About | Defne Kansu

Hi, I am Defne! 👋

You can also call me Daphne. I’m a Turkish-American designer and consultant with a deep passion for creating thoughtful, impactful experiences.

As a designer, I believe that design is a language rather than a profession that allows us to effectively understand and communicate with others in order to create better experiences and opportunities for everyone. My approach is multidisciplinary, blending strategy, research, and visual design to craft solutions that are both functional and compelling. By continuously asking the right questions and exploring new methodologies, I help businesses and individuals navigate complex challenges with clarity and innovation.

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WHO AM I?

🙋‍♀️ As a person, I am...

Extroverted

I value meaningful connections through communication and I love a good story.

Proactive

I thrive in leadership roles, anticipating challenges and fostering collaboration to achieve collective success.

Crafty

I'm hands-on with a passion for crafting and technical problem-solving, from prototyping to building furniture.

Ambitious

I love results. I love to-do lists and checking off items on those lists. I thrive in environments where I can deliver tangible results.

Curious

From science to history, I am interested in how things came about, how they were made, and why they are the way they are.

🔧 As an Industrial Designer, I can...

Ideate & Iterate

I define design problems, rapidly prototype, and test concepts to deliver solutions through CAD tools and prototyping software.

Construct

Skilled in woodworking and metalworking, I can operate tools such as lathes, table saws, 3D printers, and laser cutters.

Conduct

My experience includes market research, concept development, vendor coordination, and project timelines.

💻 As a UX Designer today, I focus on...

Strategy

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-centric products that align with brand goals.

Development

I create user flows, sitemaps, wireframes, and high-fidelity screens for stakeholder communication and problem-solving.

Research

In my day-to-day, I conduct user research, market analysis and utilize analytics data to implement informed solutions.

User Advocacy

I champion the user's voice in every project, advocating for their needs and preferences to ensure an accessible, user-centered design process.

🖌️ As a Digital Storyteller, I...

Make Videos

I love using videography to tell compelling stories and have produced ads, animations and more for clients.

Write

From copywriting to personal writing, I love to express myself through literature.

Brand

I shape branding and marketing strategies for clients, including logo design and website creation, as well as enhance content visibility through SEO.

Code

I dabble in CSS/HTML and JS to bring ideas to life (and to the internet).