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I’m a senior product designer who loves turning complex problems into simple, useful, and beautiful experiences.

I care about the details, but always keep the bigger picture in mind.

Product Design for LLM, Web3, Fintech, Saas, B2B, B2C, Game, AR/VR and launching startup 0→1.

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Experience

Depthdata.app

Founder & Product designer

May 2026 / Present - United States

Saas, B2B, AI Analytics

🚀  Founded and built DepthData end-to-end, a B2B SaaS platform that unifies AI-tool adoption, spend, and ROI across vendor consoles into one governed, audit-ready workspace.

🎯  Defined the product vision, strategy, information architecture, and technical direction, turning the concept into a working product from brand and UX to front-end and back-end architecture.

🤖  Built the product using AI-assisted development with Claude and modern code tools, including a React/Next.js front end and NestJS/PostgreSQL back end with secure, read-only integrations and a data normalization and scoring engine.

📊  Designed and owned the core product experience, including workspace health scoring, AI analytics, coaching, leaderboards, data-dense dashboards, custom visualizations, and a scalable dark/light design system.

🔐  Established a privacy-first, read-only trust model and led the product from concept through prototype, launch, marketing site, and investor pitch.

PBR (Professional Bull Riders)

Lead Product Designer

May 2024 - May 2026 / United States

Sports, Entertainment

🚀  Led end-to-end product design across PBR’s digital ecosystem, including PBR.com, WatchPBR, and the mobile app, serving 3M+ monthly visitors.

📈  Drove a 90% increase in mobile usage through a mobile-first redesign focused on fan engagement, content discovery, and key conversion journeys.

🎨  Built PBR’s first scalable design system, establishing reusable components, design standards, and accessibility guidelines to improve consistency and accelerate engineering delivery.

🧭  Redesigned critical experiences including global navigation, athlete profiles, event pages, World Finals, and Team Series, improving discoverability and engagement.

Tronic

Design & Prototype Director

Jan 2023 - May 2024 / United States

Web3, NFT, Crypto, Loyalty

🚀  Led design and prototyping initiatives for Web3 and membership experiences, translating complex product concepts into clear, scalable digital experiences for leading brands and associations.

👥  Led and mentored designers and prototypers, establishing a collaborative design culture and raising the quality and consistency of product delivery.

🎯  Defined design and prototyping strategy, processes, and standards that improved team efficiency and created a more scalable product development workflow.

🤝  Partnered closely with product, engineering, leadership, and external stakeholders to align user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives throughout the product lifecycle.

🎨  Built and maintained design systems, libraries, and reusable patterns that accelerated prototyping and improved consistency across products.

🧪  Championed user-centered design through rapid prototyping, design reviews, user feedback, and iterative testing to validate concepts before development.

🌐  Explored emerging Web3 technologies and interaction patterns, helping the team turn new technology into practical and engaging customer experiences.

📈  Used feedback, product insights, and team performance to continuously improve design quality, delivery processes, and the overall product experience.

🤝  Partnered closely with engineering, marketing, sponsorship, content, and leadership to translate business goals into scalable product experiences and successful launches.

🧪  Established stronger research, prototyping, usability testing, and QA practices, using data and user insights to guide decisions and ensure high-quality implementation.

900lbs Creative Agency

UX/UI Designer

May 2022 - Dec 2022 / United States

AR/VR/XR, Mobile and desktop App

🧩  Led user experience and user-centered design across SaaS, B2B, B2C, web applications, and emerging AR/VR/MR/XR experiences, balancing usability, visual quality, and brand requirements.

🚀  Owned end-to-end design from research and problem definition through user flows, wireframes, prototypes, visual design, and final delivery.

🔎  Conducted user research, usability testing, and A/B testing to validate concepts, identify friction, and continuously improve product experiences.

🤝  Partnered closely with developers, stakeholders, and clients to translate business requirements into scalable digital products while managing scope, timelines, and budgets.

🎨  Created design systems, style guides, and reusable UI patterns to maintain consistency and improve design and development efficiency.

Groove Jones

UX/UI Designer

Aug 2021 - May 2022 / United States

AR/VR/XR, Mobile and desktop App

🚀  Designed digital and immersive experiences across web, mobile, AR, VR, MR, and XR for major brands including Meta, ExxonMobil, AT&T, Toyota, NBC, and AAON.

🧠  Combined UX strategy, design thinking, and visual execution to turn complex concepts into intuitive, engaging, and user-centered experiences.

🤝  Worked closely with creative directors, engineers, strategists, and stakeholders to translate concepts into production-ready experiences and maintain design quality from concept through delivery.

