Kate Khonakdar
Kate Khonakdar
Senior Product Designer for complex B2B & B2C products
9+ years in design, 5+ owning B2B and B2C SaaS products end to end. Currently designing multilingual patient journeys at VeraClinic. Istanbul-based, open to remote roles across EMEA.
Senior Product Designer for complex B2B & B2C products
9+ years in design, 5+ owning B2B and B2C SaaS products end to end. Currently designing multilingual patient journeys at VeraClinic. Istanbul-based, open to remote roles across EMEA.
WORKS
Selected product work across B2B SaaS, healthcare, and consumer mobile.
featured CASE STUDY
featured CASE STUDY
Spline
Place to design and collaborate in 3D
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Product Design
I design complex B2B and B2C products that transform complicated workflows into intuitive experiences. From discovery and user flows to high-fidelity interfaces, I help teams build products users actually enjoy using.
Problem Solving
Design
Website - Landing Page
Mobile Apps
UI/UX
Product Design
I design complex B2B and B2C products that transform complicated workflows into intuitive experiences. From discovery and user flows to high-fidelity interfaces, I help teams build products users actually enjoy using.
Problem Solving
Design
Website - Landing Page
Mobile Apps
UI/UX
Product Design
I design complex B2B and B2C products that transform complicated workflows into intuitive experiences. From discovery and user flows to high-fidelity interfaces, I help teams build products users actually enjoy using.
Problem Solving
Design
Website - Landing Page
Mobile Apps
UI/UX
Scalable Design Systems
I create scalable design systems that help teams move faster while maintaining consistency across products. My systems are built with design tokens, reusable components, accessibility, and developer collaboration in mind.
Tokenized Design System
Multibrands
Atomic Design
Developer Friendly
Scalable
Scalable Design Systems
I create scalable design systems that help teams move faster while maintaining consistency across products. My systems are built with design tokens, reusable components, accessibility, and developer collaboration in mind.
Tokenized Design System
Multibrands
Atomic Design
Developer Friendly
Scalable
Scalable Design Systems
I create scalable design systems that help teams move faster while maintaining consistency across products. My systems are built with design tokens, reusable components, accessibility, and developer collaboration in mind.
Tokenized Design System
Multibrands
Atomic Design
Developer Friendly
Scalable
AI Products and No Code Design
I leverage AI-powered tools and no-code platforms to accelerate product design, prototyping, and validation. By combining modern AI workflows with product thinking, I help teams move from idea to testable solutions faster while maintaining usability, consistency, and business value.
AI Prototyping
Lovable & UX Pilot
Framer
Figma Make & Claude
Faster Design
AI Products and No Code Design
I leverage AI-powered tools and no-code platforms to accelerate product design, prototyping, and validation. By combining modern AI workflows with product thinking, I help teams move from idea to testable solutions faster while maintaining usability, consistency, and business value.
AI Prototyping
Lovable & UX Pilot
Framer
Figma Make & Claude
Faster Design
AI Products and No Code Design
I leverage AI-powered tools and no-code platforms to accelerate product design, prototyping, and validation. By combining modern AI workflows with product thinking, I help teams move from idea to testable solutions faster while maintaining usability, consistency, and business value.
AI Prototyping
Lovable & UX Pilot
Framer
Figma Make & Claude
Faster Design
Brand & visual systems
I create visual identities that go beyond logos. From brand strategy and logo design to comprehensive style guides and scalable design systems, I help businesses build consistent and memorable experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Style Guides
Visual Systems
Brand Guidelines
Brand & visual systems
I create visual identities that go beyond logos. From brand strategy and logo design to comprehensive style guides and scalable design systems, I help businesses build consistent and memorable experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Style Guides
Visual Systems
Brand Guidelines
Brand & visual systems
I create visual identities that go beyond logos. From brand strategy and logo design to comprehensive style guides and scalable design systems, I help businesses build consistent and memorable experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
Logo Design
Brand Identity
Style Guides
Visual Systems
Brand Guidelines
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Relied upon by a Fresh Generation of Companies
100 H+
Hours of design mentoring delivered on ADPList, where I rank in the top 1% of mentors
Since 2024
Creating a developer-designer friendly culture in team and increase the collaboration.
Hesan Sanei
Sr. Developer at Graph-inc
My co-workers always describe me as an energetic team player who increase the work environment energy.
