Yunus Emre Teke

Blend+r şirketinde AI Native Designer

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

AI Native Designer | Blending Technology with Creativity, and Disciplines with Innovation My design practice transcends the boundaries of a single field. Drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum—ranging from art and science to psychology and engineering—I synthesize this multidisciplinary knowledge with next-generation technologies and artificial intelligence to produce groundbreaking designs. As an "AI Native Designer," my primary objective is to merge human creativity with the power of algorithms, break traditional molds, and build innovative experiences that answer the aesthetic and functional demands of tomorrow, today. I view technology not merely as a tool, but as a creative partner, driving and shaping change through my designs.

Experience

  • AI Native Designer at Blend+r
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Freelancer at Freelancer
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    360-Degree Campaign Management: Orchestrated end-to-end communication strategies in high-tempo, strategy-driven environments, including political election campaigns. Managed the entire lifecycle—from defining campaign strategies and creating social media content to preparing strategic presentations and designing promotional merchandise. Brand Identity & Visual Communication: Built comprehensive visual worlds for brands from scratch. Translated brand stories into a cohesive and memorable visual language by designing corporate identity elements such as logos, menus, and business cards. Out-of-Home (OOH) & Spatial Design: Brought digital concepts to life in the physical world. Developed consumer-centric interior designs and led the art direction for large-scale outdoor advertising, including billboards and window/facade claddings. Editorial Design & Visual Storytelling: Crafted book cover designs, honing the ability to distill the essence and core message of editorial texts into a single, highly impactful key visual. Independent Coach | Basketball & Tennis (Amateur Level) Strategic Planning & Agility (Agile Thinking): Developed tailored training programs and match strategies based on team dynamics and opponent analysis—paralleling the structure of a communication campaign. Cultivated the ability to instantly read on-field crises and execute rapid tactical pivots. Team Management & Mentoring: Unified athletes across diverse personalities, age groups, and skill levels under a shared motivation. Assessed individual potentials and seamlessly integrated them into the broader vision of the team and the game. Performance Analysis & Feedback: Continuously monitored athletes' mental and physical progress, providing real-time, constructive feedback. Directed the end-to-end process of goal setting and achievement.

  • Retail Salesperson at Decathlon
    May 2025 - Jul 2025 · 3 mos

    Consumer Insight & Persuasion: Analyzed unarticulated and latent customer needs through sincere, one-on-one interactions on the shop floor. Directly influenced in-store purchasing decisions by developing empathy-driven sales strategies and asking the right questions.Expertise & Experience Design: Leveraged my personal passion and deep knowledge of tennis to connect with customers not merely as a sales representative, but as a trusted advisor. Fostered brand loyalty by consistently recommending optimal products tailored to specific customer needs.Commercial Awareness & Data Literacy: Managed visual merchandising, stock inventory, and product availability processes. Closely monitored and analyzed the strategic impact of real-time, on-the-floor sales performance on the store’s overall revenue and profitability.Corporate Communication & Agility: Collaborated seamlessly across various departments within a complex, global corporate structure. Honed strong teamwork and agile communication skills, ensuring rapid and effective responses during high-pressure situations or crises.

  • Stajyer at HS Yapı Tasarım ve Prefabrik
    Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 · 5 mos

    Insight & Concept Development: Conducted sociological and spatial research for prefabricated housing projects centered around the question "What makes a house a home?", developing innovative, user-centric design applications.Experience & Space Design (Lead Designer): Transformed the traditional, cold "hospital/medical" perception by designing a functional (optimizing medicine storage and circulation) and emotionally resonant spatial experience where patients can find healing and tranquility.Client Management & Presentation: Analyzed client (pharmacist) requirements, effectively guiding them toward optimal aesthetic and functional solutions. Prepared persuasive concept presentations to professionally manage client expectations and align their vision.End-to-End Project Management (Execution): Maintained direct coordination with execution teams, furniture manufacturers, and craftsmen. Managed on-site processes to successfully bring concepts to life while remaining strictly faithful to the original design vision.

  • Stajyer at Elit Sanat
    Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 4 mos

    Client Relations & Brief Management: Participated in B2B project meetings with corporate stakeholders, notably the Tepebaşı Municipality. Analyzed client requirements (briefs) and effectively translated them into actionable design strategies.Strategic Design & Production: Bridged the gap between the client's vision and core aesthetic/functional design principles. Developed custom products and production tools utilizing plaster, silicone molding, and ceramic shaping techniques.Process & Resource Management: Personally negotiated with material suppliers during the transition from design to production, ensuring optimal budget and material efficiency for the projects.Teamwork & Collaboration: Rapidly adapted to multidisciplinary workshop dynamics and maintained strong internal communication, contributing to the seamless and timely delivery of projects.