About Me
Product Designer with over 5 years of experience and a robust architecture background spanning 3 years. Specializing in user-centered design and computational innovation, my approach integrates key human factors into all phases of design, resulting in superior digital and physical products. At the forefront of product development, I adeptly balance business and user needs, guiding projects from inception to launch in agile settings. My international experience includes roles in Turkey and Portugal, and notable contributions as Turkey's representative at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition La Biennale Di Venezia. As a Teaching Assistant at Bilkent University's Department of Architecture, I deepened my expertise in the interplay of architectural and user experience design, focusing on impactful human-centered design strategies.
Work Experience
March 2020 - Dec 2021
UI/UX Designer at MilSOFT Software Technologies
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Designed and delivered user-centered software solutions for the defense industry, enhancing product usability and client satisfaction within a confidential project scope.
Dec 2021 - May 2023
Product Designer at Armut / HomeRun
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I drove significant improvements at Armut by delivering key user and internal tools, including a Provider Reward Program (+20% retention), a security dashboard (+30% ops efficiency), and reservation tracking (+15% satisfaction), alongside optimizing team workflows with Notion, Miro, and Figma.
Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
Teaching Assistant at Bilkent University
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Fulfilled the role of a Teaching Assistant for various courses, including Architectural Design Studio classes, Computational Design Studio, and Media. Earned a fully-funded scholarship for this position, contributing to departmental works and supporting students' academic growth.
May 2023 - Sep 2024
Product Designer at Picus Security
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As the product owner and lead designer of Picus’s Cloud Security Validation (AWS, Azure, GCP), I shaped misconfiguration detection flows, improved Kubernetes onboarding and monitoring, drove a 10% adoption boost via RFM segmentation, and led accessibility efforts across all products in alignment with WCAG 2.2, collaborating closely with stakeholders.
Previously I was working as an architect in Portugal and Turkey
Awards
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September 24-30, 2019 // Duygu Gökoğlu is an official participant in the Turkish Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Architecture Biennale. In collaboration with Architecture For All Association (Istanbul), the Turkish Pavilion stages a weeklong workshop and exhibit titled The Vast Minority, focusing on participatory design in housing projects.
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September 7, 2017 - present // Duygu Gökoğlu is appointed Teaching Assistant for Bilkent University FADA
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2017-present // Bilkent University, Grant and Scholarship for Master Studies
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2012-2017 // TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
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January, 2016 // Duygu Gökoğlu & Arif Burak Tilbe won Honourable Mention award at Isik University Amphitheatre and Structure Student Competition
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2014 // AzAksu Architects, Public Housing Area Urban Regeneration Çanakkale Municipality, Turkey - 3rd prize
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November, 2013 // Duygu Gökoğlu won Honourable Mention award at Bolu Sketch Competition
Competitions
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Public Housing Area Urban Regeneration Çanakkale Municipality, Turkey - 3rd prize
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Sürdürülebilir Gelecegi Tasarla Rönesans Holding Student Competition
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Çanakkale War Research Center Building
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Mosque of Buyukada
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Gulsuyu Djemevi and Cultural Center
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Favelascraper CTBUH 2015
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International Student Tall Building Design Competition
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Isık University Amphitheatre Architectural Student Competition - Honourable Mention
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Venice Artisan School International Design Competition
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Bornova EVKA 3 Social Center and Transit Station
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Seoul Yeoui-Naru Ferry Terminal International Design Competition
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Kaunas M.K. Čiurlionis Concert Centre International Design Competition
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Public Buildings Design Idea Competition
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Korean War Memorial and Visitor Center
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Mosque Design For 1st Category Idea Competition