Nefise Akcakir

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@nef_isa

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@bynefise

School

University of Waterloo

Program

Kinesiology

Class

2026

Specialties

Photography Product Design Videography

Bio

Nefise is a 4th-year student at the University of Waterloo and the Lead UI/UX Designer at Qamar Agency, where she builds thoughtful, high-fidelity digital experiences for emerging startups and community-focused organizations. She blends design with storytelling, directing short films and her documentary series In Practice, which spotlights the creative processes of local artists. At Socratica, she helps shape the community’s creative presence through events, hosting, and visual direction.

Experience: Lead UI/UX Designer
Qamar Agency
2025
Physical Therapy Aide
DSC PERFORMANCE
2024
Wireframe Designer
Qamar Agency
2024

Leadership: Host
Socratica
2024 - Present