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Cagdas Ergenc

@cagdasergenc

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Product Designer, UX/UI | AI Products

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role that values creativity and innovation, where I can contribute to meaningful projects and continue to grow in a collaborative environment.

I design AI product features and build them as working prototypes, so teams can test with real people before committing to a full build.

Five years of professional design. Most of it was industrial and product design in Istanbul. Digital product and UX is my more recent focus: a UX internship at DFDS, then an agency role designing e-commerce flows and token-based Figma libraries for a team in Frankfurt.

What I bring:
- Research and testing: interviews, usability tests, journey maps, personas
- Prototypes in code (React, Flutter) built with Claude Code, so people can actually use them in a test
- A clear view on AI features: what the AI does on its own, what the user confirms, and how to show the output was checked

Recent work:
Pocket Pediatrics, an AI care assistant for parents of children with complex medical needs (IED Barcelona x Fujitsu brief, four-person team). We tested a working Flutter prototype with 14 people across 5 core tasks. Sharing scored 4.8 out of 5, yet 7 of 14 looked for it on the wrong screen and got no confirmation after sending. We moved it and added the confirmation. Testers also wanted to know a doctor had reviewed the AI summary, so we recommended a doctor-verified badge.
Live prototype: pocket-pediatrics.vercel.app

EXE, a governance brief for an AI agent: red-teaming, risk assessment, consent and account data, and rules for what the agent may do alone versus with the user's confirmation.

Finishing an MA in Strategic Design Management at IED Barcelona in December 2026. Based in Barcelona, open to hybrid or remote roles in the EU, and to relocating from January 2027.

English (C1), Turkish (native), Spanish (learning).
Portfolio: cagdasergenc.com

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UI/UX Designer

Current

Admirise

Optimized Shopify and WordPress e-commerce sites, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including developers and SEO experts. Created wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma and Adobe tools, while conducting UX research to enhance user flows and conversions.

Figma Adobe Creative Suite UX Research Wireframing Prototyping Shopify WordPress SEO

Product Designer

Elysee Playgrounds

Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Designed custom park concepts, ensuring alignment with user experience and safety standards. Improved production efficiency by 15% through streamlined processes. Modeled and rendered 3D concepts using Rhino 3D and Keyshot.

Rhino KEYSHOT 3D Modeling Product Design User Experience User Safety Standards

UX Design Intern

DFDS

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Increased usability by 20% through user research and iterative design processes. Utilized Figma for prototyping and testing UI flows, which reduced design turnaround by 30%. Contributed to sprint planning and product reviews within agile/scrum teams.

Figma User Research Agile Scrum Usability Testing Sprint Planning Product Reviews

Product Designer

Turasis Telecommunication Systems

Jun 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Designed mobile antenna schematics using CAD tools, reducing production errors by 20% through technical accuracy in blueprints. Communicated detailed 3D designs and documentation across various teams.

CAD 3D Design Technical Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

42 Berlin

Development Bootcamp, Development

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Peer-to-peer learning experience in C, Bash, C++, and Shell

Completed a peer-to-peer learning experience in C, Bash, C++, and Shell. Developed foundational programming skills through collaborative projects and self-directed learning.

Patika+

Backend Web Development Bootcamp, Backend Web Development

2024 - 2024

Activities and societies: Developed ASP.NET web projects using C#, SQL, Razor Pages, PostgreSQL, and MVC architecture

Developed ASP.NET web projects using C#, SQL, Razor Pages, PostgreSQL, and MVC architecture. Gained practical experience in backend web development and database management.

Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design

Short-Term Erasmus, Design (UI/UX and transportation design)

2019 - 2023

Participated in a short-term Erasmus program focusing on UI/UX and transportation design. Developed skills in user interface and user experience principles, alongside transportation design concepts.

Doğuş University

BSc in Industrial Product Design, Industrial Product Design

2019 - 2023

Studied Industrial Product Design, focusing on the principles and practices of product development. Gained expertise in design methodologies and their application in real-world scenarios.