My Path
Discover the experiences that shaped my design path
H. Cagatayhan Kurt
Senior Product (UI/UX) Designer
Get to know me a little bit more
Hello, I’m Cagatayhan and I’m 30 years old. With a passion for design that started in 2003 as a hobby and turned into a career in 2011 filled with love, I always striving to learn and stay up-to-date on the latest technologies. I worked from Web3 to DeFi, SaaS to B2B, Fintech, and Shopping products, which I got covered with my expertise. My general design line is simplicity, fewer click, and easy-to-use. I keep the user experience in my focus to make the world a more livable place. Besides, I have a funny, collaborative, team player, fast-learner, and quick-adapt personality.
Staff Product Manager
Trust Wallet
The most prolific designer I know. Unbelievable output, all of super high quality. Can create an entire, comprehensive design system from scratch. Loves to design. Deep experience in web3 / crypto design. Is
He was managed me as Senior Product Manager
0VIX Protocol
KEOM Protocol
I had the pleasure of working with Cagatayhan as our UI/UX designer for several years, during which time he consistently demonstrated exceptional talent and reliability. His delivery of high-caliber designs and remarkably efficient workflow made him a standout member of our team. What particularly impressed me was his ability to maintain excellent output quality even under tight project deadlines. During his time with us, Cagatayhan consistently exceeded expectations, showing particular strength in rapid prototyping and iterative design. His responsiveness to feedback and ability to translate business requirements into user-centered solutions made him highly valuable to both our team and stakeholders. I watched him tackle increasingly complex design challenges while maintaining his signature quick turnaround time. I can confidently attest to Cagatayhan's professional capabilities and work ethic. He would be an asset to any organization seeking a seasoned UI/UX designer who delivers results.
He was managed me as CTO
KEOM Protocol
Product Manager
Scania Group
Cagatayhan is a great designer who always goes above and beyond what is expected from him. He continuously delivered concepts as well as implementation ready designs to our team, spanning from landing pages to complex financial data dashboards. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a world class visual designer who also can product high level UX.
He was managed me as Head of Product
KEOM Protocol
Smart Contract Engineer
Binance
Redesigned the whole UI of the app we were working on from scratch and made it 100x better, we had great times working in the office together. Great person and creative mind, can't recommend enough
Worked together on different teams
GOGO Protocol
Founding Engineer
Caddi
I had the opportunity to work with Cagatayhan Kurt for two years and I've always admired his UI/UX work and dedication. He's super easy to work with and definitely one the best designers in the industry
Worked together on same team
GOGO Protocol
Data Scientist
0xsidequest
I had the pleasure of working with Cagatayhan at a DeFi lending protocol, and he was a fantastic teammate. He always delivered on time and never hesitated to put in the extra effort when deadlines were tight. Beyond just being reliable, he has a great eye for design, combining sleek aesthetics with fresh, innovative ideas. His work brought a lot of value to our project, and he made the whole process smoother. I’d highly recommend Cagatayhan to any team looking for a talented and dependable designer.
Worked together on different teams
KEOM Protocol
Risk Analyst
0xsidequest
Cagatayhan Kurt is a fantastic teammate, moving quickly from research to prototype and always ready to help. He brings great energy to the team, and working with him is both productive and fun!
Worked together on different teams
GOGO Protocol
Staff Product Manager
Trust Wallet
The most prolific designer I know. Unbelievable output, all of super high quality. Can create an entire, comprehensive design system from scratch. Loves to design. Deep experience in web3 / crypto design. Is
He was managed me as Senior Product Manager
0VIX Protocol
KEOM Protocol
I had the pleasure of working with Cagatayhan as our UI/UX designer for several years, during which time he consistently demonstrated exceptional talent and reliability. His delivery of high-caliber designs and remarkably efficient workflow made him a standout member of our team. What particularly impressed me was his ability to maintain excellent output quality even under tight project deadlines. During his time with us, Cagatayhan consistently exceeded expectations, showing particular strength in rapid prototyping and iterative design. His responsiveness to feedback and ability to translate business requirements into user-centered solutions made him highly valuable to both our team and stakeholders. I watched him tackle increasingly complex design challenges while maintaining his signature quick turnaround time. I can confidently attest to Cagatayhan's professional capabilities and work ethic. He would be an asset to any organization seeking a seasoned UI/UX designer who delivers results.
