Cansu Sarıkaya
About Cansu Sarıkaya
Cansu Sarıkaya is a Product Designer based in Berlin, Germany, with a strong background in architecture and design. She has worked for various companies and hosts a podcast discussing the intersection of architecture and product design.
Work at PowerUs
Cansu Sarıkaya currently serves as a Product Designer at PowerUs, a role she has held since 2023. Based in Berlin, Germany, she focuses on creating user-centered designs that prioritize usability and intuitive interaction. Her work involves applying her extensive background in architecture and design to enhance product experiences.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining PowerUs, Cansu worked at Moonfare as a Product Designer for a total of one year, from 2022 to 2023. She also held a position at _blaenk as a Product Designer from 2021 to 2022. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with skills in user research, interface design, and usability testing.
Education and Expertise
Cansu Sarıkaya holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) from Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg, where she studied from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Istanbul Technical University, studying from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a year of study at Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg in 2016-2017.
Background in Architecture
Cansu has a solid foundation in architecture, having worked as an Architect Trainee at Hascher Jehle Architektur from 2019 to 2020 and as an Internship Trainee at CM Mimarlık in 2018. She also gained experience as a Summer Intern at Autoban in 2015. This diverse background informs her approach to product design.
Podcast and Personal Projects
Cansu hosts a podcast titled 'How Not To Be An Architect,' where she explores the intersection of architecture and product design. Through discussions with guests who share similar backgrounds, she delves into design methodologies and storytelling techniques that enhance communication and influence product decisions. Her personal website, www.heythereitscansu.com, showcases her work and design philosophy.