My team mates
6
Designers that I educated and trained until they secured their first job.
Since 2022
Years experience
9+
Projects completed
22+
Licenses & Certifications
16+
Industries served
9
why choose my DESIGN?
DESIGNING BEYOND SCREENS
I DON'T JUST DESIGN FEATURES. I DESIGN OUTCOMES
DESIGNING BEYOND SCREENS
I DON'T JUST DESIGN FEATURES. I DESIGN OUTCOMES
DESIGNING BEYOND SCREENS
I DON'T JUST DESIGN FEATURES. I DESIGN OUTCOMES
FROM ZERO TO PRODUCT
From discovery to launch, I own the design journey.
FROM ZERO TO PRODUCT
From discovery to launch, I own the design journey.
FROM ZERO TO PRODUCT
From discovery to launch, I own the design journey.
Developer friendly designer
DESIGNER'S MINDSET. DEVELOPER'S LOGIC.
Developer friendly designer
DESIGNER'S MINDSET. DEVELOPER'S LOGIC.
Developer friendly designer
DESIGNER'S MINDSET. DEVELOPER'S LOGIC.
ENERGETIC
Focused on collaboration and results.
ENERGETIC
Focused on collaboration and results.
ENERGETIC
Focused on collaboration and results.
Jul 2024 - Now
Product Designer at DrBalcony
DrBalcony is a SaaS company that provides expert balcony inspection services in California, offering tailored solutions for homeowners, HOAs, and property managers based on SB721 & SB326 laws.
Nov 2023 - May 2024
Product Designer at Etrexio
ETREXIO is a well-experienced Mobile App Development agency with a proven track record of delivering effective project management and flexible delivery models to create successful apps, websites, and SaaS products that help businesses increase efficiency and engage with users in an agile manner.
Jan 2023 - Nov 2023
Product Designer at FlexiTrace
AI-driven motion analysis platform delivering biomechanics insights to athletes and coaches. I redesigned the analysis interface so non-expert coaches could read expert-level output.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Product Designer at YekZan
Women’s health app for period, pregnancy, and breastfeeding tracking. I re-architected the core user flows and introduced the design system behind Yekzan and Kidibo.
Jun 2021 - May 2022
Product Designer (Contract) at Graph-inc
B2B cybersecurity company securing file transfers against malware and external threats. I ran an end-to-end heuristic evaluation that surfaced and prioritized 60 usability issues.
Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Product Designer at Kondorliga
We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
UI/UX Design at Unierr
Creative studio building mobile apps, web apps, websites, and games. I delivered end-to-end UI/UX on 7+ international client projects and grew from 2D animator into product design.
Jul 2024 - Now
Product Designer at DrBalcony
DrBalcony is a SaaS company that provides expert balcony inspection services in California, offering tailored solutions for homeowners, HOAs, and property managers based on SB721 & SB326 laws.
Nov 2023 - May 2024
Product Designer at Etrexio
ETREXIO is a well-experienced Mobile App Development agency with a proven track record of delivering effective project management and flexible delivery models to create successful apps, websites, and SaaS products that help businesses increase efficiency and engage with users in an agile manner.
Jan 2023 - Nov 2023
Product Designer at FlexiTrace
AI-driven motion analysis platform delivering biomechanics insights to athletes and coaches. I redesigned the analysis interface so non-expert coaches could read expert-level output.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Product Designer at YekZan
Women’s health app for period, pregnancy, and breastfeeding tracking. I re-architected the core user flows and introduced the design system behind Yekzan and Kidibo.
Jun 2021 - May 2022
Product Designer (Contract) at Graph-inc
B2B cybersecurity company securing file transfers against malware and external threats. I ran an end-to-end heuristic evaluation that surfaced and prioritized 60 usability issues.
Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Product Designer at Kondorliga
We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
UI/UX Design at Unierr
Creative studio building mobile apps, web apps, websites, and games. I delivered end-to-end UI/UX on 7+ international client projects and grew from 2D animator into product design.
Jul 2024 - Now
Product Designer at DrBalcony
DrBalcony is a SaaS company that provides expert balcony inspection services in California, offering tailored solutions for homeowners, HOAs, and property managers based on SB721 & SB326 laws.
Nov 2023 - May 2024
Product Designer at Etrexio
ETREXIO is a well-experienced Mobile App Development agency with a proven track record of delivering effective project management and flexible delivery models to create successful apps, websites, and SaaS products that help businesses increase efficiency and engage with users in an agile manner.