He was managed me as CTO
KEOM Protocol
Product Manager
Scania Group
Cagatayhan is a great designer who always goes above and beyond what is expected from him. He continuously delivered concepts as well as implementation ready designs to our team, spanning from landing pages to complex financial data dashboards. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a world class visual designer who also can product high level UX.
He was managed me as Head of Product
KEOM Protocol
Smart Contract Engineer
Binance
Redesigned the whole UI of the app we were working on from scratch and made it 100x better, we had great times working in the office together. Great person and creative mind, can't recommend enough
Worked together on different teams
GOGO Protocol
Founding Engineer
Caddi
I had the opportunity to work with Cagatayhan Kurt for two years and I've always admired his UI/UX work and dedication. He's super easy to work with and definitely one the best designers in the industry
Worked together on same team
GOGO Protocol
Data Scientist
0xsidequest
I had the pleasure of working with Cagatayhan at a DeFi lending protocol, and he was a fantastic teammate. He always delivered on time and never hesitated to put in the extra effort when deadlines were tight. Beyond just being reliable, he has a great eye for design, combining sleek aesthetics with fresh, innovative ideas. His work brought a lot of value to our project, and he made the whole process smoother. I’d highly recommend Cagatayhan to any team looking for a talented and dependable designer.
Worked together on different teams
GOGO Protocol
Risk Analyst
0xsidequest
Cagatayhan Kurt is a fantastic teammate, moving quickly from research to prototype and always ready to help. He brings great energy to the team, and working with him is both productive and fun!
Worked together on different teams
GOGO Protocol
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I addicted to the exploring and gain new experiences!
Outside of my professional design work, I’m an avid learner and explorer. I believe in continuous personal growth, which has led me to develop a diverse set of interests that complement my design expertise. I regularly engage in hobbies which fuel my creativity and give me a fresh perspective when approaching design challenges.
Additionally, I’m passionate about travel, experiencing new cultures, and understanding different ways of life. These experiences allow me to think globally and incorporate cultural sensitivity into my work.
These hobbies and experiences not only shape me as a person but also influence my professional work, helping me stay inspired and versatile in the ever-evolving field of design.
Working History
Work Experiences
Self Employed
/
Freelance
From 2011 to Present, I provided more than 2000 design services to more than 300 companies/persons in Turkey, EU, UK and US, first as a freelance and then as a company. I know it sounds weird, but I have provide in every field for a long time since I have not determined any design field. I spent a lot of time improving myself in every field. After choosing the UI/UX designer path, it made more sense for me to become professional in this field, but we cannot go back to the past for wishful thinking.
In general, I did Web and Mobile UI/UX designs, logo & branding designs, animation (gif) and video designs, printed designs (business cards, magazines, catalogues, brochures, car wraps and similar), social media management (design perspective).
I mostly designed in the fields of Finance, Blockchain, B2B/B2C/C2C, SaaS, Shopping, Blog/News.
Firstly I found customers from B2B marketplaces (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, R10, Bionluk and similar) and then I continued to find customers from B2B marketplaces, but my newest customers are friends or connections of my old customers. I got a lot of customers through word of mouth advertising.
Jun 2011
Present
Growth / Remote
KEOM Protocol
/
Senior Product Designer
Remote
🪁 Keom Protocol is an AI-enhanced suite of ZK powered trading products.
Powered by Polygon Network and Powered by PYTH Network
https://www.keom.io
---------------
During my time at KEOM, the platform experienced significant growth:
👉 Total Value Locked (TVL) increased 1000%
👉 User base surged around 1500%
👉 Daily fees and revenue saw a remarkable rise of approximately 2500%.
