About Me
Hey — I'm Ali
A senior product designer born in Antalya, Türkiye, now based in Texas., with over a decade of experience crafting thoughtful digital products across Web3, SaaS, B2B, B2C, AR/VR, sports, fitness, gaming, and startups.
With a background in graphic design since 2009 and 8+ years in UX/UI, I’ve helped launch and scale products used by millions — from 0→1 ideas to high-traffic platforms.
I grew up in a family full of psychologists, so reading people became second nature. I pay attention. I listen. I notice friction. Then I design solutions that make things clearer, faster, and better. (Basically, I professionally fix confusing stuff.)
Whether collaborating with engineers, partnering with marketing teams, or mentoring designers, I operate with a team-first mindset. I believe great products are built through shared ownership, honest feedback, and close cross-functional collaboration — especially between design and development. I stay involved through prototyping, iteration, and QA to ensure what ships reflects the original vision.
I approach everything with a growth mindset, always looking for the next opportunity to learn.
And now we’re in the AI era — so yes, I design and vibe-code. I research fast, prototype faster, and ship smarter.
At the end of the day, I’m still that kid from Antalya — just building bigger things.
And probably redesigning everything around me.

Experiences
My Journey
Professional Bull Riders
Lead Product Designer
May 2024 - Jan 2026
Tronic.app
Product & Prototype Director
Jan 2023 - May 2024
900lbs Creative
UX/UI Designer
May 2022 - Dec 2022
Groove Jones
UX/UI Designer
Aug 2021 - May 2022
Henry York Advertising
Art Director
Dec 2017 - Aug 2022
Education
Where I learned
Touro Graduate School of Technology
Master of Arts in Web and Multimedia Design
2019 - 2021
New York, NY
Akdeniz University
Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design
2014 - 2018
Antalya, Turkiye