Hi, I’m Merve Kalan! I am a product designer with experience in a dynamic start-up environment. I developed products from concept to final design while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and product managers. Previously, I got my master's in MA Design Products at the Royal College of Arts, funded by a full scholarship.
As a designer, I bring a passion for combining research and user experience to create data-driven and user-centric solutions. My desire is to design products and services that will create meaningful impact through great user experiences, placing the environment at the heart of the process.
Outside of work, I enjoy trying out new recipes, cycling around, and keeping my plants alive. Feel free to contact me via email and Linkedin.
Work experience
FarmLabs Agriculture Technologies
Product Designer / UX Designer
Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
FUTERODESIGN
Product Design Intern
Aug - November 2021
JotForm
UX/UI Design Intern
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
METU Institutional Development and Planning Office
Student Assistant
Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
Education
Royal College of Arts
MA Design Products
2023-2024
The Deputy Vice Chancellor’s International Bursary
Full Scholarship
Special Recognition Award
Middle East Technical University
BA Industrial Design
2018-2022
Honor Student
Awards
Student Service Design Challenge 2024
IKEA Finalist
Prototypes for Humanity Dubai
Environment Category 1st Place (2022)
Designing Reuse
Honorable Mention (2022)
Appcent Service Design Designathon
1st Place (2022)
1 Year Full Scholarship Award
Turkish Exporters Assembly (2021)
IMMIB Industrial Design Competition
3rd Place in the category of Products made of Metal (2021)
WPO World Star Student Awards 2020
Marketing Bronze Award, Certificate of Merit
Asia Star 2020 - The Asian Packaging Federation
2 Certificates