I'm Leyla Ertem, a London-based Senior Product Designer

I’ve always been drawn to work that sits between logic and creativity, which is probably why design felt like the right fit for me. I enjoy understanding how people think, finding patterns in complexity, and shaping products that feel clearer and easier to use.

My background in computer engineering gave me a strong technical foundation, and my design experience has taught me how to balance user needs, business goals, and practical constraints. Over the past 8+ years, I’ve worked on digital products and workflows that support people in doing complex work more smoothly and confidently.

Outside work, I enjoy dancing, drawing, exploring cafés, and decorating my planner.

I'm Leyla Ertem, a London-based Senior Product Designer

I’ve always been drawn to work that sits between logic and creativity, which is probably why design felt like the right fit for me. I enjoy understanding how people think, finding patterns in complexity, and shaping products that feel clearer and easier to use.

My background in computer engineering gave me a strong technical foundation, and my design experience has taught me how to balance user needs, business goals, and practical constraints. Over the past 8+ years, I’ve worked on digital products and workflows that support people in doing complex work more smoothly and confidently.

Outside work, I enjoy dancing, drawing, exploring cafés, and decorating my planner.

I'm Leyla Ertem, a London-based Senior Product Designer

I’ve always been drawn to work that sits between logic and creativity, which is probably why design felt like the right fit for me. I enjoy understanding how people think, finding patterns in complexity, and shaping products that feel clearer and easier to use.

My background in computer engineering gave me a strong technical foundation, and my design experience has taught me how to balance user needs, business goals, and practical constraints. Over the past 8+ years, I’ve worked on digital products and workflows that support people in doing complex work more smoothly and confidently.

Outside work, I enjoy dancing, drawing, exploring cafés, and decorating my planner.

Experience

Senior UX Designer Ocado Technology

Nov 2022 - Present

UX Designer Orgvue

Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

Product Designer Shopi

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

UX Designer Turkcell Technology

Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

Education

MSc Human-Computer Interaction Design City, University of London

Computer Engineering Bogazici University

Computer Science Exchange KTH Royal Institute of Technology