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)
About
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)