+1 (416) 402 5227
Yasemindirik01@gmail.com
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1T5
Education
2020-24 Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) University, Toronto
Bachelor of Design: Industrial Design
2019 Toronto School of Art
Visual Arts
Languages
- Turkish (Primitive Language)
- English (Fluent)
- French (Intermediate)
Design Skills
- Product Design
- Service Design
- Speculative Design
- Design Strategy
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design
- Researching
- User-centred design
- Usability
- Graphic Design
- UX/UI
- Photography/ Videography
- Design Foresight
Technical Skills
- Figma
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, InDesign
- Procreate
- Rhino 3D
- Sketchup
- Fusion 360
Additional Skills
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and lead.
• Motivated to learn and
Public Speaking
2023 Artist Talk, Toronto
OCAD University
2022 Future Service, Service Futures |Future of Shopping|,Toronto
OCAD University
Award Winning
2023 Nefab x DESIGNwith, Toronto
Sustainable Packaging Competition
• Created an award-winning sustainable packaging design, demonstrating a balance between functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics.
• Conducted material research and designed prototypes, gaining a deep understanding of design constraints and user needs.
Internships
2024 Nefab, Toronto
- IronCAD Training
- Nefab Drawing Standards Training
- Training on GreenCale
- ArtiosCAD Basic Training
- Training on Sample table
- Drop Testing
- CAXA Basics and File Storage
2023 SWAVE Studios, Toronto
- Design Research
- UX/UI
Visiting Workshops
2023 Weasos.co, Toronto
- Create a coin purse/wallet using up-cycled leather from plane seats
2019 The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Turkey
- Architectural Drawings
- Development of techniques
- Illustrations
- Application of rendering skills for buildings, interiors, and streetscapes through a variety of media by SCAD architecture professor Hsu-Jen Huang
2019 Pratt Institute, Turkey
- Observational Drawing
- Developing form in a two-dimensional space by Casey Inch and Lindsey Wolkowicz
2019 Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University, Toronto
- Model Making
- Encaustic Painting
Volunteering
2023 DesignTO Youth: Blueprint, Toronto
Event Videographer
- Video of the exhibition pieces
- Video of the installation
- Video of people interacting with exhibition pieces
- Video of people interacting with each other, having fun, eating, and drinking
2023 Welcome to R-House, Rollout HQ, Toronto
Event Photographer, Videographer
- Video - photographs of the exhibition pieces
- Video - photographs of the installation
- Video - photographs of people interacting with exhibition pieces
- Video - photographs of people interacting with each other, having fun, eating, and drinking
2023 Lifecycle of Object, Toronto
Event Videographer
- Video of the exhibition pieces
- Video of the installation
- Video of people interacting with exhibition pieces
- Video of people interacting with each other, having fun, eating, and drinking
Public Exhibitions
2024 OCAD University GradEX, Toronto
Efficient Shopping Experience (Thesis)
• Developed a user-centered redesign of an eCommerce interface, focusing on improving user interaction and shopping experience.
• Created wireframes, prototypes, and final UI layouts using Figma, applying UX/UI best practices. • Built the VENZZY brand from scratch, shaping its identity through thoughtful design and strategic consumer insights.
2024 DesignWith, Toronto
Design Unveiled: Work In Progress (Thesis)
Publication
2022-23 Music Cover Design, Toronto
- Album
The Hate You Can’t Express by Sina Argun
- Singles
Picture of Success by Sina Argun
Wicked Game by Sina Argun
2022 The International Student Support Office Monthly Newsletter, Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University,Toronto
Cigarette Break, Digital Illustration Drawing created by using ProCreate