🎨  Delivered end-to-end design artifacts including user flows, wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, UI systems, visual designs, and interactive concepts.

🥽  Designed interfaces and interaction patterns for immersive AR/VR experiences, applying human interface principles to emerging platforms and devices.

💡  Presented concepts, research, and design directions to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and rapidly iterating toward stronger solutions.

📅  Managed design timelines across multiple projects, balancing creative quality, technical constraints, client expectations, and delivery schedules.

💡  Solved complex interaction and product challenges by visualizing product concepts, defining system features, and turning ambiguous requirements into intuitive user experiences.

Henry York Advertising

UX/UI Designer

Dec 2017 - Aug 2021 / United States

Creative design agency

🎯  Led creative direction for integrated advertising and marketing campaigns across print, digital, and social media, aligning creative execution with client goals and brand strategy.

💡  Developed campaign concepts and visual directions from initial idea through final execution, translating business objectives into compelling creative experiences.

🤝  Partnered directly with clients and internal teams to define creative strategy, manage expectations, and deliver projects within scope, budget, and timeline.

👥  Directed creative workflows by assigning projects, reviewing work, and maintaining quality and consistency across campaign deliverables.

✍️  Created and designed marketing content, press releases, and supporting brand materials across multiple channels.

📈  Contributed to client strategic planning by combining creative thinking, audience understanding, and visual communication to support campaign and business objectives.

Contractor Experiences

Awesome Agency

Product Designer

Apr 2026 - Sep 2026 / United States

Creative design agency

Vingo

Founding Product Designer

Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 / United States

Sport, Fitness, Game

🚀  Led product design strategy for VINGO’s wellness platform, creating experiences designed to increase user engagement, retention, and product growth.

📊  Translated business and growth goals into product experiences by partnering with product managers, stakeholders, and engineering throughout the product lifecycle.

📱  Designed intuitive, responsive experiences across mobile and web, balancing user needs, business objectives, and evolving platform requirements.

🤝  Worked cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to align product vision, prioritize initiatives, and deliver cohesive experiences from concept to implementation.

🎨  Developed and evolved design systems and reusable components to improve consistency, scalability, and design-to-development efficiency.

🧪  Led design reviews, presented product solutions, incorporated feedback, and iterated quickly to validate and improve user experiences.

⚡  Integrated design into Agile workflows through sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, helping the team move from strategy to execution faster.

🔗  Strengthened collaboration between design and engineering by establishing clear design specifications, prototypes, and implementation guidance.

Halen

Founding Product Designer

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 / United States

Ride, Hospitality, Travel super app

👥  Led a team of UX designers, providing direction, mentorship, and feedback while ensuring projects stayed aligned with timelines, budgets, and business priorities.

🔎  Conducted user research and translated insights into personas, journey maps, wireframes, and product experiences that addressed real user needs.

🤝  Partnered with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to connect user needs with business objectives and turn strategy into effective digital experiences.

🎯  Established UX standards, guidelines, and best practices to create consistent experiences across products and customer touchpoints.

🚀  Introduced emerging UX trends, technologies, and methodologies to strengthen the team’s design capabilities and improve the quality of product experiences.

Softway

Product Designer

Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 / United States

Creative design agency

🎨  Led design initiatives across branding, marketing, and digital experiences, delivering creative solutions aligned with client and business objectives.

🤝  Collaborated with marketing, product, and UX/UI teams to translate business goals into cohesive and impactful design solutions.

📐  Developed and maintained brand guidelines and visual systems, ensuring consistency across digital and print touchpoints.

🔎  Conducted audience and user research to inform design decisions and create more relevant, user-centered experiences.

👥  Mentored junior designers through feedback and creative direction, helping strengthen team capabilities and design quality.

🚀  Delivered high-quality creative work across multiple projects and channels, consistently meeting client expectations and project requirements.

Resume

Ali Uyanik — Resume

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About

Ali Uyanik
Antalya, TR → Texas, US
Designing since 2009
8+ years in product
Mom (psychologist)
And how did that pixel make you feel?

About

Still that kid from Antalya. Just building bigger things.

Senior product designer. Born in Antalya, Türkiye. Based in Texas. Professionally fixes confusing stuff.

0years in design
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Chapter 01

Antalya

I was born in Antalya, Türkiye, in a house full of psychologists. Dinner conversations were basically user interviews. I learned early to pay attention, to listen, and to notice when something isn't working, even when nobody says it.

Kaleiçi old harbor, Antalya
Kaleiçi, the old harbor
Konyaaltı beach, Antalya
Konyaaltı, where the mountains meet the sea

Chapter 02

Pixels

In 2009 I picked up graphic design and never put it down. Posters became interfaces, interfaces became products, and somewhere along the way I became the person who fixes confusing stuff for a living.

