Hello!

Hello!

Derin Baykal

About me

Versatile product and UX designer with 5+ years of experience delivering digital solutions across mobile, web, and government platforms. Skilled in UI/visual design, design systems, and inclusive design with a strong foundation in WCAG accessibility standards. Experienced in prototyping at multiple fidelities, user research, journey mapping, and storytelling to translate customer insights into scalable business solutions. Adept at design critiques, cross-functional collaboration, and agile project delivery, with proven ability to implement design languages and maintain system documentation.

Versatile product and UX designer with 5+ years of experience delivering digital solutions across mobile, web, and government platforms. Skilled in UI/visual design, design systems, and inclusive design with a strong foundation in WCAG accessibility standards. Experienced in prototyping at multiple fidelities, user research, journey mapping, and storytelling to translate customer insights into scalable business solutions. Adept at design critiques, cross-functional collaboration, and agile project delivery, with proven ability to implement design languages and maintain system documentation.

Experience

Product/ Service Designer @Nortal

Product/ Service Designer @Nortal

  • Delivered Android child development platform, boosting daycare efficiency in Berlin.

  • Designed Hamburg’s Kita-Gutschein solution, easing access for 80k+ families.

  • Led design of a government platform (2M citizens), from prototype to Release 1/MVP.

  • Built and scaled conversational AI platform into client-facing product.

  • Contributed to proposals, UI design, storytelling, video, and AI-assisted design.

Product Designer @Denizen

Product Designer @Denizen

  • Designed onboarding flows and user journeys, validated with usability testing.

  • Increased retention and satisfaction through prototyping and feedback loops.

Product Designer @Inofab Health

Product Designer @Inofab Health

  • Built respiratory disease questionnaire supporting clinical decision-making.

  • Designed alerts and dashboards, researching with patients and clinicians.

Product/ Service Designer @E-residency, Estonian Government

Product/ Service Designer @E-residency, Estonian Government

  • Created e-sports concept for e-Residency, expanding accessibility.

  • Led research, workshops, and concept design with product teams.