Talya Kaya

Suberb overthinker. but give me chocolate and all will be fine. and coffee. oh coffee, yes please.

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

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[Yapay Zeka (AI) @YapayZekaAI_]

yüzyüzeyken de konuşamıyoruz artık

[Ebrar Karakurt @karakurtebrar18]

Gözlerimizde inanç, kalbimizde cesaret, sırtımızda ay-yıldız… 🇹🇷 Her topa vururken milyonların sesini, her sayıda milletimizin nefesini yanımızda hissedeceğiz. Bu mücadele yalnızca bizim değil, Türkiye’nin mücadelesi. Hep birlikte tek yürek, tek bilek, tek hedef: Dünya Şampiyonluğu 🙏🫶

[Neslihan @nesliko]

Perran’ın ailesini bulabilmek için böyle bi sahiplendirme ilanı hazırladık. Destekleriniz bizi çok mutlu eder 🌸

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🎬 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗨𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁:

When you see a seamless user experience, it's easy to think it just "came together." But behind every intuitive app, clean interface, or streamlined journey lies weeks (months!) of work, decisions, and iterations.

Here’s a glimpse into a recent UX project:

1️⃣ 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Before a single design element appears on the screen, it starts with understanding people. Through user interviews, surveys, and data analysis, we uncover pain points and desires.

2️⃣ 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀
The research insights guides our brainstorming sessions. Sticky notes filled the walls (yes those post-it filled pinterest photos), and countless sketches (some brilliant, others... not so much) forms the early wireframes. We are not aiming for perfection yet, just clarity.

3️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲
We build interactive prototypes to test usability and gather feedback. It’s always humbling to watch users interact with your designs—you learn quickly what works and what doesn’t. Fun fact: It is a sensational feeling when you see your users love the feature you almost scrapped!

4️⃣ 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲
Design is rarely a straight line. Based on feedback, we refine flows, adjust components, and polish visuals. The result? A product that doesn’t just look good but truly serves its users.

5️⃣ 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲
Once the design is live, the learning continues. Analytics, user feedback, and performance data provide insights for further improvement. After all, UX is about evolution, not perfection.

💡 Key Takeaway: We design for people, not pixels.

#UXDesign #BehindTheScenes #DesignThinking #UserExperience

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🛠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗫 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲…

People often saw UX as a quick fix. A dashboard was clunky? "Let’s make it prettier." Users weren’t converting? "Add a shiny button." But over time, I realized this mindset was holding everyone back.

UX isn’t a band-aid for broken parts; it’s the foundation for the whole system. It’s not about fixing—it’s about 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Here’s the truth: when UX is approached as a one-and-done task, it can’t deliver its full potential. Quick fixes might boost metrics temporarily, but they often come at the cost of deeper issues, like user frustration or design debt. I’ve seen it happen.

When organizations 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗫 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺, that’s where the magic happens. It’s not always glamorous. It’s iterative, sometimes slow, and full of feedback loops. But it’s also how you build products that people love and want to come back to.

✨ The biggest mindset shift I’ve witnessed? Teams seeing UX not as a cost but as an investment in relationships. With users, with teams, with the future.

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

During my UX journey, I realized a powerful truth: 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀. Even the most beautiful solution can fall flat if stakeholders don’t see the value behind it.

Here’s the secret to gaining buy-in: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝘄𝗵𝘆.”

🎯 Why did you make that decision?
🎯 What problem are you solving?
🎯 How does your design impact users—and the business?

When you connect your design choices to user needs and business goals, you create alignment. You’re not just showing a wireframe; you’re showing a solution.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁:

1️⃣ 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
User research, analytics, or feedback—whatever drives your design decision, let it lead the narrative.

2️⃣ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.
Take your audience behind the scenes. Share iterations, user pain points, and how your design addresses them.

3️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘀.
People relate to stories. Frame your “why” as a user-centered story that evokes empathy and clarity.

When you explain the “why,” you turn skeptics into advocates. You empower your audience to see the value—and feel the impact—of your design.

✨ Design isn’t just about how it looks; it’s about how it works—and why it works.

#UXDesign #StakeholderManagement #StorytellingInDesign #ProductManagement

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

💭 5 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴

The products we design shape how people live, work, and connect. That’s a big responsibility—especially when it comes to mental health.

Here are ways UX design impacts mental well-being and how we can design more thoughtfully:

1️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱
Overwhelming interfaces can lead to frustration and stress.

💡 Solution: Simplify navigation, use clear labels, and prioritize user-friendly flows.

2️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀
Constant notifications and endless scrolling? That’s a mental health minefield.

💡 Solution: Design features that encourage breaks and mindful usage. For example, “wind-down” modes or screen time insights.

3️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Mental health conditions, like anxiety or ADHD, affect how users interact with technology.

💡 Solution: Offer options like focus modes, adjustable text sizes, and minimal distractions.

4️⃣ 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀
Forcing users into decisions or trapping them in endless loops erodes trust and harms mental health.

💡 Solution: Embrace ethical design. Respect user autonomy and make opting out easy.

5️⃣ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
Trust is a cornerstone of any successful app, no matter the focus. When users feel safe and respected, their overall experience improves.

💡 Solution: Prioritize privacy, transparency, and clear communication. Avoid surprises in how you handle data and ensure users feel in control of their experience.

🧠 Remember: Design isn’t just about usability—it’s about humanity. Thoughtful UX can empower users, reduce stress, and even improve mental health.

