I see design as a balance between logic and creativity, aiming to develop meaningful and human-centered solutions. My process is rooted in systems thinking and enriched by my growing interest in sustainability and long-term impact. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve worked with interdisciplinary teams to create functional, manufacturable, and meaningful products. My graduate studies have broadened my perspective helping me think not only about how things work, but also about how they can last and adapt over time. I’m passionate about simplifying complexity through design and developing ideas that truly work in the real world.

Behind every product I create, there’s a set of principles I never compromise on and you can read them all in my manifesto.

education

Energy and Sustainable Development M.Sc. / Kadir Has University, Turkey

2024-2026 / İstanbul, Turkey

%100 scholarship

Industrial Product Design B.Sc. / Kadir Has University, Turkey

2018-2023 / İstanbul, Turkey

%75 scholarship

professional experience

Industrial Design Engineer / Öztürk Makine

Product Design | Mechanical Design | Sheet Metal Manufacturing | Vending Machine Development | Prototyping | Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

aug22 - nov23 / Istanbul, Türkiye

Contributed to product and mechanical design at a sheet metal manufacturing facility, primarily focused on Istanbulkart vending machines (a widely used public transport card in Istanbul), as well as other diverse sheet metal-based product solutions.

Industrial Design Engineer / HSVO Design - Fakir Hausegeräte

Concept Development | Mechanical Integration | Design for Manufacturing (DFM) | Patent Research

dec23 - currently / Istanbul, Türkiye

Design and develop consumer products for domestic and international markets, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. Lead projects from concept to production-ready solutions, integrating complex mechanisms into clean, user-centered forms through close cross-disciplinary collaboration.

startup experience

Product Designer (UX,UI) / Loop Inc.

B2B Dashboard Design & Research | User Testing

jan21 - aug22 / Vancouver, Canada (Remote)

Loop is a new social network where users can evaluate anything together with smart tables and follow each other’s votes.

Co-Founder, Product Designer / Avokadio

Breath Analyzer Design | Research Testing Equipment Web Site | B2B Dashboard | Mobile App

aug19 - jan21 / Istanbul, Türkiye

Avokadio is a breath analysis-based wellness platform where you can instantly learn your metabolism data, track it regularly, and receive personalized nutrition advice.

Product Designer (UX,UI) / Balya

Web Site | Web Dashboard | Mobile App

mar19 - aug19 / Istanbul, Türkiye

Balya is your personal assistant where you can transfer your current or demand bank accounts between banks without going to the branch.

Contact with me.

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Contact with me.

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Contact with me.

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Copyright 2025 by Çağlar Saatli

Copyright 2025 by Çağlar Saatli

Copyright 2025 by Çağlar Saatli