Open for select collaborations & strategic consulting
Hi, I’m Erkan! I’m a multi-disciplinary Product Designer with a background in Mechanical Engineering.
From automotive giants and high-speed trains to software startups, I bridge the gap between engineering precision and design aesthetics.
About Me
With over 15 years of experience, my career has been a journey of building both physical and digital worlds. I started by designing sheet metal at Ford, led engine design teams at BMC Power, and eventually founded my own software startup, StandardPLM.
I don’t just design how things look; I design how they work. Whether I’m crafting complex CAD models in CATIA or coding sleek interfaces with React, my goal is always to solve complex problems with simple,
user-centric solutions. Currently based in Turkey, I work with global partners to bring innovative ideas to life.
15+
Years of Professional Experience
20+
Large-Scale Industrial Projects (Car Body, V8/V12 Engines, EVs, Rail Systems)
30%
Average Reduction in Design Lead Times
Services
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Strategic Design & Consultancy
Leveraging 15+ years of industrial expertise, I provide end-to-end design management—from initial concept to mass production—optimizing every step of the product lifecycle.
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Product Development (Physical & Digital)
A unique blend of mechanical engineering and software development. I offer high-end CATIA modeling for hardware and modern tech stacks (React/Node.js) for digital products.
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Process Optimization (PLM)
I help teams work smarter, not harder. I specialize in setting up efficient design workflows and managing complex data structures (BOM, Change Management) to boost productivity.
Blog
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How did designing engine components lead me to SQL tables and React components? Exploring the power of cross-disciplinary thinking in modern product development. Many people ask me: “Erkan, how does a Mechanical Engineer who spent years designing V12 engines and sheet metal parts for Ford end up building software startups and writing React code?” On the surface,
Get in Touch
Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you.