Not just a random portfolio, but a portfolio of thinking.
Everything you see here was designed and built from scratch in four days while working at Subway for 40 hours a week.
In short
I hold a bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching and a master’s degree in English and American Studies. I am particularly interested in storytelling and whose voices are heard. In every project, it is my curiosity that drives me. One day I’m analysing media representation, the next I’m building websites and experimenting with AI and CMS. To me, all of these are intertwined with the same question: how we produce discourse and how we make it accessible. I am looking for a role where I can nurture this interest and make a meaningful contribution.
Random Thoughts
Why did I create this site? Let’s face it, 2026 is nowhere near being a golden age for job seekers. In a world where everyone (myself included) sends out 10 applications a day via AI, and where systems constantly reject the vast majority of applications before they even reach a human, creativity has become my only way out. I could list dozens of skills on my CV, but if they’re just going to be deleted without anyone seeing them, I might as well use those skills to develop myself and make something of myself. Plus, I’ve a dream: if there’s a curious employer somewhere who appreciates initiative, a good sense of humour, and people who learn by building… well, I hope you keep reading!
This feels a bit like filling my dating app profile. Some view those apps as the most humiliating things ever, but did you know that people used to advertise in the local newspapers to find partners? And as a matter of fact, it is still a thing among the elderly in Germany. I know because, for some reason, I like reading the paper.
And that sort of hobby will take us to my thesis, as you can see in the picture on the right (or bottom, depending on the tool you’re using) and in the portfolio section.
Some Skills
Every skill we have is learned through experience, and anything can be learned!
UX Writing / Content Design
- Problem-solving
- Understanding human behaviour
- Design
- Psychology and usability
- Technology and digital products
Research & Analytical Skills
- Analysing data and information
- Asking ‘Why?’ and ‘How?’ questions
- Identifying patterns and trends
- Preparing reports and interpreting findings
Intercultural Competence
- Working with people from different cultures
- Trying to understand different perspectives
- Being part of international teams
- Working on global projects
What My References Say
“Ms. Alpdoğan impressed us with her diligence, technical skills, and thoughtful approach to her tasks. She was highly dependable, quick to learn, and contributed meaningfully across a range of projects—often juggling several responsibilities at once with professionalism and care.”
“Mentoring Rengin has been an enriching experience. Her passion for her research, methodological rigor, and cultural curiosity are truly impressive. She has shown an exceptional talent for selecting and undertaking genuinely challenging but socially important research, and I continue to be amazed by her eagerness to learn and improve.”
“Ms. Alpdogan was responsible for motivating, training and supporting international students from across the globe in their distance learning activities and development of their language skills during virtual classroom training. Diteboho delivered well-structured group and individual online training.”