Professional Summary

Junior Product Designer and motivated career transitioner combining fresh design perspective with 4+ years of systematic problem-solving experience in complex regulatory environments. Leverages legal background in stakeholder management, requirements analysis, and framework development to approach product design with unique analytical rigor and first principles thinking.

Professional Experiences

Legal Design Summit 2025

Communication Designer - Volunteer Associate

Remote, February 2025 - Present

Design outstanding user experiences for international innovation summit serving 500+ senior professionals, taking human-first approach to complex regulatory content

Create innovative visual communication frameworks that solve complex problems through structured, first principles thinking

Create reusable communication templates and design patterns for consistent brand application across multiple touchpoints

SPICED Academy, Neue Fische GmbH - UX/UI Design Work & Study

Berlin, October 2024 - January 2025

Completed intensive 540-hour hands-on program focused on systematic design approaches and component-based thinking

Delivered 4+ end-to-end UI and UX designs from conceptualization to delivery, creating intuitive and aesthetically pleasing solutions for both mobile and desktop applications

Applied human-first approach to design outstanding user experiences, leveraging prototyping tools to explore innovative interactions and validate design concepts

Conducted comprehensive user testing and research to solve complex problems through first principles thinking, resisting biases and focusing on details that matter

Created scalable design systems with reusable components, showing initiative in building comprehensive documentation throughout iterative design processes

Istanbul Bar Association IT Law Commission

Legal Content Writer

Remote, December 2024 - Present

Conduct policy analysis on EU AI Act, DSA, and DMA implementation impacts for German legal technology sector

Create aesthetically pleasing and effective content experiences that translate complex regulatory information into intuitive, accessible formats

Authored published policy analysis: "Legal Analysis of High-Risk AI Systems within EU Competition Law and AI Act Framework"

Dr. Yerlikaya-Manzel & Dr. Manzel GbR

Research Assistant - Legal Associate

Berlin, August 2020 - September 2024

Developed systematic approaches to regulatory impact assessments for 50+ international clients, creating reusable frameworks and templates

Coordinated distributed teams across multiple jurisdictions, establishing consistent workflows and communication patterns

Designed and implemented scalable consultation processes for complex regulatory matters affecting diverse business stakeholders

Created comprehensive documentation standards and guidelines for regulatory analysis and client advisory services

Education

Freie Universität Berlin | Master's of Law (LL.M.)

September 2019 - October 2020

European and International Business, Competition and Regulatory Law

Istanbul Kultur University | Bachelor of Law (BBL)

September 2011 - July 2015

2011 Moot Court Competition Winner - Team Lead

Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg | Erasmus Exchange

Spring Semester 2014

Certifications & Recognition

Bolt Designers Hackathon  Winner Team Member

Berlin, June 2025

Led autonomous, result-oriented team to design outstanding user experiences for AI-powered compliance solution within 24-hour intensive environment

Applied first principles thinking to solve complex problems under high-pressure startup environment, demonstrating initiative and tenacity with tight deadlines

Created innovative prototyping solutions using human-first approach, showing drive and attention to details that matter in competitive environment

Deep Tech Momentum 

Programming Team Certificate of Appreciation,

Berlin, March 2025

Built professional relationships within Berlin's deep tech ecosystem, gaining insights into emerging technology trends and compliance challenges

Gained insights into emerging AI technology trends and compliance challenges in startup environments

Google UX Design Certificate 

Coursera,

Online, January 2024 - July 2024

Completed comprehensive 7-module program covering user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing through independent study

Demonstrated continuous professional development mindset essential for staying current with rapidly evolving AI compliance landscape

Core Competencies

Design & Research: Figma • User Testing and Research • Interactive Prototyping • UI and UX Design • Human-first Design Approach • Innovative Interactions • Design Conceptualization to Delivery • Mobile and Desktop Apps

Problem-Solving & Strategy: First Principles Thinking • Complex Problem Solving • Trade-off Analysis • Usage Data Analysis • Impact Measurement • Iterative Design Process • Details That Matter Focus

Collaboration & Leadership: Product Manager Collaboration • Software Engineer Partnership • Autonomous Team Leadership • Result-oriented Execution • Initiative and Tenacity • Team Spirit • Reliable and Transparent Communication

Technical & Tools: Notion • Miro • Prototyping Tools • Design Systems • Component Libraries • Responsive Design • Design Handoff • German Legaltech Landscape

Specialized Domain: EU AI Act • Digital Services & Markets Act • Regulatory UX • Compliance Design • Policy Communication • Risk Assessment Frameworks

Languages: 

Turkish (Native)

English (Business Fluent)

German (Business Fluent)

Thanks for visiting! Let’s chat

©2025 AYŞENUR KÖLGESİZ

CONTACT ME

a.kolgesiz@gmail.com

FIND ME HERE

©2025 AYŞENUR KÖLGESİZ

Professional Summary

Junior Product Designer and motivated career transitioner combining fresh design perspective with 4+ years of systematic problem-solving experience in complex regulatory environments. Leverages legal background in stakeholder management, requirements analysis, and framework development to approach product design with unique analytical rigor and first principles thinking.

