Gülnihal Karaca
About Gülnihal Karaca
Gülnihal Karaca is a User Experience Designer II at Expedia Group with extensive experience in UX design across various industries.
Current Position at Expedia Group
Gülnihal Karaca currently holds the position of User Experience Designer II at Expedia Group. She began her tenure there in 2022 and is based in London, England. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user interactions with Expedia's digital platforms, ensuring that users have a smooth and intuitive experience.
Previous Experience at n11
Prior to joining Expedia Group, Gülnihal Karaca worked at n11 in various capacities. She was the UX Design Team Lead in 2022 for 2 months. Earlier, she served as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2021 to 2022 for a year and as a User Experience Designer from 2019 to 2022 for three years. During her time at n11, she was involved in improving the e-commerce platform's user interface and overall user experience.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles
Gülnihal Karaca began her career in user experience design and industrial design with several internships and short-term roles. She worked as a Design Intern at Işık Yayın Oyuncak in 2013 and at Özlem Yalım etc. Design Consultancy Promotion in 2014, followed by a role as a UX/UI Design Project Intern at Thinbox Design in 2015. She also contributed to a graduation project at TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi in 2016.
Educational Background in Industrial Design
Gülnihal Karaca completed her education at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design (BSc) from 2010 to 2016. During her studies, she participated in various practical training programs, including elementary workshop practice and summer traineeships.
Interests and Personal Activities
Outside of her professional life, Gülnihal Karaca enjoys a variety of activities including hiking, traveling, singing, drawing, yoga, and meditation. These interests reflect her commitment to creativity and well-being, both of which are integral to her approach to user experience design.