2009Graphic design
2017UX/UI
2021AR / VR
2024Lead, PBR
2026Founder

Chapter 03

Texas

Now I'm based in Texas, with over a decade of design behind me and 8+ years in product. From napkin ideas to platforms used by millions. I've launched, scaled, and occasionally rescued.

Web3SaaSB2BB2CAR / VRSportsFitnessGamingStartupsAI Web3SaaSB2BB2CAR / VRSportsFitnessGamingStartupsAI

Chapter 04

The team part

I don't design alone. I work with engineers like a co-founder, with marketing like a teammate, and with designers like a mentor. Shared ownership, honest feedback, and staying in the room through prototyping, iteration, and QA, so what ships is what we meant.

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Chapter 05

The AI era

Yes, I design and vibe-code. Half of this portfolio was built that way.

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Epilogue

At the end of the day I'm still that kid from Antalya, just building bigger things.

And probably redesigning everything around me.

Go on. I can't help it either.

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PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Project

Industry

Entertainment, Sport, Live streaming

Company

Professional Bull Riders

My Role

Lead Product Designer

Professional Bull Riders -
It's Called The Toughest Sport on Dirt

PBR app on iPhone in front of a bull rider

Transforming Professional Bull Riders: Redesigning a Digital Experience for over 2M+ Monthly Fans

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is one of the largest sports organizations in the United States, with a global fan base and millions of viewers across broadcast, digital platforms, and live arena events. PBR produces high-energy competitions that combine elite bull riding with entertainment, creating an experience that is intense, fast, and emotionally charged.

However, the digital experience did not fully reflect the scale and excitement of the sport. The opportunity was clear: modernize the platform, improve usability, and create a cohesive digital ecosystem that matched the energy of the arena.

PBR.com homepage redesign
PBR mobile app screens

My Role

As Lead Product Designer, I led the end-to-end product design process across PBR.com, the Watch PBR streaming platform, and the refreshed mobile app experience.

My ownership covered the full lifecycle:

- Discovery workshops with leadership and stakeholders

- User research and behavioral analysis using Google Analytics

- Defining user segments (die-hard fans, Gen Z fans, tourists/casual visitors)

- Information architecture restructuring

- UX and UI design across web and mobile

- High-fidelity prototyping in Figma for alignment and validation

- User testing and iteration based on feedback

- QA testing before launch to ensure design accuracy and usability

- Creation of a unified design system for web, app, and marketing assets

- Banner, thumbnail, and digital asset standards used across social and promotional channels

I worked closely with marketing, partnerships, engineering, and leadership teams to align user experience with business goals, ticket sales, and streaming growth.

The Challenge

PBR app and website screens

When I joined PBR, the digital ecosystem had strong content but struggled in four critical areas.

  1. Poor Mobile ExperienceNearly 90% of fans were accessing content via mobile, yet navigation and layouts were difficult to use on smaller screens. Important information required too many taps, and event discovery was not optimized for mobile behavior.
  2. Fragmented Brand IdentityThe website, streaming platform, and social channels lacked a consistent visual language. Typography, colors, and asset styles varied across platforms, which weakened brand perception and trust.
  3. Low Streaming EngagementWatch PBR’s interface made it difficult for fans to discover live events, highlights, and replays. Key content was buried, reducing viewing time and limiting growth opportunities.
  4. Outdated UI & Energy MismatchThe digital experience did not reflect the intensity and excitement of live PBR events. This disconnect reduced emotional engagement and limited opportunities to drive ticket sales and repeat visits.

The goal was clear: create a modern, mobile-first, and unified experience that matched the energy of the arena while improving engagement and conversion.

Strategy & Execution

1. Discovery & Research

Before redesigning, I focused on understanding real fan behavior and business priorities.

  • Analyzed Google Analytics to identify user flows, drop-off points, and high-traffic content areas
  • Studied engagement metrics across mobile and desktop
  • Benchmarked best-in-class sports platforms such as NBA, UFC, and NFL to understand modern patterns in navigation, live content surfacing, and storytelling
  • This helped define clear priorities: simplify navigation, surface live content faster, and strengthen the emotional impact of the brand.

Result: Clear data-backed direction for redesign decisions and alignment across stakeholders.

2. Navigation & Information Architecture Redesign

The original navigation was cluttered and inconsistent. Key sections such as results, teams, and where to watch were difficult to find. Ticket purchases were buried, and the structure did not scale with PBR’s expanding content ecosystem.