👉 Negative feedback related to usability issues dropped by 80%
I joined KEOM Protocol to revitalize their design, starting with a complete overhaul of the existing user interface. Utilizing Figma, I built and maintained a massive design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform. I actively gathered user feedback via Typeform and conducted one-on-one interviews through Google Meet to better understand user needs. Regular A/B tests in our Discord community allowed me to collect feedback and iterate on designs quickly.
I delivered responsive designs for various critical components of the platform, including the landing page, lending market, leveraged market, real-world assets, and an AI-driven crypto market dashboard. Additionally, I designed a loyalty dashboard to enhance user engagement. Beyond product design, I also provided marketing and presentation designs when needed, ensuring that every visual aligned with the brand’s standards.
I developed the landing page using Webflow, embracing no-code solutions to bring designs to life seamlessly. My hand-off documentation was precise and well-structured, ensuring smooth collaboration with the development team. I also created and animated 3D assets using Spline to elevate the user experience.
To further optimize the platform, I monitored user behavior through Hotjar and Google Analytics, continuously iterating the product to improve usability. I also crafted live prototypes and wireframes in Figma to present to stakeholders and users during usability tests, ensuring alignment with business goals and user expectations.
May 2022
Sep 2024
Full Time / Remote
GOGO Protocol
/
Senior Product Designer
At GOGO Protocol, my primary focus was redesigning the existing (v1) website to enhance the user experience, especially for both web2 and web3 users. Collaborating closely with Product Manager Michael Lwin, we aimed to create a seamless experience for traditional investors (web2 users) entering the web3 space. Our goal was to make crypto savings intuitive and accessible under the "One-click Crypto Savings" initiative.
We developed features such as one-click wallet creation, deposits, withdrawals, buy/sell functionality, and vault creation. I focused on creating tutorials and user-friendly interfaces that demystified complex web3 actions, making the platform approachable for users with varying levels of blockchain experience.
Throughout the project, I applied Design Thinking methodologies:
Empathize: Created detailed user personas and empathy maps to understand diverse user needs. Mapped user journeys to identify the best onboarding pipeline.
Define: Identified current issues within the platform and user challenges.
Ideate: Designed solutions that addressed pain points, making complex web3 processes simple and streamlined.
Prototype: Created low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity interfaces in Figma, using animated prototypes to communicate ideas with the team.
Usability Testing: Conducted tests on both prototypes and the front-end coded product. After launch, we collected user feedback through Typeform to continue refining the product.
Additionally, I conducted a comprehensive competitor analysis by reviewing 556 DeFi products on CoinMarketCap, compiling design insights from the top 174 ranked platforms. This analysis informed our design strategy, positioning GOGO Protocol competitively in the DeFi space.
May 2022
Aug 2023
Full Time / Berlin
Brand Sem
/
Product & Branding Designer
I was designing Web and Mobile interface design, Creating Design System, Branding at Brand Sem company.
Oct 2020
Mar 2021
Full Time / Istanbul
Lsdb.Live
/
Product Designer
I provided UI/UX design services for Web Player, Landing Page and Mobile Application at LSDB.
Jun 2019
Nov 2019
Contract / San Francisco
N2 Mobil
/
Product Designer
While working as UI/UX Designer at N2Mobil, I designed Corporate Web UI/UX Design, Management Panel, Mobile Application and Fleet Management Panel UI/UX Design.
Oct 2018
Mar 2019
Full Time / Ankara
Working History
Work Experiences
Self Employed
/
Freelance
From 2011 to Present, I provided more than 2000 design services to more than 300 companies/persons in Turkey, EU, UK and US, first as a freelance and then as a company. I know it sounds weird, but I have provide in every field for a long time since I have not determined any design field. I spent a lot of time improving myself in every field. After choosing the UI/UX designer path, it made more sense for me to become professional in this field, but we cannot go back to the past for wishful thinking.