#UXDesign #MentalHealth #EthicalDesign #Accessibility

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🎉 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗫 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁? 5 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 1 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗅)

Starting your first UX role can feel exciting—and overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you hit the ground running:

1️⃣ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲
You won’t know everything, and that’s okay. Every project, tool, and critique is a chance to grow.

💡 Tip: Focus on getting hands-on experience. Dive into tools, shadow colleagues, or take on small tasks outside your comfort zone—it’s the quickest way to learn.

2️⃣ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
Your colleagues are your biggest resource. Talk to developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand their perspectives.

💡 Tip: Start with curiosity. Ask about their goals, challenges, and what is the best way to work with them (everyone has a different style for this)—it builds trust and alignment.

3️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Presenting your work is just as important as creating it. Explain the “why” behind your designs to gain buy-in.

💡 Tip: Practice storytelling to make your ideas resonate.

4️⃣ 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸
Constructive criticism is your friend, not your enemy. Seek it out often.

💡 Tip: Frame feedback as an opportunity to improve, not as personal criticism.

5️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱
It’s easy to get caught up in internal goals, but always advocate for the user. Their experience is the heart of what you do.

💡 Tip: Keep personas and research findings visible to remind everyone of the user’s voice.

🌟 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗼𝘄𝗅)
As time passes, you might forget the details, struggle to find the time, or lose touch with the people involved in your projects. Document your process as you go.

💡 Tip: Save artifacts, write down challenges, and highlight outcomes after every project. Your future self will thank you!

💬 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Your first UX role is a launchpad. Be curious, stay adaptable, and trust the process.

#UXDesign #CareerTips #FirstJob #UserExperience

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🚨 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺)
UX design isn’t just about creating something beautiful; it’s about crafting experiences that work. So be mindful of these traps:

1️⃣ 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 Jumping straight into design without understanding your users is like building a house without a blueprint.
✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Talk to your users, analyze their behavior, and let data guide your design.

2️⃣ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 Just because it looks cool doesn’t mean it works. Remember, you’re not the end user. "If it was me..." is not a great sentence to throw around.
✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Test early, test often. Validate your assumptions with real users.

3️⃣ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 More features don’t always mean better experiences. A cluttered UI confuses users and increases cognitive load.
✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Prioritize simplicity. Separate the "nice-to-have"s from "must-have"s.

4️⃣ 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Design that excludes isn’t good design. Accessibility isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a must.
✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Follow WCAG guidelines, test with assistive tools, and ensure inclusivity.

5️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 Your first design isn’t your final design. Feedback is part of the process.
✅ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Embrace the iterative mindset. Every version gets you closer to the best solution.

🎯 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: Every designer makes mistakes—it’s practically a UX rite of passage. The real magic? Turning those “oops” moments into “aha” moments!
#UXDesign #DesignMistakes #UserExperience #DesignTips

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

@MobbinDesign 👉 Check it out here: https://t.co/pRbH61nowW

hashtag#UXDesign hashtag#Mobbin hashtag#UXInspiration hashtag#UIDesign hashtag#DesignPatterns

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[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🎉 A Game-Changing UX Tool: @MobbinDesign

As UX designers, we’re always seeking inspiration and best practices. @MobbinDesign for me is an amazing resource for UX/UI inspiration!

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

@MobbinDesign 🔥 Bonus Tip:
Use @MobbinDesign search and filtering options to narrow down specific app categories or design elements—it’s a huge time-saver!

🎯 Why You Should Try It:
Whether you’re a UX newbie or a seasoned pro, Mobbin is a fantastic resource for leveling up your design game

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

@MobbinDesign @MobbinDesign for me is that ice-breaker. Whenever I start a new project, I turn to Mobbin for design inspiration and some benchmarking. It helps me understand industry standards, innovate faster, and build interfaces that just work.

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

@MobbinDesign 💡 How I Use @MobbinDesign :
I don't know how many times I felt out of ideas, just staring at a blank page. Go back & forth, get coffee & come back, scroll on social media, just don't know how to start, feeling super un-inspired...

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

@MobbinDesign ✨ Why I Love Mobbin:
1️⃣Access 30,000+ mobile design patterns from top apps like Airbnb, Spotify, and Instagram
2️⃣ Quickly find inspiration for login screens, navigation menus, onboarding, and more
3️⃣ See real-world designs and UX flows for a variety of industries and use cases

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

@joenatoli @designwithixdf @Google @coursera @udemy Thanks for sharing this Joe! 🙏🏼

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🚀 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻

Are you diving into the world of UI/UX design but unsure where to begin? I’ve got you covered! 🧵

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

Learning UX/UI doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Combining theory with hands-on practice is the key! 💪

hashtag#UXDesign hashtag#UIDesign hashtag#CareerGrowth hashtag#LearnUX hashtag#DesignTips

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🚀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 (𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴)

• @GA General Assembly UX Design Bootcamp
• @careerfoundry UX Design Program
• @Springboard UX/UI Design Bootcamp
• @designlab UX Academy

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

⚡ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Join challenges like Daily UI Challenge to sharpen your skills ▶️ https://t.co/SH4p1kczqz
• Share your work and seek feedback in @Reddit Reddit, Inc. communities like [r/UI_Design] and [r/userexperience]

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

🌐 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀 & 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀

• @NNgroup : Research-backed insights
• @smashingmag : Tutorials and case studies
• @uxdesigncc on @Medium : Community-driven stories and tips

[Talya Kaya @tlyakya]

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