I redesigned the navigation with a clear hierarchy and mega menus, simplified categories based on fan behavior, and introduced a persistent ticket CTA. The new structure improved discoverability, reduced friction, and created a scalable foundation for future growth across events and leagues.

Result: Faster access to high-priority content, stronger ticket visibility, and a navigation system built to scale.

Navigation and information architecture

3. Homepage Redesign: Matching the Energy of the Arena

The old homepage was static and text-heavy. Event information and ticket access were buried, limiting engagement and conversions.

I introduced a dynamic looping highlight video to immediately reflect the intensity of live events. A persistent ticket CTA in PBR’s signature red increased visibility, while upcoming events, matchups, and “How to Watch” content were surfaced clearly above the fold.

The new layout balanced storytelling with action. Fans could quickly understand what’s happening now, what’s coming next, and how to participate.

Result: Increased engagement, stronger emotional impact, and clearer ticket conversion paths.

Homepage redesign

4. Elevating the Athletes Experience

Previously, athlete pages were minimal and lacked storytelling depth. Fans could only see basic stats, with limited visibility into career highlights, achievements, or media content.

I redesigned athlete pages to highlight each rider’s identity with bold visuals, detailed career statistics, awards, season performance, and embedded highlight videos. Records and achievements were surfaced alongside media to create a richer narrative.

This shift transformed athlete pages from static profiles into dynamic storytelling hubs that strengthen the rider-to-fan connection.

Result: Deeper engagement with athlete content and stronger emotional connection to the sport.

Athlete pages

5. Real-Time Ticker & Live Scores System

Fans previously had no easy way to track live scores, schedules, or game status directly from the navigation. This reduced engagement during live competitions.

I designed a dynamic ticker system that adapts based on event status:

Before games: promotes tickets and schedules
During games: displays live scores and match status
After games: highlights replays, standings, and results
This real-time layer keeps fans informed without requiring deep navigation and increases visibility for both tickets and streaming.

Result: Stronger live engagement and improved visibility of key event content.

Live ticker states
Live scores and results

6. Mobile-First Redesign Strategy

With nearly 90% of fans accessing PBR digitally through mobile, I approached every redesign decision with a mobile-first mindset.

Layouts were rebuilt responsively, navigation simplified for thumb-friendly interaction, and content prioritized based on real user behavior data. Event discovery, ticket purchasing, and live viewing were optimized to reduce friction on smaller screens.

Result: Significant growth in mobile engagement and improved usability across devices.

Mobile-first flows

7. Building a Unified Design System

The website, streaming platform, and marketing assets previously lacked visual consistency.

I created a unified design system in Figma that included:

Standardized typography and color systems
Reusable UI components
Banner and thumbnail templates
Social and promotional asset guidelines

This system ensured brand consistency across PBR.com, Watch PBR, the mobile app, and marketing channels. It also improved handoff efficiency through annotated Figma files and structured component libraries.

Result: Stronger brand cohesion, faster iteration cycles, and smoother developer collaboration.

Design system components

8. Visual Design

I helped designing PBR's social media, branding and graphics.

Social media and marketing graphics

Business Impact

The redesign was driven by real user data and validated through analytics and testing

I analyzed Google Analytics data and identified three primary user groups:

  • Die-hard fans who follow rankings, live scores, and detailed stats
  • Gen Z fans who engage through highlights, fast content, and mobile-first interactions
  • Tourists / casual visitors looking for quick event info, tickets, and schedules

The challenge was to design a system that served all three audiences without overwhelming any of them.

Through mobile-first UX improvements, clearer CTAs, simplified navigation, and stronger event surfacing:

  • Increased overall user engagement by 90% after redesign
  • Significantly increased mobile user growth and interaction
  • Improved ticket sales through stronger homepage CTA placement and clearer event flows
  • Increased visibility and performance of partnership-driven pages through strategic content structuring

By restructuring key pages around business priorities and partnership opportunities, I aligned product design directly with revenue goals.

Collaboration with marketing, partnerships, engineering, and leadership ensured that design decisions supported both fan experience and commercial growth.

Key Takeaways

This project demonstrates my ability to:

  • Design for multiple audience types within one ecosystem
  • Use analytics and user testing to guide product decisions
  • Align UX improvements directly with revenue and ticket sales
  • Build scalable systems that support marketing and partnership growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally at a leadership level

At PBR, design was not just about visuals. It was about elevating a major sports brand digitally, increasing engagement, and turning fan excitement into measurable business impact.

This reflects my approach as a product design leader: data-informed, business-aligned, and built for scale.

Ali Uyanik

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