In general, I did Web and Mobile UI/UX designs, logo & branding designs, animation (gif) and video designs, printed designs (business cards, magazines, catalogues, brochures, car wraps and similar), social media management (design perspective).
I mostly designed in the fields of Finance, Blockchain, B2B/B2C/C2C, SaaS, Shopping, Blog/News.
Firstly I found customers from B2B marketplaces (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, R10, Bionluk and similar) and then I continued to find customers from B2B marketplaces, but my newest customers are friends or connections of my old customers. I got a lot of customers through word of mouth advertising.
Jun 2011
Present
Growth / Remote
KEOM Protocol
/
Senior Product Designer
Remote
🪁 Keom Protocol is an AI-enhanced suite of ZK powered trading products.
Powered by Polygon Network and Powered by PYTH Network
https://www.keom.io
---------------
During my time at KEOM, the platform experienced significant growth:
👉 Total Value Locked (TVL) increased 1000%
👉 User base surged around 1500%
👉 Daily fees and revenue saw a remarkable rise of approximately 2500%.
👉 Negative feedback related to usability issues dropped by 80%
I joined KEOM Protocol to revitalize their design, starting with a complete overhaul of the existing user interface. Utilizing Figma, I built and maintained a massive design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform. I actively gathered user feedback via Typeform and conducted one-on-one interviews through Google Meet to better understand user needs. Regular A/B tests in our Discord community allowed me to collect feedback and iterate on designs quickly.
I delivered responsive designs for various critical components of the platform, including the landing page, lending market, leveraged market, real-world assets, and an AI-driven crypto market dashboard. Additionally, I designed a loyalty dashboard to enhance user engagement. Beyond product design, I also provided marketing and presentation designs when needed, ensuring that every visual aligned with the brand’s standards.
I developed the landing page using Webflow, embracing no-code solutions to bring designs to life seamlessly. My hand-off documentation was precise and well-structured, ensuring smooth collaboration with the development team. I also created and animated 3D assets using Spline to elevate the user experience.
To further optimize the platform, I monitored user behavior through Hotjar and Google Analytics, continuously iterating the product to improve usability. I also crafted live prototypes and wireframes in Figma to present to stakeholders and users during usability tests, ensuring alignment with business goals and user expectations.
May 2022
Sep 2024
Full Time / Remote
GOGO Protocol
/
Senior Product Designer
At GOGO Protocol, my primary focus was redesigning the existing (v1) website to enhance the user experience, especially for both web2 and web3 users. Collaborating closely with Product Manager Michael Lwin, we aimed to create a seamless experience for traditional investors (web2 users) entering the web3 space. Our goal was to make crypto savings intuitive and accessible under the "One-click Crypto Savings" initiative.
We developed features such as one-click wallet creation, deposits, withdrawals, buy/sell functionality, and vault creation. I focused on creating tutorials and user-friendly interfaces that demystified complex web3 actions, making the platform approachable for users with varying levels of blockchain experience.
Throughout the project, I applied Design Thinking methodologies:
Empathize: Created detailed user personas and empathy maps to understand diverse user needs. Mapped user journeys to identify the best onboarding pipeline.
Define: Identified current issues within the platform and user challenges.
Ideate: Designed solutions that addressed pain points, making complex web3 processes simple and streamlined.
Prototype: Created low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity interfaces in Figma, using animated prototypes to communicate ideas with the team.
Usability Testing: Conducted tests on both prototypes and the front-end coded product. After launch, we collected user feedback through Typeform to continue refining the product.
Additionally, I conducted a comprehensive competitor analysis by reviewing 556 DeFi products on CoinMarketCap, compiling design insights from the top 174 ranked platforms. This analysis informed our design strategy, positioning GOGO Protocol competitively in the DeFi space.
May 2022
Aug 2023
Full Time / Berlin
Brand Sem
/
Product & Branding Designer
I was designing Web and Mobile interface design, Creating Design System, Branding at Brand Sem company.
