I'm a digital creative based in Bremerhaven, Germany, working at the intersection of design and technology. I studied Digital Media (B.Sc.) at the University of Bremen, specialising in UX design, interaction design, and modern web technologies.
After working as a UX/UI designer on digital products and platforms, I founded Sakalio Solutions in 2024 - a web solutions agency focused on building modern, high-performance digital experiences for businesses and startups.
“I believe great design is invisible. It just works - and makes people's lives a little bit easier.”
Founder & Lead Developer
2024 - PresentSakalio Solutions
Founded a web solutions agency delivering modern websites and web applications for clients across various industries.
UX/UI Designer
2020 - 2024Digital Products & Platforms
Designed and delivered scalable interfaces for web applications. Built and maintained design systems, conducted usability testing, and translated research insights into product decisions.
B.Sc. Digital Media
2020 - 2026University of Bremen
B.Sc. in Digital Media, specialising in UX design, interaction design, and web technologies.
Sakalio Solutions.
Full-service web solutions agency offering website creation, web development, digital marketing, branding, e-commerce, graphic design, and ongoing maintenance. Built to help local and growing businesses establish a professional digital presence - fast, affordable, and without compromise.
Most local businesses either can't afford professional web services or end up with generic template sites that don't convert.
A one-stop agency delivering custom websites, branding, marketing, and e-commerce - all under one roof with transparent pricing and fast turnaround.
Multiple clients onboarded within the first quarter, with measurable increases in online visibility and customer inquiries.
Branding & Visual Communication.
Bridging digital product thinking with visual brand communication.
Beyond digital products, I create visual communication assets for print and marketing - from flyers and campaign materials to brand-consistent layout systems. The goal is to make content instantly understandable while building a strong visual identity. The focus lies on clear typography, thoughtful information hierarchy, and designs that are both functional and aesthetically compelling - tailored to audience, medium, and context.
Marketing materials often lose impact due to inconsistent design, missing brand structure, or visual overload - making it hard to communicate key messages clearly.
Concept and design of modular print layouts with defined design principles, clear hierarchy, and consistent brand application - from first concept to print-ready delivery.
Stronger brand recognition, improved readability of key content, and professional communication materials for events, campaigns, and local visibility.
whatsyourtune.
Emotion-Driven Music Generator
An experimental web application that bridges computer vision and generative music. The system detects facial emotions in real time using TensorFlow and maps emotional states to musical parameters via Magenta.js to generate personalized piano melodies.
Key Decisions
- Real-time emotion detection pipeline
- Emotion-to-music parameter mapping
- Latency optimization for fluid interaction
UX Considerations
- Camera permission transparency
- Emotion smoothing to prevent abrupt music changes
- Clear visual feedback for detected emotional state
Event Inc Component Library.
Design System & Scalable UI Infrastructure
A comprehensive component library built in Figma for Europe's largest MICE provider. The system unifies design and development, providing a scalable foundation for new pages and features - consistent, testable, and without visual breaks.
Inconsistent UI elements, recurring design decisions, and a lack of systematic structure slowed down iteration and scalable platform development.
Designed and built a structured, token-based Figma component library with clear variant logic, responsive states, and documented usage guidelines.
Significantly faster page creation, consistent UI across all touchpoints, and clean handoff processes between design and development.
Let's Work Together
Have a project in mind or just want to say hi? Drop me a message and I'll get back to you.
Or reach me directly at hey@sakalio.com
© 2026 Mert Sakallioglu
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