Hi, I'm Cansu
I’m a designer and mentor with 8+ years of experience, currently based in London, United Kingdom. 🇬🇧
Originally from Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 , I began with a background in English Language and Comparative Literature before pursuing an MSc.degree in Human-Computer Interaction Design.
I now lead strategic design and research for complex organisations, helping accelerate product initiatives and innovation— always keeping humans at the core.
My professional interests
▫️ design leadership roles that remain hands-on.
▫️ working on complex products, services, & problems.
▫️ extensive involvement in shaping product strategy and vision.
▫️ extensive involvement in user research.
▫️ being part of a cross-functional team with a genuine chemistry.
▫️ helping teams improve via adoption of new tools and technologies.
▫️ storytelling— talking about the work that my teams and I do.
My personal interests
▫️ staying active through yoga, swimming and tennis.
▫️ travelling the world.
▫️ singing— a passion of mine (mainly musical theatre!)
▫️ illustration and visual storytelling.
▫️ being in touch with nature and animals.
▫️ technology, with AI tools in focus lately.
