Bora Volkan Güler

Bora Volkan Güler

Lead Product Designer in Dubai / UAE

About

He creates high-quality digital products and designs contemporary user interfaces through a holistic, highly collaborative, and research-based design approach.

2019
What is UX design and what is not? at Arel University Design Talks
Istanbul, Turkey

Work Experience

2024 — Now
Dubai
  • Collaborating with multiple product teams to develop solutions for the ADIB mobile app.

  • Leading and overseeing the Retail Internet Banking domain.

  • Contributing to hiring decisions for the product design team.

2023 — 2024
Amsterdam
  • Led the end-to-end design process for a CRM project at a property technology solutions company, including user research, strategy workshops, and stakeholder interviews.

  • Designed a responsive web solution for the company's mall platforms.

2022 — 2023
Dubai
  • Directed and managed the product design team, establishing and optimizing design processes.

  • Spearheaded ideation and strategic planning initiatives for the product design team.

  • Delivered comprehensive presentations of design outputs to senior leadership.

  • Established a research- and data-driven approach across the organization.

  • Led recruitment efforts for the product design team and contributed to hiring decisions for the broader product team.

  • Mentored and supported team members, fostering growth and development.

  • Overhauled the app design, significantly enhancing usability and aesthetics.

  • Elevated the overall user experience through strategic improvements.

  • Delivered impactful features, including Virtual Try-On (VTO) and a Loyalty Program, driving engagement and user satisfaction.

2022 — 2022
Amsterdam
  • Gained valuable experience contributing to a start-up, driving meaningful impact through innovative solutions.

  • Played a key role in shaping the product pipeline and delivering tailored solutions for B2B users.

  • Participated in a one-week design sprint utilizing Google Ventures techniques to tackle complex challenges.

  • Deepened expertise in SaaS product development and discovery marketing strategies.

2021 — 2022
Istanbul
  • Designed a wide range of innovative solutions and features for Hepsiburada users.

  • Led the design of a digital wallet service as the owner of the payment domain, achieving an impressive 60% adoption rate within the first three months.

  • Directed the end-to-end user experience design for Hepsiglobal, enabling seamless interactions for international users during Hepsiburada’s global expansion.

2018 — 2021
Istanbul
  • Led the end-to-end design of digital products, from research and concept development to interaction design, prototyping, and UI implementation, with a strong focus on user-centered solutions.

  • Applied design thinking methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including UX designers, researchers, and stakeholders from product, IT, and marketing.

  • Strategically planned and executed design sprints, actively contributing to all phases of key projects as a senior UX designer.

  • Conducted in-depth user research to inform and refine design strategies, ensuring products met user needs and business goals.

Key Projects:

  • Garenta Day: Car Rental App (iOS/Android)

  • Arçelik Connecta: HR Portal (SaaS, Responsive Web)

  • Ethica Sigorta: E-Insurance Platform (Responsive Web)

  • BNP Paribas TEB: Banking Platform (Responsive Web)

  • NEBİM Tally Trade Assistant: Service Design Project

  • Arçelik Support: B2C Platform (PWA)

  • Beinconnect: Welcome Page (Responsive Web)

  • Alterna CX: Experience Management Software (SaaS)

2017 — 2018
Istanbul
  • Contributed to the design and improvement of Avansas.com’s B2C and B2B platforms.

  • Conducted user research to inform and optimize the design of both platforms.

  • Designed a web-to-print product, enabling businesses to create customizable, high-quality marketing - materials with consistent branding through template-based solutions.

  • Redesigned the mobile user experience to enhance usability and engagement.

2016 — 2017
Istanbul

Throughout this intensive agency/consultancy experience, I have cultivated a versatile skill set that includes user research, interaction design, rapid prototyping, UI design, usability testing, and various other capabilities.

2015 — 2016
Istanbul

Developed a strong understanding of the developer’s perspective through hands-on experience across various projects.

2015 — 2015

Volunteering

2010 — 2011
Volunteer at UNICEF
Istanbul

Education

2016 — 2018
2019
International Customer Experience & Customer Journey Map Training from UXServices
2018
5 Steps to a Unique Product Strategy from Invertiv
2018
IIBA® User Experience Design & Usability Training from UXServices

Contact

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