Tolga Casur

AI Transformation Architect
& Industrial Designer
Contact
tolga@casur.net
Profile

I am an industrial designer and AI Transformation Architect working across physical products, digital tools, and the systems that connect people, technology, and organizations. My practice is driven by curiosity about how people interact with the objects and systems around them, and by the belief that meaningful design begins with understanding human needs, behaviour, and cultural context.

Whether designing a physical object or rethinking a complex process, I aim to create thoughtful, adaptive, and practical solutions that bring together design, technology, and real-world execution.

Experience
Apr 2026 — Present
Istanbul
AI Transformation Architect
Axela Group

Leading AI-enabled transformation across Axela Group companies — Interpay, PAX Turkey, TechPlus and Payser — working closely with senior management, business and operations teams.

  • Designing and implementing AI-driven systems that streamline operations, improve visibility and support better decision-making.
  • Raising execution quality across the organisation through thoughtful, human-centered tooling.
Feb — Apr 2026
Shenzhen
Industrial Design Intern
PAX Technology · 3 months

A global provider of payment terminal solutions serving businesses across international markets.

  • Contributed to concept development and industrial design of new payment terminal product lines.
  • Developed CAD models and supported CMF studies to ensure design feasibility and production readiness.
  • Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to align design intent with mass-production requirements.
Jan — Apr 2024
May — Jun 2023
Istanbul
Industrial Design Intern
Arman Design

A leading product design consultancy specialising in innovative solutions for electronics, packaging, furniture and lighting.

  • Assisted in CAD modelling with SolidWorks.
  • Contributed to client-centric projects, ensuring alignment with requirements and brand objectives.
  • Worked on product visualisations with Keyshot.
Jun — Jul 2019
Bali
Front-End Developer
Zettabyte · 6 weeks

A six-week, full-time internship in a multicultural office.

  • Gained practical experience in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Designed and developed multiple websites for the company's education-focused ERP solutions.
Education
2021 — 2025
Brooklyn, NY
Pratt Institute
BID Industrial Design · Graduated with Honors, GPA 3.60
Apr — Jul 2024
Berlin
Universität der Künste
Study Abroad Semester
Jun — Jul 2023
Copenhagen
DIS Study Abroad
Furniture Design Summer Program
Jul 2022
Milan
NABA
Product Design Summer Program
2016 — 2021
Istanbul
Sev American College
High School · International Baccalaureate, Bilingual Diploma
Skills & tools
SolidWorks Rhino · Grasshopper Keyshot Maya Unreal Engine Adobe CC Sketching Design Research 3D Prototyping & Modeling Rendering & Visualization CMF Exploration Woodworking
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