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Creative designer who loves turning ideas into visuals that work. I care, I adapt, I deliver.

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I have always been passionate about all aspects of design, from visual aesthetics to how people interact with products daily.

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With over five years of freelance experience in digital artwork—including illustration, NFT art and graphic design for posters, packaging, t-shirts, and stickers—I have developed a keen sensitivity to detail, rhythm and storytelling.

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Beyond design tools and processes, what truly drives me is empathy. I enjoy observing human behavior, uncovering unmet needs and transforming abstract feelings into simple, functional and emotionally resonant designs.

I believe in creating meaningful experiences by blending artistic vision with structured thinking, science with emotion and form with function. This is where I feel most alive as a designer.

Abour Me

I love cats! 😻

Experience
Jan 2025 - Present | İzmir, TR 
  • Lead UX/UI, branding, social media, and visual design projects for digital and physical experiences.

  • Designed the UX/UI of the AI-powered storytelling app TaleLand and contributed to the redesign of ÜyeFit.

  • Create brand identities, digital content, photography, and print materials for businesses across different industries.

Industrial and Graphic Designer / Polymetal
Sep 2023 – Present | Full-time | İzmir, TR | On-site
  • Lead end-to-end industrial and visual design projects for furniture and medical products.

  • Create product concepts, catalogs, assembly materials, packaging, exhibition stands, 3D visualizations, and digital content.

  • Produce studio, factory, and exhibition photography while contributing to brand identity and web design.

  • Develop visual materials for international fairs including IMM Cologne, INDEX Dubai, INDEX Saudi Arabia, Decorex London, Hotel Show Athens, and WMF Dubai.

Industrial Designer / İzeltaş
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 | Internship | İzmir, TR | On-site
  • Developing an axe design for İzeltaş, ensuring compliance with functional and patent requirements, while supporting R&D processes and preparing the product for production.

Education
TOBB University of Economics
and Technology
2017-2022 | Ankara,TR
Industrial Design
UX/UI Designer / Arçelik (Beko)
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 | Internship | İstanbul, TR | Remote
  • Developed a mobile app concept for Arçelik aimed at reducing carbon footprint, using Figma and Adobe XD.

  • Assisted in the visual design of the Arçelik 3D Print website.

Extra Me!
Books
Don Quijote is my favorite book, full of amusing and thought-provoking adventures that feel like home.​
Study Area
The only music genre that helps me concentrate while working is Lofi!
Game
I enjoy playing competitive board games. My favorite thing in life is spending time laughing and engaging in fun activities with my close friends!
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By merging my love for animals with my hobby of dog walking🐶, I meet their needs while enjoying time for myself. Bonding with different dog breeds is an enriching experience. ❤️
⚡️ I'm currently reading 
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Çapa 1
Çapa 2
Illustration Damla Works
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©2025 Portfolio by Damla Hacıoğlu
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