Bilgi is the UX Manager for Retail Concept Operations at IKEA- the unit that elevates and harmonizes the global digital experiences of IKEA. He loves crafting meaningful products that serve people and planet. Previously he was the UX Manager for IKEA Home smart, responsible for both digital and physical experiences of all smart products from IKEA.
He previously worked with companies like Sony, Spotify, Toyota, Jabra, Pandora, Dell and Boeing in transformative and disruptive projects.
He was born in Turkey and studied at Umeå Institute of Design. He values respect for the end users and planet earth above all else. He likes making music, animation and reading extensively.
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