Who is Tuğba Özkılıç?

Hello, I'm Tuğba Özkılıç.

Through my blog post, Who is Tuğba Özkılıç, I wanted to share a bit about myself with you. I am an architect, designer, and consultant with a multifaceted career shaped by design, user experience, and strategic thinking. Designing, creating, and problem-solving have always been at the heart of my life. My professional journey began with architecture and interior design and has evolved over the years into a multifaceted identity, encompassing various fields and areas of expertise.

My Background

I started my career designing architectural projects for hospitals and hotels. This period taught me to think user-centrically, plan every stage of a project with maximum efficiency, and implement solutions effectively. These experiences honed my ability to find the right solutions and designs for complex projects. My journey continued with interior design and implementation supervision, allowing me to specialize in large-scale projects in the construction industry. My deep interest in a user-focused approach highlighted my careful and strategic nature as a designer. Facing countless challenges helped me discover my practical problem-solving skills. Over time, incorporating landscape design into my renovation and fit-out projects became a core principle of my services, ensuring holistic aesthetics and functionality in every project.

Alongside this extensive experience in architecture, I also explored marketing for various startups due to my personal interests. I actively worked in areas such as social media management, online and offline advertising, brand management, content design, and email marketing. Additionally, as a UX/UI designer and project development consultant, I brought the user-centric design approach I applied physically in my architectural projects to the digital realm, redesigning apps and websites for companies. During this time, I also managed all graphic design needs for brands’ digital and physical products, demonstrating my skills in design and brand management.

The Advantage of Versatility

These diverse experiences allowed me to enhance my problem-solving abilities and specialize in multiple disciplines, providing me with a comprehensive perspective. Working in various fields, including design, marketing, user experience, and strategic planning, enables me to approach every project holistically. My ability to generate creative ideas, pay meticulous attention to detail, and deeply understand users and their needs helps me achieve impactful results that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

As a versatile individual, I combine technical and emotional intelligence to create value at every stage of a project, from design to strategy.

My Approach to Consultancy

My broad expertise enables me to evaluate projects from different angles and integrate various disciplines into every stage. For me, consultancy is not just a technical skill but a process shaped by creative thinking, strategic planning, and empathy. My priority is to place user experience and needs at the center of every project I work on. This requires building strong empathy, both emotionally and technically, and developing creative solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

Regardless of a project's scale, I meticulously plan every stage to deliver solutions that balance functionality and aesthetics. My knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines allow me to offer a holistic approach to brands and projects. My goal is to bring the visions of the companies I consult to life in the most accurate way possible, providing sustainable and impactful results tailored to their needs.

Consultancy is not just a process; it’s a journey. Every project has its own unique story. By combining your resources, infrastructure, and growth objectives with my versatility and extensive experience, we will embark on this journey together—building well-thought-out solutions and establishing a solid foundation for long-lasting success.