My design mindset began in professional kitchens.

I’m a Toronto-based designer focused on UX, product design, and brand identity.

Before design, I spent years in professional kitchens, working in renowned Ottawa restaurants and specializing in both cuisine and pastry. That environment trained me to think with precision, adapt quickly under pressure, and obsess over craft, consistency, and detail. Those same principles now guide how I design: breaking down complex problems, refining systems through iteration, and creating experiences that feel intentional, seamless, and human.

Outside of work, I’m usually cooking, traveling, producing food content, gaming, or spending time with my cat, Peaches. At my core, I’m driven by curiosity and problem-solving, whether I’m designing digital products or perfecting a dish.

*Dual citizen, authorized to work in Canada and the U.S.

I’m a Toronto-based designer focused on UX, product design, and brand identity.

Before design, I spent years in professional kitchens, working in renowned Ottawa restaurants and specializing in both cuisine and pastry. That environment trained me to think with precision, adapt quickly under pressure, and obsess over craft, consistency, and detail. Those same principles now guide how I design: breaking down complex problems, refining systems through iteration, and creating experiences that feel intentional, seamless, and human.

Outside of work, I’m usually cooking, traveling, producing food content, gaming, or spending time with my cat, Peaches. At my core, I’m driven by curiosity and problem-solving, whether I’m designing digital products or perfecting a dish.

*Dual citizen, authorized to work in Canada and the U.S.

E X P E R I E N C E

E X P E R I E N C E

E X P E R I E N C E

E X P E R I E N C E

Jul 2024 — May 2025

Design Intern — Plan of Record

Aug 2023 — Dec 2023

Jr. Designer — Brookfield Sustainability

Mar 2023 — Aug 2023

UX Intern — Brookfield Sustainability

Jan 2022 — Apr 2022

Student Designer — Railway Museum

W H Y C H O O S E M E

W H Y C H O O S E M E

W H Y C H O O S E M E

W H Y C H O O S E M E

I bring structure to complexity and ambiguity through human-centered design and iteration.

Multidisciplinary

I design across research, product, UI, and prototyping, bridging strategy and execution to deliver cohesive, high-impact experiences.

Globally Informed

Having lived across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, I design with cultural awareness, inclusivity, and real-world context.

Adaptable by Design

My path from science to fine dining to product design shaped a flexible, systems-driven mindset built for learning, iteration, and change.

Pressure Tested

Years in professional kitchens trained me to stay focused, collaborative, and detail-driven under pressure, skills I bring to complex product challenges.

H O B B I E S & E X P L O R A T I O N S

H O B B I E S & E X P L O R A T I O N S

H O B B I E S & E X P L O R A T I O N S

H O B B I E S & E X P L O R A T I O N S

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Berk Ercan
Berk Ercan
Berk Ercan

UX/UI Designer based in Toronto, Canada.

UX/UI Designer based in Toronto, Canada.

UX/UI Designer based in Toronto, Canada.

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© 2025 Berk Ercan

Thanks for reading!

© 2025 Berk Ercan

Thanks for reading!

© 2025 Berk Ercan

Thanks for reading!

© 2025 Berk Ercan