Burak Aktaş
About Burak Aktaş
Burak Aktaş is a UX Design Lead at Holidu in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in UX and interaction design, having held various positions in academia and industry since 2011.
Work at Holidu
Burak Aktaş has been employed at Holidu since 2022, serving as the UX Design Lead. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing user experience design initiatives within the company. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Interaction Designer at Holidu from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at Holidu spans a total of four years, during which he has contributed to various design projects aimed at enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Burak Aktaş holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design from Middle East Technical University, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Design in Interaction Design from IIT Institute of Design, completing his studies in 2017. Additionally, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Interaction Design at Middle East Technical University, which he began in 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in design principles and user experience methodologies.
Background
Burak Aktaş began his career in academia, working as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the METU Department of Industrial Design from 2013 to 2015. He later served as a Teaching Assistant at the IIT Institute of Design for nine months in 2016-2017. His professional experience includes roles as a Senior UX Designer at Spirohome from 2017 to 2019 and as an intern in the R&D Design Department at CNH in 2011. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of design.
Professional Experience
Burak Aktaş has accumulated extensive experience in user experience and interaction design. His previous roles include Senior Interaction Designer at Holidu, Senior UX Designer at Spirohome, and various teaching assistant positions. His work has involved collaborating on design projects and contributing to educational environments, which has enhanced his skills in user-centered design and design education.