I'm Volkan Kantar,
UX/UI designer specializing in creating user-friendly, gamified, ai ready products.

I'm Volkan Kantar
UX/UI designer specializing in creating user-friendly, gamified, Ai ready products.

I'm Volkan Kantar,
UX/UI designer specializing in creating user-friendly, gamified,
Ai ready products.

As an ex–Microsoft designer, I bring a broad skill set spanning Product Design, Game Design, UX Audits, and Generative AI. I specialize in crafting gamified user flows that spark engagement and retention, resulting in successful, scalable products. My approach merges user-centric innovation with strategic business objectives, delivering impactful solutions that drive growth and foster long-term user loyalty.

Selected projects

Explore my selected projects, showcasing my dedication to innovative and heartfelt design.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

I was initially hired for Microsoft Solitaire, where I worked closely with Kevin Lambert, a seasoned designer with over 25 years of experience in game design and UI. His mentorship greatly enhanced my professional skills

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Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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Jammy: App & Digital Audio Workstation Design

Let me show you an example of how my research process works and how I derive my design conclusions based on market analysis and user research

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Jammy: App & Digital Audio Workstation Design

Let me show you an example of how my research process works and how I derive my design conclusions based on market analysis and user research

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Jammy: App & Digital Audio Workstation Design

Let me show you an example of how my research process works and how I derive my design conclusions based on market analysis and user research

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Jammy: App & Digital Audio Workstation Design

Let me show you an example of how my research process works and how I derive my design conclusions based on market analysis and user research

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Badge

Redefining the Job Search Experience - Badge is your all-in-one, AI-powered job search companion on iOS, streamlining the process of building profiles, crafting cover letters, and applying with ease.

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Badge

Redefining the Job Search Experience - Badge is your all-in-one, AI-powered job search companion on iOS, streamlining the process of building profiles, crafting cover letters, and applying with ease.

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Badge

Redefining the Job Search Experience - Badge is your all-in-one, AI-powered job search companion on iOS, streamlining the process of building profiles, crafting cover letters, and applying with ease.

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Badge

Redefining the Job Search Experience - Badge is your all-in-one, AI-powered job search companion on iOS, streamlining the process of building profiles, crafting cover letters, and applying with ease.

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SARV

Agile workflows and rapid iteration to create a user-centered solution.ing multidisciplinary techniques

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SARV

Agile workflows and rapid iteration to create a user-centered solution.ing multidisciplinary techniques

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SARV

Agile workflows and rapid iteration to create a user-centered solution.ing multidisciplinary techniques

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SARV

Agile workflows and rapid iteration to create a user-centered solution.ing multidisciplinary techniques

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UX Research

Let me explain how I identify problems, conduct research, find and apply solutions, and then reflect on the process to understand what went well and what could be improved. This introspective approach fosters continuous learning, enabling me to refine my methods and strategies over time.

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UX Research

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UX Research

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UX Research

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Motion Design & AI

Motion Designs, Micro Animations AI Explorations, and Playing with Emerging Technologies

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Motion Design & AI

Motion Designs, Micro Animations AI Explorations, and Playing with Emerging Technologies

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Motion Design & AI

Motion Designs, Micro Animations AI Explorations, and Playing with Emerging Technologies

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Motion Design & AI

Motion Designs, Micro Animations AI Explorations, and Playing with Emerging Technologies

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Expert feedback

Read insights and praises from mentors and peers who have guided and witnessed my professional growth.

Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."

Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."

Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."
Kevin Lambert
Head of Design at Microsoft Casual Games
"As the director of design at Microsoft Casual Games, I have witnessed Volkan's remarkable growth as a designer. He has a keen eye for detail and a commendable dedication to his craft, which has set a high standard for his peers. Volkan's work is a testament to his potential in the design industry."
Tristan Hall
Lead Producer at Microsoft Casual Games
"Volkan consistently demonstrated exceptional creativity and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles in my design class. His projects were not only aesthetically pleasing but also showcased practical functionality that exceeded course expectations."
Michael Richards
Senior UX/UI Designer at Springboard
"Volkan has an extraordinary talent for translating complex concepts into visually appealing and intuitive designs. Working alongside him as a team mate, I was impressed by his ability to seamlessly integrate feedback and push the boundaries of what's possible in digital design."
George Henion
Digital Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Microsoft
"Volkan impressed us with his dedication and innovative approach to UX/UI design. His commitment to user-centered principles significantly contributed to our project's success. His ability to quickly apply feedback and his passion for design trends mark him as a standout talent in the field."