Oct 2020
Mar 2021
Full Time / Istanbul
Lsdb.Live
/
Product Designer
I provided UI/UX design services for Web Player, Landing Page and Mobile Application at LSDB.
Jun 2019
Nov 2019
Contract / San Francisco
N2 Mobil
/
Product Designer
While working as UI/UX Designer at N2Mobil, I designed Corporate Web UI/UX Design, Management Panel, Mobile Application and Fleet Management Panel UI/UX Design.
Oct 2018
Mar 2019
Full Time / Ankara
Working History
Work Experiences
Self Employed
/
Freelance
From 2011 to Present, I provided more than 2000 design services to more than 300 companies/persons in Turkey, EU, UK and US, first as a freelance and then as a company. I know it sounds weird, but I have provide in every field for a long time since I have not determined any design field. I spent a lot of time improving myself in every field. After choosing the UI/UX designer path, it made more sense for me to become professional in this field, but we cannot go back to the past for wishful thinking.
In general, I did Web and Mobile UI/UX designs, logo & branding designs, animation (gif) and video designs, printed designs (business cards, magazines, catalogues, brochures, car wraps and similar), social media management (design perspective).
I mostly designed in the fields of Finance, Blockchain, B2B/B2C/C2C, SaaS, Shopping, Blog/News.
Firstly I found customers from B2B marketplaces (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, R10, Bionluk and similar) and then I continued to find customers from B2B marketplaces, but my newest customers are friends or connections of my old customers. I got a lot of customers through word of mouth advertising.
Jun 2011
Present
Growth / Remote
KEOM Protocol
/
Senior Product Designer
Remote
🪁 Keom Protocol is an AI-enhanced suite of ZK powered trading products.
Powered by Polygon Network and Powered by PYTH Network
https://www.keom.io
---------------
During my time at KEOM, the platform experienced significant growth:
👉 Total Value Locked (TVL) increased 1000%
👉 User base surged around 1500%
👉 Daily fees and revenue saw a remarkable rise of approximately 2500%.
👉 Negative feedback related to usability issues dropped by 80%
I joined KEOM Protocol to revitalize their design, starting with a complete overhaul of the existing user interface. Utilizing Figma, I built and maintained a massive design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform. I actively gathered user feedback via Typeform and conducted one-on-one interviews through Google Meet to better understand user needs. Regular A/B tests in our Discord community allowed me to collect feedback and iterate on designs quickly.
I delivered responsive designs for various critical components of the platform, including the landing page, lending market, leveraged market, real-world assets, and an AI-driven crypto market dashboard. Additionally, I designed a loyalty dashboard to enhance user engagement. Beyond product design, I also provided marketing and presentation designs when needed, ensuring that every visual aligned with the brand’s standards.
I developed the landing page using Webflow, embracing no-code solutions to bring designs to life seamlessly. My hand-off documentation was precise and well-structured, ensuring smooth collaboration with the development team. I also created and animated 3D assets using Spline to elevate the user experience.
To further optimize the platform, I monitored user behavior through Hotjar and Google Analytics, continuously iterating the product to improve usability. I also crafted live prototypes and wireframes in Figma to present to stakeholders and users during usability tests, ensuring alignment with business goals and user expectations.
May 2022
Sep 2024
Full Time / Remote
GOGO Protocol
/
Senior Product Designer
At GOGO Protocol, my primary focus was redesigning the existing (v1) website to enhance the user experience, especially for both web2 and web3 users. Collaborating closely with Product Manager Michael Lwin, we aimed to create a seamless experience for traditional investors (web2 users) entering the web3 space. Our goal was to make crypto savings intuitive and accessible under the "One-click Crypto Savings" initiative.
We developed features such as one-click wallet creation, deposits, withdrawals, buy/sell functionality, and vault creation. I focused on creating tutorials and user-friendly interfaces that demystified complex web3 actions, making the platform approachable for users with varying levels of blockchain experience.
