About me

Hi, I am Altan: A freelance UI/UX Designer based in Antalya, Türkiye. My background lies in front-end development and graphic design. I have been working as a freelance designer for 2 years. Although my primary focus is in the travel & tourism industry, I also find similar sectors intriguing. I specialize in designing flight ticketing, accommodations, car rental, and tour booking systems. I am proficient in b2b and b2c systems. I am always open to new adventures. If you would like to contact me, please reach out via LinkedIn.

Süleyman Demirel University Computer Programming, 2003 - Language: Turkish, English
Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) - 2016 - İSTANBUL - https://www.scrum.org/user/184580
Official EF SET English Certificate (B1) - 2024 - https://cert.efset.org/iF7PBh
TypeFinder Personality Test (ENFJ) - typefinderreport_enfj.pdf

Featured Works

all works

Functions
flight booking, tour booking, hotel booking, car rental, eco travel, donation, co2 offset, trip management, traveller management, countries, blogs, profile.

For more details "purpose.travel"

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Purpose

Functions
tour booking, multi-tour booking, multi-countires boooking, sailing booking, donation, co2 offset, trip management, payment management, countries, blogs, profile, gallery management.

For more details "trutravels.com"

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TruTravels

Skills

The following terms represent core areas of expertise that can be tailored to the needs of each project and product. Together, they form a flexible toolkit adaptable to project goals, user needs, and brand identity. This flexibility ensures that designs not only meet functional requirements but also elevate user experience and strengthen brand engagement. With a focus on adaptability and customization, these skills provide a seamless design process that enhances the impact and usability of the final product.

Prototype

A prototype is an early model allowing user interaction to gather feedback and refine ideas. It minimizes changes in the final product.

Visual Design

Visual design combines color, typography, and imagery for aesthetic appeal and user experience. It strengthens brand identity.

Scenarios

Scenarios are fictional narratives illustrating user interactions. They help designers understand needs and create focused solutions.

Personas

Personas are fictional characters reflecting target users’ needs and motivations. They guide design for a user-focused approach.

Pixel Perfect

Pixel perfect design ensures precise pixel placement for visual clarity and consistency. It creates an aesthetically pleasing user interface.

Typography

Typography arranges text focusing on font choice and layout. Effective typography enhances readability and conveys brand personality.

Logos & Icons

Logos and icons represent a brand’s identity and functionality. Well-designed elements boost recognition and engagement.

Color Theory

Color theory explores meanings and effects of colors in design. Thoughtful color choices boost appeal and convey brand values.

Composition

Composition is the arrangement of elements for balance and hierarchy. It directs attention and enhances aesthetic appeal.

Brand Strategy

Brand strategy defines a brand’s market position and communication style. It informs design choices to resonate with the audience.

Problems & Solutions

Identifying user problems and solutions enhances design. This approach improves user experience and product function.

Research

Research gathers insights on user needs and market trends. It informs design decisions for effective, user-centered solutions.

Experience

Mar 2022 - Jun 2024

Sr. UI/UX Designer

Freelancer

Purpose mobile/web UI/UX design

TruTravels mobile/web UI/UX design

Nov 2017 - Nov 2021

Sr. UI/UX Designer

SAN Tourism Software Group & PAXIMUM

B2B & B2C tourism agencies and tour operators UI/UX designs

Company and product website designs (Drupal)

Presentation designs, mobile apps prototype designs

Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

Front-end Developer

Mynet Media

Mynet mobile site front-end design

Profile, Fashion & Beauty, Mother & Baby services front-end designs

Responsive design updates of Mynet services (Travel, Food, Women, Trendy)

Nov 2008 - Feb 2015

Visual Designer

TÜBİTAK BİLGEM

Gebze Campus Head of Department web site design

Corporate Transformation Project Portal (Drupal)

SKAAS-II TV Network Turkey province & district vector maps, web ui design, instruction manual designs

* Other experience (2002-2008):
Genç Computer Course (internship), Deyta.Net, Destech Interactive, Corydella Hotels, Akya Interactive and freelance works.

Tools

Figma

Used to quickly create, prototype, and share interface designs with teams.

Adobe XD

Preferred for building interactive prototypes and designing user experiences.

Illustrator

Helpful for designing vector-based icons and graphic elements.

Photoshop

Ideal for editing images and making necessary adjustments for design use.

Lightroom

Enhances images through color and contrast adjustments.

HTML 5

Builds the fundamental structure of modern web-based designs.

CSS 3

Applies styling and visual details to designs on the web.

Drupal

Integrates UI/UX designs into user-friendly websites.

Interests

Cycling Tour: I have traveled over 20,000 km in just my long-distance bicycle tours, visiting different geographies.

Fishing: My other area of ​​expertise. If I ever stop designing, I can make money from it haha :)

Tolkien's Lore: Even though I finished Tolkien's books years ago, I am excited to research deep his archive.

Craft Beer: I brew my beer at home. It's a great feeling to try new flavours.

Resume

You can download the current resume here.

I don't accept any responsibility except for the designs on my website. Design changes, updates or online/offline site changes made by the company, institution or person do not belong to me.