Hi I am Ipek!

I am a researcher, graphic designer, and service designer who has been shaped by three distinct cultures. Originally from Turkey, I earned my graphic design degree in the United States and then pursued an MA in Service Design in London. This diverse background has greatly influenced my unique style and approach to design.

My core belief as an empathetic multidisciplinary designer is that design possesses formidable potential to provoke impactful change.

 

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Experiences

Project Manager 2024
at Pelit Yatirim

Led marketing projects with cross-functional teams, initiating and managing multi-location projects. I mapped present and future project needs to establish clear project paths. Moreover, I formulated project briefs and managed the recruitment of designers, ensuring their alignment with project goals. I organized and monitored project timelines, prioritizing both team and project needs to cultivate a conducive work environment.

Service Designer 2023
at SADI (Samsung Art & Design Institute) - Universal Design Center & Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Demonstrated leadership by facilitating and leading a week-long project with SADI students aimed at identifying intervention points in the city to foster a more inclusive environment. Collaborated with students from diverse disciplines and introduced them to service design methodologies and primary research techniques through interactive workshops.

MA Service Design 2022-23
UAL London College of Communication

Reflecting my problem-solving, visual communication, user experience, benefit-driven and cause-focused disciplines, and design thinking skills that I gained from my graphic design background to my studies. Broadening my knowledge on research-based design, co-design strategies, understanding underlying causes, and how to impact to be able to be a part of the change. I believe future forecasting, social justice, and problem-solving are at the center of the design. My goal is to ask the question "what if" to every possible field and business to see possible potentials and different perspectives.

Communication & UX-UI Designer 2021-22
Air Labs, inc.

Designing web pages and web assets in collaboration with frontend developers and marketing team. Creating the external look of the brand including social media, ads, and animations. Contributing to the marketing strategies and planning.

Wix Playground Academy Intern 2021

Exclusively selected as one of 35 out of 800+ candidates for Wix’s intensive 1-month web design program. The program includes UX design, Editor X training, photo styling, Cinema 4D training, and more.

Co-Art Director 2021
KCAI Communications and Media Services

Working with KCAI Communications and Media Services as an art director team member on the design system and identity of Commencement 2021.

Graphic Designer & Project Assistant 2020-21
H&R Block Artspace

Worked on a BFA Exhibition & Biennial design system and identity design, including spatial design. Was responsible for the information architecture of the art space archive, user experience, and design of the website. Utilized an existing brand, and identified points of improvement by adhering to brand guidelines in both print and digital platforms.