Throughout the project, I applied Design Thinking methodologies:
Empathize: Created detailed user personas and empathy maps to understand diverse user needs. Mapped user journeys to identify the best onboarding pipeline.
Define: Identified current issues within the platform and user challenges.
Ideate: Designed solutions that addressed pain points, making complex web3 processes simple and streamlined.
Prototype: Created low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity interfaces in Figma, using animated prototypes to communicate ideas with the team.
Usability Testing: Conducted tests on both prototypes and the front-end coded product. After launch, we collected user feedback through Typeform to continue refining the product.
Additionally, I conducted a comprehensive competitor analysis by reviewing 556 DeFi products on CoinMarketCap, compiling design insights from the top 174 ranked platforms. This analysis informed our design strategy, positioning GOGO Protocol competitively in the DeFi space.
May 2022
Aug 2023
Full Time / Berlin
Brand Sem
/
Product & Branding Designer
I was designing Web and Mobile interface design, Creating Design System, Branding at Brand Sem company.
Oct 2020
Mar 2021
Full Time / Istanbul
Lsdb.Live
/
Product Designer
I provided UI/UX design services for Web Player, Landing Page and Mobile Application at LSDB.
Jun 2019
Nov 2019
Contract / San Francisco
N2 Mobil
/
Product Designer
While working as UI/UX Designer at N2Mobil, I designed Corporate Web UI/UX Design, Management Panel, Mobile Application and Fleet Management Panel UI/UX Design.
Oct 2018
Mar 2019
Full Time / Ankara
Skills
Tools I've improved my experience
Figma
Sketch
Framer
Webflow
Miro
Flowmapp
Balsamiq
Hotjar
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
Spline
Procreate
Zeplin
Protopie
Zapier
Slack
Notion
Trello
Clickup
Jira
Skills
Tools I've improved my experience
Figma
Sketch
Framer
Webflow
Miro
Flowmapp
Balsamiq
Hotjar
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
Spline
Procreate
Zeplin
Protopie
Zapier
Slack
Notion
Trello
Clickup
Jira
Skills
Tools I've improved my experience
Figma
Sketch
Framer
Webflow
Miro
Flowmapp
Balsamiq
Hotjar
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
Spline
Procreate
Zeplin
Protopie
Zapier
Slack
Notion
Trello
Clickup
Jira
Abilities
Mastering every aspect of modern design
UI Design
UX Research
Design System
Branding
Printing Design
Wireframing
User Persona
Storyboarding
Prototyping
Motion Design
Interaction Design
Design Thinking
Journey Mapping
Information Architecture
User Interview
Usability Testing
User Surveys
Competitor Analysis
User Behavior
A/B Testing
Habit Forming Products
Data Monitoring
Hand-off Documentation
Agile Methodology
Scrum Methodology
No-Code Development
Collaboration
Management
Abilities
Mastering every aspect of modern design
UI Design
UX Research
Design System
Branding
Printing Design
Wireframing
User Persona
Storyboarding
Prototyping
Motion Design
Interaction Design
Design Thinking
Journey Mapping
Information Architecture
User Interview
Usability Testing
User Surveys
Competitor Analysis
User Behavior
A/B Testing
Habit Forming Products
Data Monitoring
Hand-off Documentation
Agile Methodology
Scrum Methodology
No-Code Development
Collaboration
Management
Abilities
Mastering every aspect of modern design
UI Design
UX Research
Design System
Branding
Printing Design
Wireframing
User Persona
Storyboarding
Prototyping
Motion Design
Interaction Design
Design Thinking
Journey Mapping
Information Architecture
User Interview
Usability Testing
User Surveys
Competitor Analysis
User Behavior
A/B Testing
Habit Forming Products
Data Monitoring
Hand-off Documentation
Agile Methodology
Scrum Methodology
No-Code Development
Collaboration
Management
Language
Language
Turkish / Native
English / B2
University
Education
Political Science and Public Administration
Bachelor's Degree
Sep 2014
Jun 2018
Konya / Turkiye