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Melisa Cakiroglu

Product Designer

Education:

MSc. in User Experience & Interaction Design
Thomas Jefferson University 

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Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture &

Environmental Design

Izmir University of Economics

Skills:

  • User-Centered Design

  • Double Diamond Model

  • UX Research Methods

  • Information Architecture

  • Rapid Validation Methods

  • Baymard Institute E-commerce Standards

  • E-Commerce Design

  • Mobile Design

  • Figma/Xd

  • Adobe Creative Products

  • Agile Workflow

A Bit About Me

I’m a UX/UI Designer with a master’s in User Experience and Interaction Design, passionate about crafting seamless, user-centered experiences for web and mobile products. I specialize in turning complex problems into intuitive, scalable design systems that meet real user needs.
 

My work spans end-to-end design across projects such as Healthy Mind Map, Pearson Fuels, NYCTD, and CollabMind, where I’ve made interaction design, prototyping, and visual systems. I focus on aligning design outcomes with business goals while creating clear, human-centered interfaces that drive engagement.
 

I’m especially interested in how AI is reshaping the way we design and interact with digital products, from personalized user flows to intelligent interfaces. I’m driven to explore how designers can ethically and creatively harness AI to build smarter, more adaptive, and human-centered experiences. Continuous learning is at the core of my practice, and I stay curious about emerging tools and trends that help push design forward.

Work Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Product Designer,
Chop Dawg

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Remote
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  • ​Sole Designer for Healthy Mind Map Ecosystem: Developed a mobile app for clients to track activities, a web app for healthcare providers, and an admin platform. Delivered cohesive branding and a promotional website. The platform launches in early 2025, with Version 1.1 in progress.

  • FuelTech Innovation with an Alternate Fuel Company: Designed a mobile app for locating E85 stations, gamified rewards, and a marketplace, along with a redesigned website, branding for signage, and an admin portal. Launch planned for mid-2025.

  • CollabMind Interior Design Platform: Created a mobile and tablet app for project collaboration, with a live promotional website, branding, and an admin portal. The app launches in late 2025.

  • NYCTD Education Platform: Designed the entire NYCTD website, focusing on transforming the course listing system with visuals, essential details, and improved usability.

  • User-Centered and Iterative Design Process: Conducted user research, branding, and prototyping across all projects, maintaining stakeholder alignment through weekly meetings and iterative design refinements.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure design decisions were translated seamlessly into development, providing QA and supporting a smooth product launch pipeline.

UX/UI Design Intern,
ChaiOne

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Remote​​

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  • Comprehensive UX Audit: Conducted UX Expert Review for LINQ software, resulting in long-term project acquisition.
    Satellite Tasking Application Design: Enhanced UX/UI for the SkyEye satellite tasking web application through user feedback and usability testing.

  • Design System Implementation: Established a UI library for streamlined collaboration between design and development teams.

  • Research-Driven UX Solutions: Conducted stakeholder interviews and user research to inform design decisions, aligning them with organizational objectives.

  • Team Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Planned and facilitated internal workshops to enhance team expertise in UX design practices.

UX/UI Designer,
Share Food Program

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Remote | Volunteer | Academic Cohort Project​​

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  • User Research and Stakeholder Alignment: Conducted user research to understand diverse user types and performed stakeholder interviews to prioritize tasks and align objectives.

  • Information Architecture and Content Strategy: Developed a clear and intuitive information architecture and content strategy to simplify website navigation and enhance usability.

  • High-Fidelity Wireframe Design: Designed high-fidelity wireframes to streamline the volunteering flow and integrate the process within the website.

  • Empathy-Driven Design for Seniors: Created website interfaces and components based on research findings, ensuring the design addressed seniors' needs and fostered empathy.

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