Who I am
Who I am
I’m Simge, a UI/UX Designer with a background in Industrial Design and hands-on experience in games and digital products. I design intuitive, accessible, and engaging interfaces for MMORPGs, hyper-casuals, and apps across industries. With a focus on usability, player experience, and collaboration, I create designs that work seamlessly for diverse users.
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Web Design
Mobile App Design
Education
Education
Education
Industrial Design | B.Sc
Industrial Design | B.Sc
Industrial Design | B.Sc
2017 - 2022
2017 - 2022
2017 - 2022
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
cGPA: 3.19
cGPA: 3.19
cGPA: 3.19
Skills
Skills
Skills
Passionate about creating seamless and engaging digital experiences. Skilled in designing intuitive user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, I focus on enhancing usability and player engagement. Proficient in visual design, iconography, typography, and design tools, I bring cohesive and user-centered solutions to life. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex ideas into polished, accessible interfaces.
Passionate about creating seamless and engaging digital experiences. Skilled in designing intuitive user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, I focus on enhancing usability and player engagement. Proficient in visual design, iconography, typography, and design tools, I bring cohesive and user-centered solutions to life. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex ideas into polished, accessible interfaces.
Passionate about creating seamless and engaging digital experiences. Skilled in designing intuitive user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, I focus on enhancing usability and player engagement. Proficient in visual design, iconography, typography, and design tools, I bring cohesive and user-centered solutions to life. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex ideas into polished, accessible interfaces.
Design Tools
Design Tools
Design Tools
Figma
Figma
Framer
Framer
Framer
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator
Procreate
Procreate
Marmoset
Autodesk Fusion 360
Maya
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
Figma
Marmoset
Autodesk Fusion 360
Maya
Maya
Keyshot
Keyshot
Keyshot
Unity
Unity
Unity
Catia V5
Catia V5
Catia V5
Marmoset
Autodesk Fusion 360
UX Skills
UX Skills
UX Skills
Wireframing
Wireframing
Wireframing
Prototyping
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Usability Testing
Information Architecture
Information Architecture
Interaction Design
Game UX
Information Architecture
Prototyping
Interaction Design
Game UX
Accessibility (WCAG)
Accessibility (WCAG)
Accessibility (WCAG)
Player Onboarding
Player Onboarding
Player Onboarding
Interaction Design
Game UX
Social
Social
Social
Cross-cultural teamwork
Cross-cultural teamwork
Cross-cultural teamwork
Communication
Communication
Communication
Problem-Solving
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Experience
Experience
Experience
Byte Technology
Byte Technology
Byte Technology
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX Designer
January 2023 - Current
January 2023 - Current
January 2023 - Current
· Contributed to the UI/UX design of a mobile MMORPG from alpha to beta, applying visual hierarchy, information architecture, and accessibility principles to deliver an intuitive and immersive player experience.
· Designed UI concepts and interface systems for upcoming games, including iconography, color palettes, and typography guidelines, ensuring visual consistency and strong brand identity.
· Created custom icons and visual elements that enhanced navigation, style coherence, and player engagement across digital products.
· Collaborated with developers, artists, and cross-functional teams, translating complex game systems into clear, engaging interfaces and iterating based on user feedback.
· Contributed to the UI/UX design of a mobile MMORPG from alpha to beta, applying visual hierarchy, information architecture, and accessibility principles to deliver an intuitive and immersive player experience.
· Designed UI concepts and interface systems for upcoming games, including iconography, color palettes, and typography guidelines, ensuring visual consistency and strong brand identity.
· Created custom icons and visual elements that enhanced navigation, style coherence, and player engagement across digital products.
· Collaborated with developers, artists, and cross-functional teams, translating complex game systems into clear, engaging interfaces and iterating based on user feedback.
· Contributed to the UI/UX design of a mobile MMORPG from alpha to beta, applying visual hierarchy, information architecture, and accessibility principles to deliver an intuitive and immersive player experience.
· Designed UI concepts and interface systems for upcoming games, including iconography, color palettes, and typography guidelines, ensuring visual consistency and strong brand identity.
· Created custom icons and visual elements that enhanced navigation, style coherence, and player engagement across digital products.
· Collaborated with developers, artists, and cross-functional teams, translating complex game systems into clear, engaging interfaces and iterating based on user feedback.
Bearbite Studios
Bearbite Studios
Bearbite Studios
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX Designer
April 2023 - August 2023
April 2023 - August 2023
April 2023 - August 2023
· Designed a responsive MMORPG game website for desktop and mobile.
· Redesigned a hyper-casual game, improving usability and visual consistency to strengthen player engagement.
· Designed a responsive MMORPG game website for desktop and mobile.
· Redesigned a hyper-casual game, improving usability and visual consistency to strengthen player engagement.
· Designed a responsive MMORPG game website for desktop and mobile.
· Redesigned a hyper-casual game, improving usability and visual consistency to strengthen player engagement.
Celadon
Celadon
Celadon
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX Designer
UI/UX Designer
March 2022 - August 2022
March 2022 - August 2022
March 2022 - August 2022
· Delivered mobile websites and applications for multiple clients.
· Reworked and unified four hyper-casual games under one consistent design concept.
· Delivered mobile websites and applications for multiple clients.
· Reworked and unified four hyper-casual games under one consistent design concept.
· Delivered mobile websites and applications for multiple clients.
· Reworked and unified four hyper-casual games under one consistent design concept.
B/S/H Turkey
B/S/H Turkey
B/S/H Turkey
Graduation Project
Graduation Project
Graduation Project
March 2022 - July 2022
March 2022 - July 2022
March 2022 - July 2022
· Developed a user-centered oven concept by applying user research insights, prototyping, and iterative design in collaboration with the advisor firm.
· Developed a user-centered oven concept by applying user research insights, prototyping, and iterative design in collaboration with the advisor firm.
· Developed a user-centered oven concept by applying user research insights, prototyping, and iterative design in collaboration with the advisor firm.
Arçelik
Arçelik
Arçelik
Design Intern
Design Intern
Design Intern
July 2021 - September 2021
July 2021 - September 2021
July 2021 - September 2021
· Conducted user research and workshops for a sustainability-focused project.
· Contributed to an app concept aimed at reducing food waste.
· Conducted user research and workshops for a sustainability-focused project.
· Contributed to an app concept aimed at reducing food waste.
· Conducted user research and workshops for a sustainability-focused project.
· Contributed to an app concept aimed at reducing food waste.
Certificates/Events
Certificates/Events
Certificates/Events
Certificate of Completion Web and Mobile Designer: UI/UX, Figma, +more
Certificate of Completion Web and Mobile Designer: UI/UX, Figma, +more
Certificate of Completion Web and Mobile Designer: UI/UX, Figma, +more
2024
2024
2024
Game UX Summit 2023: UX Friends Online
Game UX Summit 2023: UX Friends Online
Game UX Summit 2023: UX Friends Online
2023
2023
2023
Hack To The Future With VakıfBank
Hack To The Future With VakıfBank
Hack To The Future With VakıfBank
2022
2022
2022
InovaTIM Innovation Competition
InovaTIM Innovation Competition
InovaTIM Innovation Competition
2020
2020
2020
Formula Student Online Competition
Formula Student Online Competition
Formula Student Online Competition
2020
2020
2020
Formula Student Germany & Czech Competition
Formula Student Germany & Czech Competition
Formula Student Germany & Czech Competition
2019
2019
2019
Organizator of TEDx METU Ankara
Organizator of TEDx METU Ankara
Organizator of TEDx METU Ankara
2017 & 2018
2017 & 2018
2017 & 2018