Hi, I'm Ekin Tumer - Chief Design Officer / Co-Founder at Here*
I'm a UX & Visual Designer passionate about crafting beautiful, intuitive digital experiences, especially in the evolving landscape of live media. I thrive on tackling complex interaction design challenges and bringing a blend of artistic vision and user-centered strategy to product innovation.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google, contributing to user experience design.
Redesigning the future of Live TV at YouTube.
Can help others by translating complex ideas into intuitive visual designs.
š Career trajectory
Foundational Design Education
Studied Graphic Design at MICA, building a strong base in visual arts and communication.
ā¦ Graphic Design
ā¦ MICA
Early Industry Exposure
Gained practical experience through internships in graphic design and UX at Google.
ā¦ Internships
ā¦ Google
ā¦ UX Design
Shaping Digital Experiences
Currently driving UX and visual design innovation at YouTube, focusing on live TV product evolution.
ā¦ YouTube
ā¦ UX Design
ā¦ Visual Design
Entrepreneurial Design Leadership
Co-founding a new venture to lead design strategy and product development.
ā¦ Co-Founder
ā¦ Design Leadership
ā¦ Entrepreneurship
šŖš» Superpowers
Bridging Artistry and Usability
Transforming concepts into engaging, user-friendly interfaces.
ā¦ Designing intuitive interactions for complex systems.
ā¦ Creating visually appealing and functional product experiences.
ā¦ Integrating graphic design principles into digital products.
Innovating Live TV Experiences
Reimagining how users interact with real-time content.
ā¦ Focusing on interaction and system design for streaming platforms.
ā¦ Crafting seamless user journeys for live broadcast features.
ā¦ Applying user-centered approaches to emerging media challenges.
Cross-Disciplinary Design Expertise
Leveraging a broad design foundation for unique solutions.
ā¦ Combining print, branding, motion, and 3D design skills.
ā¦ Applying diverse creative techniques to digital challenges.
ā¦ Developing strong visual identities and typography.
I'm excited about
ā¦ Exploring collaborations with forward-thinking product teams.
ā¦ Seeking opportunities to mentor emerging designers.
ā¦ Discovering innovative approaches to user engagement in media.
I can help with
ā¦ Provide expert guidance on product-first visual design.
ā¦ Offer insights into building cohesive design systems.
ā¦ Share strategies for translating brand identity into digital products.
I would love your help on
ā¦ Connect with product leaders in the media tech space.
ā¦ Find collaborators passionate about next-gen streaming experiences.
ā¦ Get feedback on new venture ideas in digital content.