Meltem Naz Baris

Bis 2025, Senior User Experience Researcher, Gain Media
Istanbul, Turkey

Skills

Usability
User Experience
Product design
User experience design
User Interface
Prototyping
Interface Design
Design Thinking
User Research
Figma
Information Architecture
Usability Testing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Responsive web design
Wireframe
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Creative Suite
User Centric Design
Adobe XD
Business strategy
Design Strategy
Agile Methods
Art Design
Corporate Design
Product
Frontend
Technology
Illustration
Layout
Web Design
Responsible
Research Management
Google Analytics

Timeline

Professional experience for Meltem Naz Baris

  • 7 months, Mar 2025 - Sep 2025

    Senior UX Designer

    Roofstacks

  • 10 months, Jun 2024 - Mar 2025

    Senior User Experience Researcher

    Gain Media

  • 1 year and 4 months, May 2022 - Aug 2023

    UX Researcher

    Demiroren Medya

    I was responsible for UX Research management for company brands of Turkish media industry. I analyzed data from Clarity and Google Analytics, app usage through Smartlook, conducted user interviews, and used insights to create wireframe designs for potential design changes. I bridged the gap between the UX/UI team and software/product teams, fostering collaboration.

  • 5 years, Jun 2017 - May 2022

    UX Designer

    mnb.design

    I conducted UX research and designed for clients' businesses. I coordinated and designed sustainable product and social innovation projects. I strived to turn my venture, Cha Paper, into a startup, engaging with multiple incubators like ITU Çekirdek and pitching to diverse sector buyers. I provided consultancy to advertising agencies, collaborating on social media and e-commerce campaigns. I've done SEO for my office and various ad agencies, improving their website appearances alongside design updates.

  • 4 months, Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

    Product Designer

    WeCrave

    I was responsible for the design of cutlery products for thefood experience project Essentia. I successfully managed the design process of Sigu IceInstallation.

  • 7 months, Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

    Product Designer

    Duka Design

    I managed landscape projects across several construction areas. I designed a solar-powered bench for the Istanbul Municipality. I designed upcoming landscape projects. I managed the company's social appearance.

  • 3 months, Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

    Design Intern

    Grofie

    I actively engaged in plant research, studying their growth patterns and optimal conditions for the team work. Additionally, I was a part of the design process of a home vegetable-growing machine.

Educational background for Meltem Naz Baris

  • Current 2 years and 10 months, since Sep 2023

    Product design

    Istanbul Technical University

  • 11 months, Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

    Product design

    Istituto Europeo di Design

  • 5 months, Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

    Landscape architecture

    Corvinus University of Budapest

  • 4 years and 5 months, Feb 2013 - Jun 2017

    Industrial Design, Product Design

    Yeditepe University

  • 4 years and 10 months, Sep 2011 - Jun 2016

    Landscape architecture

    Yeditepe University

Languages

  • Turkish

    C2 (Expert / native speaker)

  • English

    C1 (Fluent)

  • Italian

    C1 (Fluent)

  • Spanish

    B1-B2 (Good)

  • German

    A1-A2 (Basic)

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