Ozan Akoglu
About Ozan Akoglu
Ozan Akoglu is the Design Lead for Web at TomTom, with over a decade of experience in interactive design across multiple international cities.
Company
Ozan Akoglu is currently working at TomTom as the Design Lead for Web. He has been with TomTom since 2018, leading web design initiatives from the Amsterdam Area. TomTom is a leading provider of innovative geo-location technology and services, and Ozan's role involves spearheading web design strategies to enhance user engagement and experience.
Title
Ozan Akoglu holds the title of Design Lead for Web at TomTom. His position involves overseeing design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing design best practices to deliver high-quality web user experiences. His role is critical in shaping the visual and interactive elements of TomTom's web presence.
Education and Expertise
Ozan Akoglu graduated from Istanbul University with a Bachelor’s degree. His education, combined with over a decade of experience in interactive design, has equipped him with specialized skills in digital and web design. Ozan's proficiency extends to utilizing advanced digital design tools, including expertise in working with a Wacom pen.
Background
Ozan Akoglu's career spans multiple leading digital agencies across various international cities such as Amsterdam, New York City, and Istanbul. He held the position of Junior Art Director at Wanda Digital in Istanbul before advancing to designer roles at Firstborn Multimedia, MediaMonks, and Blast Radius in Amsterdam. His extensive background reflects a trajectory of growth in the field of interactive design.
Professional Experience at Digital Agencies
Ozan Akoglu has a diverse portfolio, having worked at top digital agencies. He began his professional journey as a Junior Art Director at Wanda Digital from 2008 to 2010. He then moved to Firstborn Multimedia as a Designer in 2010 for eight months. He later contributed as a Designer at MediaMonks from 2011 to 2013. Following that, he joined Blast Radius, serving first as a Designer from 2014 to 2015, and then as Senior Designer from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure at these agencies, Ozan specialized in creating interactive and user-centric designs.