Jan 2023 - Nov 2023
Product Designer at FlexiTrace
AI-driven motion analysis platform delivering biomechanics insights to athletes and coaches. I redesigned the analysis interface so non-expert coaches could read expert-level output.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
Product Designer at YekZan
Women’s health app for period, pregnancy, and breastfeeding tracking. I re-architected the core user flows and introduced the design system behind Yekzan and Kidibo.
Jun 2021 - May 2022
Product Designer (Contract) at Graph-inc
B2B cybersecurity company securing file transfers against malware and external threats. I ran an end-to-end heuristic evaluation that surfaced and prioritized 60 usability issues.
Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Product Designer at Kondorliga
We conducted user interviews, surveys, and analyzed in-app analytics to understand the pain points and user needs. We also studied competitor apps and industry trends to gather insights
Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
UI/UX Design at Unierr
Creative studio building mobile apps, web apps, websites, and games. I delivered end-to-end UI/UX on 7+ international client projects and grew from 2D animator into product design.
Trusted by Professionals
Trusted by Professionals
Trusted by Professionals
Tugce Tunca Kutay
Product Manager
Kate is one of the sharpest product designers I've worked with. She's not just someone who executes well; she plays a key role in shaping product decisions. With a strong sense of ownership and the ability to ask the right questions at the right time, she navigates complexity while balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
Ali Kemal Serbet
Co-founder @Etrexio
The importance of creativity in the UI/UX field is indisputable. However, I believe that being organized and having effective communication with the development team are also unquestionably crucial. Kate is one of the most talented designers I have known and worked with in all these areas.
Mir Saeed Jamshidi
Sr. Product Designer at Snappfood
Kate also Is a highly flexible employee who is capable of handling business and product challenges in a professional manner. For this reason, she is someone you like to delegate your most challenging tasks to because she does them in the most efficient way.I could go on and on, but I just want to mention that Kate is a motivated and hardworking designer and a real professional.
Samuel Cochrane
Director's Assistant - Film and Television at Samuel Cochrane Research (Freelance)
Kate is a skillful and professional person with a positive and encouraging attitude. She kindly guided me to choose the best solution for me and my career path. I highly recommend her and look forward to the future meetings :]
Elnaz E.
Product Designer
Amazing mentor This is my second session with Kate and she always encourages me to stay positive and try to be better. She has a great understanding of the problems we face in our profession and helped me improve my resume and portfolio. I started my career as a UI designer with her advice, and she helped me in every area like resources, skills, communication skills, etc.
Tugce Tunca Kutay
Product Manager
Kate is one of the sharpest product designers I've worked with. She's not just someone who executes well; she plays a key role in shaping product decisions. With a strong sense of ownership and the ability to ask the right questions at the right time, she navigates complexity while balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
Ali Kemal Serbet
Co-founder @Etrexio
The importance of creativity in the UI/UX field is indisputable. However, I believe that being organized and having effective communication with the development team are also unquestionably crucial. Kate is one of the most talented designers I have known and worked with in all these areas.
Mir Saeed Jamshidi
Sr. Product Designer at Snappfood
Kate also Is a highly flexible employee who is capable of handling business and product challenges in a professional manner. For this reason, she is someone you like to delegate your most challenging tasks to because she does them in the most efficient way.I could go on and on, but I just want to mention that Kate is a motivated and hardworking designer and a real professional.
Tugce Tunca Kutay
Product Manager
Kate is one of the sharpest product designers I've worked with. She's not just someone who executes well; she plays a key role in shaping product decisions. With a strong sense of ownership and the ability to ask the right questions at the right time, she navigates complexity while balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
Ali Kemal Serbet
Co-founder @Etrexio
The importance of creativity in the UI/UX field is indisputable. However, I believe that being organized and having effective communication with the development team are also unquestionably crucial. Kate is one of the most talented designers I have known and worked with in all these areas.
Mir Saeed Jamshidi
Sr. Product Designer at Snappfood
Kate also Is a highly flexible employee who is capable of handling business and product challenges in a professional manner. For this reason, she is someone you like to delegate your most challenging tasks to because she does them in the most efficient way.I could go on and on, but I just want to mention that Kate is a motivated and hardworking designer and a real professional.
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