Independent designer & developer

TARIK KAVAZ

Designer and developer building useful digital products.

I help organizations turn complex ideas into clear interfaces and dependable software. I bring more than 25 years of experience across product design, web development, desktop applications, and technical strategy.

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02 / Capabilities

What I Do

I shape ideas across design and development, from initial structure to a maintainable finished product.

01

Product, Interface, and Logo Design

Information architecture, UX, interface design, prototyping, logo and visual identity, and design systems for clear, coherent, distinctive products.

02

Web Application Development

Accessible, performant websites and applications, from polished front ends to dependable back-end systems and APIs, including production server setup and deployment.

03

Desktop Apps and Developer Tools

Cross-platform apps, browser and editor extensions, workflow automation, and focused tools that remove everyday friction.

04

Interactive and Game Development

Browser-based Phaser and PixiJS games and interactive experiences, tuned for responsive input, animation, performance, and maintainability.

03 / Background

About Me

I’m a multidisciplinary designer and developer working remotely with clients worldwide. Before becoming an independent consultant, I spent nearly two decades at Istanbul Bilgi University, most recently leading its web development team.

That experience shaped how I approach long-lived digital products: understand the people using them, keep the system maintainable, and make careful decisions that continue to hold up after launch.

Away from design and code, I’m usually watching a film, listening to music, or spending time with animals.

04 / Practice

How I Work

I combine design and engineering rather than treating them as separate stages. My priorities are clarity, accessibility, performance, and maintainable implementation.

Tools and Technologies

I work primarily with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Phaser, PixiJS, Swift, Python, Django, Tauri, and modern design tools. I choose technology based on the needs of the product rather than forcing every project into the same stack.

05 / Contact

Let’s Work Together

Have a product, website, or difficult technical problem? I am available for selected freelance development and consulting projects.

tarik@kavaz.com