Helin Kıl is a Senior Product Designer from Turkey who works remotely. She has over 6 years of experience bringing digital products from 0 to 1. One look at her portfolio is enough to see that she brings a unique perspective to the world of product design.
Helin has worked with several startups and agencies. She has skillfully handled roles as a Product Designer and UI/UX Designer at places like thecodebase, Smaller Studio, Freightest, and Getir. People have nothing but great remarks about her work.
Today, Helin is a Senior Product Designer at Refine Studio (since August 2025), and she is also a Founding Partner at Humané Labs (San Francisco). This means she is not just designing anymore — she is also helping build the foundation of a product studio.
On top of that, Helin is a Figma expert. You can see her design aesthetic on her Twitter/X handle @helinvision and on Dribbble at helinkil.
Find Helin online:
Twitter (X) → x.com/helinvision
LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/helinkil
Instagram → instagram.com/helvisualcaptures
Dribbble → dribbble.com/helinkil
Figma → figma.com/@helinvision
Portfolio → helin.design
Current Studio → refinestudio.io
Now Let’s Move to Her Desk Setup – “Minimalist Desk Setup”
Helin’s workspace is minimalist — completely clutter-free, with only the essentials. The most beautiful thing about her desk setup is its simplicity. She believes in simplicity and clarity in design, and that same philosophy is reflected on her desk.
Let’s start with her laptop, the M3 MacBook Pro 14" — powerful, portable, and perfect for a designer’s needs. For the display, she chose the Samsung Viewfinity S9 — 5K resolution, color accuracy, and sharpness that are ideal for UI/UX design.
For typing, she uses the Lofree Flow84 Low keyboard — low-profile, with a mechanical feel and compact design. The mouse is the Logitech Lift — vertical, ergonomic, and very comfortable. Helin uses the IKEA Markus chair, which is a favorite for many.
For sound, she keeps the IKEA VAPPEBY soundbar on her desk. It was added recently when she felt the lack of a sound system in her workspace. For lighting, there is a simple IKEA TOKABO lamp that completes the minimal look.
Workspace Items
Software
Design: Figma, Framer, Webflow
Task Management: Linear, Notion
Browser: Arc
Photo Edit: Lightroom
Communication: Slack
For Fun: Klack, Runcat
Joy > Function Items
LEGO minifigures
Wall art
Books
Plants
(Note: Her setup doesn't show many decorative items because she follows a minimalist approach, but these are the personal touches she keeps.)
Helin’s Philosophy (And Tips for You)
Simplicity is key — whether it’s design or a desk, keeping things minimal brings clarity.
Ergonomics matter — choose the right mouse and chair for long working hours.
Build a morning routine — a walk, yoga, coffee, and planning will make your day productive.
Stay flexible — take advantage of flexible remote hours and make time for yourself.
Keep learning — no-code tools, new design trends, books — never stop learning.
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