Barlas Akinci

🌐 Diverse Clientele, Exceptional Results
Currently, I'm on an exciting freelance journey, collaborating with various clients in London, UK, including MNM, All Done Design, IMMAF, and more. As a freelance Product Designer, I've had the opportunity to take on projects of varying scales, ranging from responsive websites and mobile apps to social media posts, logos, and branding.

🚗 Driving Innovation at JustPark
Prior to my freelance endeavours, I played a key role as a Product Designer at JustPark, the award-winning Parking App. During my time there, I spearheaded the modernization of onboarding screens for space owners, revamped booking details screens, and contributed to account management improvements. My work didn't stop at design; I conducted a user experience survey that led to a remarkable 15% increase in EV charger bookings and a 6% drop in call centre complaints.

💊 Enhancing Healthcare Access at SH:24
Before my stint at JustPark, I was a Product Designer at SH:24, a digital sexual and reproductive health service. My contributions included modifying design modules, simplifying Fettle designs, and enhancing the overall user experience. I take pride in boosting visitor engagement by 15% through innovative design modules.

📺 Innovating at Digiturk - BEIN MEDIA GROUP
As a Senior UX/UI Designer at Digiturk - BEIN MEDIA GROUP, I made waves by launching the beIN Connect application and leading the Easy Bill project, which raised user engagement by a staggering 50%. I also streamlined design processes for key company products, optimizing the Digiturk website, the bein sports website, and the Digiturkplay website.

🛍️ Revolutionizing Shopping at Markafoni
My journey includes a stint as a Senior UX/UI Designer at Markafoni, a Turkish shopping portal. I redefined the shopping cart & and checkout steps, recreated the filter function, and simplified delivery screens, resulting in significant reductions in call centre complaints.

📰 Elevating User Experiences at Hurriyet Newspaper
My media career journey began at Hurriyet Newspaper, where I honed my skills as a Senior UX/UI Designer, contributing to design processes for the Hurriyet website and other digital products. I also played a pivotal role in introducing Agile Kanban methodologies and guiding project prioritization.

🤝 Let's Connect!
I'm always eager to connect with fellow professionals, explore new opportunities, and collaborate on exciting projects. Whether you're interested in UX/UI design, product innovation, or simply want to network, feel free to reach out. Let's create exceptional user experiences together! 🌟

Enhanced Onboarding Experience for EV Listings at JustPark,

Transformed onboarding screens for EV space owners, leading to simpler usability and engagement raised up to 25%. 
Conducted a +20-user survey to gather insights and feedback, resulting in a 25% increase in EV charger bookings and a 10% decrease in complaints.

Revolutionized Easy Bill for Digiturk Users,

Modernised the Easy Bill mobile web page, simplifying user bill tracking and payment, increasing 20% engagement. 
Conducted UX with +5 focus groups and incorporated feedback, achieved a 25% reduction in complaint calls related to monthly bills.

Agile Transformation and Project Management,

Introduced Kanban and Scrum methodologies to the Hurriyet design team, improving project coordination and prioritization.
Guided +5 teams in Agile processes, enhancing project management capabilities across organisations.

Multi-Platform Design Expertise,

Implemented user interface enhancements for Smart TVs, Android TVs, Apple TVs, iOS, and Android, resulting in a 30% improvement in user satisfaction. 
Restructured websites, focusing on responsive web design and user experience.

Yeditepe University
Bachelor's degree, Visual Communication Design