
Natasha Afzal-Başkan
@natashaafzal-bakan
I design culturally significant architecture and game experiences from concept through production.
What I'm looking for
I'm a Project Architect at Ka-Ba Mimarlik, creating interior design, construction drawings, master plans, and 3D designs for urban projects including the Meydan area renovation, a Cappadocia hotel, and the Çinli Hamam project featured in The New York Times.
I've also designed assets, environments, and UI for mobile games at Gavzia Games and Cyclotrone, supporting Google Play and iOS launches while bringing architectural precision to 2D/3D design, animation, and user experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Game Designer & UI Artist
Gavzia Games
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Designed game assets and UI across two shipped titles - Build Grand and Trash Rush - both live on Google Play and iOS. Work spans 2D/3D asset creation, environment design, and UI design throughout the full production pipeline.
Project Architect
Ka-Ba Mimarlik
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Project Architect specializing in interior design and construction drawings for culturally significant urban projects. Key work includes master planning and 3D design for the Meydan area renovation in Kahramanmaraş, a hotel design in Cappadocia, and the Çinli Hamam project - featured in The New York Times.
UI/UX Designer
Cyclotrone
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023 (4 months)
Key contributor to the 'Robot Rampage' mobile game — designed immersive environments, created diverse assets, improved UI/UX flows, and produced animations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams through to a successful Google Play launch.
Project Architect
ASQR Architects
Sep 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 2 months)
Demonstrated expertise in client engagement, design realization, and multidisciplinary collaboration across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. Active involvement in architectural competitions, with a consistent focus on quality and cost-effective design outcomes.
Junior Architect
Qadri Associates
Sep 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years)
Contributed to interior design and architectural projects with attention to detail in material research, site supervision, and design development. Participated in multiple design competitions, gaining broad exposure across project typologies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coursera
UX Design Professional Certificate, UX Design
Completed a professional certificate in UX Design through Coursera in 2023.
Middle East Technical University
Master of Architecture, Architecture
2019 - 2022
Earned a Master of Architecture degree from Middle East Technical University between 2019 and 2022.
COMSATS University
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
2010 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from COMSATS University between 2010 and 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
natashaafzal.vercel.appSalary expectations
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