As a child of the 90s, I spent my days imagining ways to communicate with extraterrestrial civilizations, figure out time travel and teleportation, and design solar-powered firefighting drones, Hyperloop-style maglev trains, and smart car interfaces. Thinking about the future and designing products has always been my passion.

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Today, I strive to channel that same creativity and bold thinking into solving wicked problems and advancing humanity through innovative design. I thrive on challenging assumptions, disrupting the status quo, and building products that make a meaningful impact.

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**Let’s tackle complex problems together!**

About me

Product Designer

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Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

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Critical Thinking

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Cambridge Primary Insight

🧢 Product Designer\
🧢 Product Manager

Wage Assessment

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🧢 Product Manager\
🧢 Product Owner

Shift

Windows Ambience

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UX Strategist

I'm working with a small team at Cambridge CEM, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, to build the next generation of student assessments and assessment administration tools.

As a UX team of one, I lead all product design activities and closely collaborate with various stakeholders to build great, accessible products for educators and students in the UK and worldwide.

Can Aslan

2024