Projects
Graduation Project II
Invisible Workers
A 14-minute documentary highlighting the often-unnoticed people behind essential everyday services, from preparing meals and delivering orders to keeping workplaces clean and supporting research behind the scenes.
My Role
- Directed and produced the documentary.
- Conducted interviews with essential workers.
- Developed the visual storytelling approach and project narrative.
- Edited the documentary and managed post-production.
- Shaped the final film to invite viewers to recognize the people whose work quietly keeps society moving.
Tools Used: Adobe Premiere Pro, Camera Equipment
Solo Graduation I Project
Her Vision: Women Artists in Contemporary Art
Developed a multimedia storytelling project highlighting the work and experiences of contemporary women artists through cultural research, exhibition visits, visual documentation, and digital media. The project combined photography, artist profiles, interviews, blog content, and an interactive website to explore the connection between art, identity, and representation.
My Role
- Conducted research on contemporary women artists and their artistic practices.
- Planned and developed the project concept, structure, and narrative direction.
- Visited museums and galleries to gather visual and contextual material.
- Produced photography and multimedia content for the project.
- Wrote artist profiles, blog articles, and supporting website content.
- Designed the website structure and user experience.
- Created and edited a promotional short-form video.
- Managed the overall creative direction, visual storytelling, and final presentation.
Tools Used: WordPress, Adobe Premiere Pro, Story Maps, Camera Photography Equipment
Key Skills: Multimedia Storytelling, Content Creation, Research, Photography, Video Editing, Visual Communication, UX/UI Design, Creative Direction, Digital Publishing, Cultural Analysis
Podcast episode · 30 June · 9 min 38 sec
In Between: Nowhere & Everywhere
Developed and produced a podcast exploring themes of identity, belonging, cultural transitions, and the experience of living between different places and cultures. The project focused on personal storytelling and reflective conversations about feeling connected to multiple communities while not fully belonging to any one of them.
My Role
- Researched topics related to identity, culture shock, and personal experiences.
- Developed the podcast concept, title, and episode themes.
- Planned interview questions and episode structure.
- Recorded and edited podcast content.
- Created branding, promotional materials, and social media content.
- Wrote episode descriptions and audience engagement content.
- Managed the overall creative direction and storytelling approach.
Tools Used: Canva, Spotify for Creators, Riverside
Key Skills: Podcast Production, Storytelling, Content Creation, Audio Editing, Research, Interview Planning, Branding, Creative Direction
Solo academic project
VeriTruth
Developed an AI-powered misinformation and deepfake detection application designed to help users verify digital content and identify manipulated media. The project focused on creating a trustworthy and accessible verification experience by combining content analysis, deepfake detection, and AI-generated insights within a single platform.
My Role
- Researched misinformation, deepfakes, and digital verification challenges.
- Analyzed existing fact-checking and verification tools to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Developed the project concept, features, and overall product strategy.
- Created user personas, user journeys, and verification workflows.
- Designed the information architecture and feature structure.
- Planned and designed the complete UX/UI experience in Figma.
- Built wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity interface designs.
- Defined the platform's unique value proposition and user-focused functionality.
- Presented the final concept, prototype, and design solution.
Tools Used: Figma, Google AI Studio, UX Research Methods
Key Skills: UX/UI Design, Product Design, User Research, Information Architecture, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, AI-Assisted Design, Problem Solving, Digital Verification Systems, Creative Direction, User Experience Strategy
UX/UI case study
Ghassl UI/UX Redesign
Redesigned the Ghassl car-care app experience around three principles: Clear. Clean. Fast. The project focused on simplifying car-wash booking, improving navigation, and connecting services with an in-app car-care store. User testing observations informed a design that brings service details, pricing, booking, and order tracking into a clearer customer journey.
My Role
- Analyzed usability issues across onboarding, navigation, and the booking process.
- Identified user pain points and proposed improvements to reduce interruptions and unnecessary steps.
- Developed primary and secondary personas based on user testing observations.
- Mapped a primary user's journey to highlight actions, emotions, pain points, and touchpoints.
- Created wireframes and redesigned interfaces for service discovery, booking, and product shopping.
- Designed clearer pricing, a visible customer responsibility notice, and order confirmation and tracking screens.
- Presented the redesign through a demo application and UX/UI case study.
Tools Used: Google AI Studio, UX Research Methods
Key Skills: UX/UI Design, Usability Analysis, User Personas, User Journey Mapping, Wireframing, Prototyping, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Visual Communication
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Solo academic project
Drowning in Silence
It represents society's pressure on women, draining their energy till they give up.
I made a GIF representing these emotions and owned the project from concept to final visual presentation.
Tools Used: Photoshop
Academic team project
The Shaper / BAU PR Commercial
Developed a one-minute promotional television commercial for the Bahçeşehir University Public Relations Department as part of a team project. The commercial aimed to showcase the department through a creative narrative while highlighting communication, leadership, and collaboration skills in a professional and engaging format.
My Role
- Developed the main concept and creative direction for the commercial.
- Created the campaign title and overall project vision.
- Wrote the script and structured the narrative flow.
- Led the team throughout the planning and production process.
- Coordinated tasks and guided creative decisions during development.
- Performed as the spokesperson and on-screen presenter.
- Contributed to production planning and project organization.
- Oversaw the final creative execution to ensure consistency with the original concept.
Tools Used: Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Camera Equipment
Key Skills: Scriptwriting, Creative Direction, Team Leadership, Video Production, Storytelling, Public Relations, Presentation Skills, Project Coordination, Communication Strategy, Content Creation
Solo academic project
Photography
A personal photography series exploring portraiture, motion, and fashion styling.
I worked on bust portrait, movement and blur studies, and fashion photography through creative concepting, visual direction, photography, editing, and final presentation.
