About

Selin Akas is solution-focused with her creative designs, a positive thinking individual with excellentleadership and interpersonal skills who is equally comfortable working as part of a dynamic team.

EDUCATION

2024-Present

MSc in Design Innovation Management Loughborough University London

2020-2024

Bachelor of Industrial Design
Kadir Has University

2015-2020

Sainte Pulcherié French High School

Pursuing a master’s degree at one of the UK’s top 10 universities, focusing on design leadership, creative management, and innovation practices. My research centers on the role of design management and leadership in achieving product design team success. Through coursework and industry collaboration, I am deepening my expertise in strategic design management, sustainability, and user-centered innovation.

Graduated as the top student of the department and third in the Faculty of Art and Design, with a 70% merit scholarship and a GPA of 3.8/4. Courses in Project Design, Innovation, Design Thinking, and CMF honed my skills, culminating in a notable project that exemplified my design thinking approach. Collaborative projects enhanced my teamwork and communication skills, while my academic achievements built a strong foundation for my graduate studies abroad.

Pursuing my high school education at Sainte Pulcherié French High School contributed a lot to me, I consistently excelled with a GPA of 90 or above, earning commendations throughout my academic journey. Studying all subjects in French for five years, I embraced the discipline and unique educational approach of the French system. Differentiating from other schools in Turkey, I had the privilege of experiencing distinctive courses, such as Art History and Library Studies, enriching my academic repertoire. These enriching experiences shaped my academic profile and cultivated a deep appreciation for diverse subjects and innovative teaching methodologies.

EXPERIENCE

June-August 2025

User Experience Designer

Fluid Focus App

Supported user research, interface design, and concept development, strengthening collaboration and design management skills.
Created design assets and prototypes for product features and gamification (badges, achievements, interactive experiences).
Applied UX and gamification principles to improve user engagement and product adoption

https://www.fluidfocus.app/

May-June 2025

Service Design Consultant

Loughborough Univesity Collaborative Project - Creative Wick

Conducted primary and secondary research on local food ecosystems in Hackney Wick & Fish Island to identify challenges around gentrification, procurement barriers, and cultural sustainability.
Facilitated stakeholder mapping and engagement workshops (Onion Map, Impact/Influence Map) to clarify roles, align interests, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
Co-developed service design concepts (rotating food stalls, community storytelling events, local food app, subscription/taster boxes) to connect small food vendors with major institutions.
Applied strategic design tools (SWOT, BMC, Value Proposition Canvas, Ansoff, Blue Ocean) to test feasibility and define scalable service models.Delivered a prototype business case for a community-powered kitchen hub at Here East, enhancing cultural exchange and supporting sustainable regene

https://creativewick.com/

2023-2024

Product Designer &
Social Media Content Producer

Sırça

Conceptualize and design innovative and aesthetically pleasing glass objects.
Collaborate with the design team to create unique and marketable glass products.
Manage social media, website, and creating content.

https://www.sirca.com.tr/