Yavuz Cengiz

• Developed market-driven product concepts aligned with client requirements, supported by user research and user-centered design. Collaborated with cross-functional and engineering teams to refine product features, resolve technical challenges, and ensure manufacturability. Produced detailed design documentation for prototypes and final products, presented design proposals to clients, and incorporated feedback into iterative improvements, while providing guidance on materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability.
• My primary areas of specialization in industrial design include electronic products, home appliances, and automotive design, while I also provide consultancy and design services across a wide range of other product categories. I lead and manage projects for corporate clients and municipalities, overseeing the full product development process from concept generation through to implementation, acting as both project manager and team leader throughout all phases of design and execution.
• Enerjisa (2025–2026)
• KARLUNA Automotive OEM (2024–Present)
• Unique Luxury (USA) (2024)
• Maxion Wheels (2022)
• Karşıyaka Municipality of İzmir (2022)
• Hamilton (Germany) (2021)
• Entea Solutions (2021)
• Karabağlar Furniture Academy (2021)
• SoChick (2021)

Huang Lee Audio (2020)

• For information about my professional services prior to 2020, please feel free to contact me.

• Since 2018, I have been teaching the following courses on a semester basis, primarily within the Department of Industrial Design and across the Departments of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Visual Communication Design within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design:
• PD/DM 303 – 3rd Year Industrial Design Studio.
• ID203 – 3D Computer-Aided Industrial Design.
• ID320 – 3D Mechanical Design.
• ID410 – 3D Fantastic Modeling
• FFD104 – Computer-Aided Technical Drawing
• VCD205 – Computer Graphics in Communication.
• FFD101 – Art and Design Studio.

• Designed sensor-based lighting systems and LED panel products, and managed the full development process from concept through mass production, ensuring mechanical functionality, mold design, and efficient manufacturing systems.
• Conducted R&D and developed industrial electronic products with CAD tools, implementing design improvements throughout product lifecycle.
• Prepared rapid prototypes and production models, resolving mechanical and technical issues prior to tooling and mold development.
• Supervised product testing in calibration laboratory, ensuring quality and performance of products developed through R&D activities.
• Created concept designs for lighting and electronic products, preparing visual presentations for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Designed product packaging, catalogs, user manuals, and assembly diagrams, and followed up on printing and production processes.
• Coordinated with international manufacturers for sample and mass production, managed continuous communication, and represented the company in international tenders.

• Developed design concepts based on client briefs and prepared advertising and promotional materials for on-site brand visibility.
• Designed promotional campaign materials for products in development.
• Produced sector-specific, concept-driven visual designs aligned with the company’s brand and market positioning.
• Designed vehicle graphics and corporate branding applications.
• Revised, improved, and updated ongoing projects and marketing materials.

• Designed exhibition stands and event spaces and supervised their on-site implementation.
• Designed outdoor advertising, conceptual façade cladding systems, and advertising totems, and monitored their production processes.

• Performed day-to-day responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency while contributing creative and design-driven solutions to improve team performance and product outcomes. Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop, refine, and deliver user-focused product designs, ensuring projects were completed on time and aligned with client and market needs. Provided responsive support to customer and stakeholder requests, and applied strong technical and design expertise to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize product functionality, and enhance overall user experience.