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Eliz Akgün

Eliz Akgün

Independent graphic designer specializing in visual identity and digital product design

New York City
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Summary

Eliz Akgün is a highly skilled graphic designer and art director with a strong portfolio showcasing her work in visual identity design, mixed media, digital product design, and art direction. Her projects include a notable rebrand of L'eggs, and brand identity work for NATION, demonstrating her ability to handle complex design challenges and deliver impactful creative solutions. elizakgun+2
Beyond her practical design work, Eliz Akgün has a significant background in academic research, particularly focusing on the intersection of technology, design, and well-being. Her senior thesis explored mindfulness-meditation applications, and she co-authored published research on deceptive design patterns and manipulative monetization tactics in mobile applications used by children, highlighting a commitment to ethical design and understanding the societal impact of digital products. elizakgun+3
Her education includes a B.A. in Communication & Media with minors in Art & Design, Marketing & Sales from the University of Michigan, where she graduated with honors. She also gained international experience through a semester abroad in Madrid, showcasing a diverse academic background that enriches her design perspective. freep+1

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

The Paradox of Mindfulness-Meditation Applications: A Path for Solitude in the Digital Age

January 1, 2021

Senior thesis investigating the connection between solitude and well-being in the context of mindfulness-meditation applications.

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Design tricks commonly used to monetize young children’s app use

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association exploring deceptive design patterns in mobile applications used by children.

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Prevalence and Characteristics of Manipulative Design in Mobile Applications Used by Children

Academic paper co-authored and published in JAMA Network Open, detailing research on manipulative design features in children's apps and their disproportionate occurrence in apps used by children from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Let Kids Wonder, Question and Make Mistakes: How the Designers of Children’s Technology Think about Child Well-being

Academic paper co-authored for the 22nd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference, delving into how creators of children’s technology operationalize child well-being, categorizing well-being into creating experiences that were safe, usable, educational, and meaningful.

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