Istem Yildiran
About Istem Yildiran
Istem Yildiran is a Product Designer with a Bachelor's Degree in Product Design from Istanbul Technical University. With experience in both B2B and B2C environments, Yildiran has worked in various roles across startups and corporates, currently serving as a Product Designer at Taktile in Berlin.
Current Role at Taktile
Istem Yildiran currently serves as a Product Designer at Taktile, a position held since 2023 in Berlin, Germany. In this role, Yildiran applies design principles to create user-centered products. The focus is on enhancing user experience through innovative design solutions.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to joining Taktile, Istem Yildiran worked as a Product Designer at Klar from 2022 to 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Yildiran also held the position of UX Lead at Vodafone from 2020 to 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey, where responsibilities included leading user experience initiatives. Additionally, Yildiran worked as an Experience Designer at Boni Global from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Istem Yildiran earned a Bachelor's Degree in Product Design from Istanbul Technical University, studying from 2013 to 2019. Prior to this, Yildiran completed high school at İzmir Özel Çamlaraltı Anadolu Lisesi, achieving a High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013.
Design Approach and Philosophy
Yildiran's design approach emphasizes problem-solving through creative methods, aiming to develop user-friendly solutions. This philosophy is complemented by a passion for exploring the connections between people, places, and cultures through design, which informs the design process.
Experience in User Experience Research
In 2020, Istem Yildiran briefly worked as a User Experience Researcher at IntelligentTrackSystems for one month. This role contributed to Yildiran's understanding of user needs and behavior, enhancing the overall design process in subsequent positions.