ABOUT ME
As a human being
Life forced me to slow down and pay more attention to myself, so self-healing and connecting with myself have become some of my most important leisure activities. As a result, I got certified as a breathwork facilitator and keep exploring this practice.
I love exploring food, places, different cultures, and the arts.
Even if I’m introverted, I highly value my friends, colleagues, and research participants and try to handle them with empathy.
As a researcher
I'm a social and cultural anthropologist who became a UX researcher after my master’s studies in techno-anthropology. I have always been interested in humans, how they perceive the world, and why they behave as they do.
I enjoy experimenting with different methodologies to find the best fit for the project’s needs. I am most experienced in interviews, usability testing (moderated and unmoderated), and workshops. However, I have also worked with diary studies, contextual inquiries, card sorting, surveys, and digital mapping. I’m always open to learning new methods and analysis approaches.
I value structured research processes to ensure the reliability of deliverables. However, depending on the situation, I'm flexible and try to develop research and analysis methods that deliver results as quickly as possible while still ensuring quality and reliability.
In general, my approach is that I work for the company and should deliver what I was hired to do; my role and responsibilities can differ from company to company. In cases of poor processes, I always try to find a middle ground and implement gradually.
As a colleague
I’m helpful and understanding. Over the years, I have learned that a team’s success is more important than my personal success.
I always try to understand how each stakeholder works and thinks so I can better adjust my work style and we can reach our shared goals. My master’s studies were project- and teamwork-based, so I learned to work with teams from diverse backgrounds. This experience helped me collaborate more effectively with stakeholders from various roles (designers, product managers, engineers, leadership, and others) during my UX research.
As a lecturer
I give remote lectures on consumer behaviour for marketing students. It's related to my education and job, but it's also different.
I learned to refocus from users and product development to a broader perspective (how and where to sell the product and establish a relationship with consumers). It has also helped me look at UX research data — and the final results — more holistically. I'm constantly thinking about how to improve study materials in line with industry trends, and it often helps me in my UX research job as well.
As a breathwork facilitator
My curiosity drives me to continuously learn. Beyond Holosomatic Breathwork, I have studied functional breathing and women’s breathing physiology to better understand how breathing patterns vary between individuals and across different stages of a woman's life. This allows me to adapt each session to the person's unique needs.
Just as I strive to conduct thorough research and approach my research participants and stakeholders with empathy in my work as a UX researcher, I bring the same values into my breathwork practice. My goal is to create a safe, thoughtful, and personalized experience that supports each person's unique journey.