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Zuhal Akay
Digital Sociologist. UX/UI Designer.
I build simple and intuitive digital experiences grounded in research and user insights. I obsess over ensuring users never feel overwhelmed, crafting clear and aesthetic experiences.
Case Studies
Aug. 2025-Oct. 2025
Designed the UI, user flows, and brand identity for an AI story game app featuring daily interactive stories.
Dec. 2024
Led end-to-end UX/UI design for a driving school website in Vancouver, BC. Built and launched the site using Wix.
Oct. 2024
Redesigned the website for an Istanbul-based silk clothing brand, leading the project from concept to launch using Wix.
Case Studies
Education
Sept. 2022 - Oct. 2025
MA in Sociology at Simon Fraser University
Led a netnographic study on viewer motivations across Kick and Twitch, analyzing platform affordances and user interactions, and conducting interviews to identify emerging trends.
2017–2022
BA in Sociology at Bahcesehir University
GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 (High Honors)
2019-2020
BA in Sociology at Radboud University (Erasmus Exchange)
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