Metehan Kaya

Product Designer living in Istanbul

Issue #425 June 8, 2024

About

Metehan Kaya is a Product Designer with experience in iOS development. His primary focus is on creating Design Systems forimproving product consistency.

He is currently working on FUPS.

He also enjoys collecting mechanical watches and car legos — especially the Speed Champions series.

My most useful product would be my monitor arm. It gives me a lot of extra space on my desk and has a lot of adjustable settings. Before I bought it I didn't think it would make such a difference

Photos

5 images

Gear

12 items

Monitor Asus ProArt Display Buy

Computer MacBook Pro M1 Pro

Computer MacBook Air M2

Mouse Apple Magic Trackpad Buy

Keyboard Apple Magic Keyboard Buy

Tablet iPad Pro 2th Gen

Accessories Marshall Willen Bluetooth Buy

Desk Demontha Rylai Desk Buy

Chair Ikea JÄRVFJÄLLET Chair Buy

Monitor Arm Monitor Arm (Can't remember the model)

Accessories Demontha Regular 3 Bookshelf Buy

Headphones Apple AirPods Max Buy

Interview

2 questions

› How do you spark creativity?

For me, creativity usually starts when I get up from the computer. Going for a walk (especially just walking without listening to anything) and exploring new places feeds my creativity extremely. In short, I go out for creative ideas then come back to the computer to implement them.

› What does your typical day look like?

I usually wake up at 08:00, take a shower and then start working. Lately I read a book for about 15 minutes around 12:30. After our shift ends at 18:00, I go for a walk. Then I have dinner and relax with my wife, probably watch some TV.