Professional Experiences

Legal Design Summit 2025

Communication Designer - Volunteer Associate

Remote, February 2025 - Present

Design outstanding user experiences for international innovation summit serving 500+ senior professionals, taking human-first approach to complex regulatory content

Create innovative visual communication frameworks that solve complex problems through structured, first principles thinking

Create reusable communication templates and design patterns for consistent brand application across multiple touchpoints

SPICED Academy, Neue Fische GmbH - UX/UI Design Work & Study

Berlin, October 2024 - January 2025

Completed intensive 540-hour hands-on program focused on systematic design approaches and component-based thinking

Delivered 4+ end-to-end UI and UX designs from conceptualization to delivery, creating intuitive and aesthetically pleasing solutions for both mobile and desktop applications

Applied human-first approach to design outstanding user experiences, leveraging prototyping tools to explore innovative interactions and validate design concepts

Conducted comprehensive user testing and research to solve complex problems through first principles thinking, resisting biases and focusing on details that matter

Created scalable design systems with reusable components, showing initiative in building comprehensive documentation throughout iterative design processes

Istanbul Bar Association IT Law Commission

Legal Content Writer

Remote, December 2024 - Present

Conduct policy analysis on EU AI Act, DSA, and DMA implementation impacts for German legal technology sector

Create aesthetically pleasing and effective content experiences that translate complex regulatory information into intuitive, accessible formats

Authored published policy analysis: "Legal Analysis of High-Risk AI Systems within EU Competition Law and AI Act Framework"

Dr. Yerlikaya-Manzel & Dr. Manzel GbR

Research Assistant - Legal Associate

Berlin, August 2020 - September 2024

Developed systematic approaches to regulatory impact assessments for 50+ international clients, creating reusable frameworks and templates

Coordinated distributed teams across multiple jurisdictions, establishing consistent workflows and communication patterns

Designed and implemented scalable consultation processes for complex regulatory matters affecting diverse business stakeholders

Created comprehensive documentation standards and guidelines for regulatory analysis and client advisory services

Certifications & Recognition

Bolt Designers Hackathon  Winner Team Member

Berlin, June 2025

Led autonomous, result-oriented team to design outstanding user experiences for AI-powered compliance solution within 24-hour intensive environment

Applied first principles thinking to solve complex problems under high-pressure startup environment, demonstrating initiative and tenacity with tight deadlines

Created innovative prototyping solutions using human-first approach, showing drive and attention to details that matter in competitive environment

Deep Tech Momentum 

Programming Team Certificate of Appreciation,

Berlin, March 2025

Built professional relationships within Berlin's deep tech ecosystem, gaining insights into emerging technology trends and compliance challenges

Gained insights into emerging AI technology trends and compliance challenges in startup environments

Google UX Design Certificate 

Coursera,

Online, January 2024 - July 2024

Completed comprehensive 7-module program covering user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing through independent study

Demonstrated continuous professional development mindset essential for staying current with rapidly evolving AI compliance landscape

Core Competencies

Design & Research: Figma • User Testing and Research • Interactive Prototyping • UI and UX Design • Human-first Design Approach • Innovative Interactions • Design Conceptualization to Delivery • Mobile and Desktop Apps

Problem-Solving & Strategy: First Principles Thinking • Complex Problem Solving • Trade-off Analysis • Usage Data Analysis • Impact Measurement • Iterative Design Process • Details That Matter Focus

Collaboration & Leadership: Product Manager Collaboration • Software Engineer Partnership • Autonomous Team Leadership • Result-oriented Execution • Initiative and Tenacity • Team Spirit • Reliable and Transparent Communication

Technical & Tools: Notion • Miro • Prototyping Tools • Design Systems • Component Libraries • Responsive Design • Design Handoff • German Legaltech Landscape

Specialized Domain: EU AI Act • Digital Services & Markets Act • Regulatory UX • Compliance Design • Policy Communication • Risk Assessment Frameworks

Languages: 

Turkish (Native)

English (Business Fluent)

German (Business Fluent)

Thanks for visiting! Let’s chat

CONTACT ME

a.kolgesiz@gmail.com

FIND ME HERE

©2025 AYŞENUR KÖLGESİZ