball Team
2018-2020
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RCIMUN
2019; Financial Manager
2018; Financial Assistant​​​
