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After working with over 85 startups in different industries, Firat Parlak has learned a few things about which qualities make one startup more likely to succeed.

We are fortunate to have Firat as the keynote guest at our 1st Day of Cowork Week. Firat will share his thoughts on the UI/UX process, how to think more critically and approaches to become a more effective designer and leader.

Awesome’s focus is on creating user interfaces and digital products for startups. The New York-based agency has worked with more than 80 startups, including Art Binder, Waderfly, Udemy, Skift, and Thought Catalog.

AngelHack is the premier developer relations platform. Our multi-faceted company provides aspiring developers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, small and fortune 500 businesses the best developer tools and developer outreach programs.

Codecademy and Awesome bring to you UI/UX/101.
Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite website really stand out from the rest? Knowing how to code the components that make up a website is only part of the equation. So much thought and effort goes into the design of the most successful websites.

We're thrilled to host a talk UX with Firat Parlak, founder of NYC UX design firm Awesome, a UX and design firm specializing in working with startups. With Firat at the helm, Awesome has worked to help numerous startups successfully launch beautiful products

We had the pleasure of catching up with Firat over email where he shared what it takes to launch a design agency, why he believes bad designs cause most startups to fail, and why entrepreneurs have to be more aggressive.

Want to see what you and some teammates can design in just 40 minutes? Come to our Design Slam on April 25th. You’ll be teamed up with a few other people that will be your “design team”, you’ll be presented with a design problem by our panel of UX and IA professionals and given 40 minutes to sketch your solution!

Led by Firat Parlak, Savas Ozay and Jean Merkle, the small company creates beautiful user interface and user experience designs for companies that are just getting their footing. They also help with the less glamorous side of things like securing seed money and helping out with prototypes. We spoke with Parlak and Merkle about the ins-and-outs of working in a city where it seems like you can’t take a step without bumping into an entrepreneur.

We have opportunities for our Council of Product Experts to deep dive into one preselected startup and a lot of time for other startups to ask questions from our teams of experienced product managers and designers.

Firat Parlak says that without this one thing, you’ll “spend twice the money” to build your product. Firat, founder of UI/UX design company Awesome, also says that “nine out of ten startups fail” because they don’t have it.

Here is the best advice Firat Parlak, the creative director of Awesome NYC, ever received. Always finish what you start.

The startup industry is booming at an exponential rate, and the need for creative talent is strong. There is a huge opportunity to grow your design business by learning and adapting to this new client’s needs.

Creative professionals are escaping the cushy confines of Madison Ave for the greener pastures of startup-land. Firat Parlak wakes up with one thing on his mind: startups. He’s been focused on building an entrepreneurial empire ever since he came to NYC from Istanbul at age 16. After cutting his teeth on the agency side, he founded 2 of his own startup companies. Firat is now the Chief Entrepreneurial Officer and driving force behind Awesome — a startup focused, hands-on creative agency that… Show more

Creative professionals are escaping the cushy confines of Madison Ave for the greener pastures of startup-land. Firat Parlak wakes up with one thing on his mind: startups. He’s been focused on building an entrepreneurial empire ever since he came to NYC from Istanbul at age 16. After cutting his teeth on the agency side, he founded 2 of his own startup companies. Firat is now the Chief Entrepreneurial Officer and driving force behind Awesome — a startup focused, hands-on creative agency that contributes well beyond design. Awesome has helped over 50 founders, including Udemy, RewindMe, and DateMySchool. Firat truly cherishes shepherding the first- timers through the entire process. He combines design expertise with product development, fundraising, and strategic planning to bring those entrepreneurs’ dreams to life. Show less

NYC-Based Creative Design Agency Serves the Tech Startup Community with a Unique Business Model that Benefits Entrepreneurs

Amidst the fundraising, planning, fine-tuning, and execution, tech startups often overlook a fundamental part of the process: design. Startups such as Udemy, DateMySchool and Wanderfly have worked with a creative design agency, distinctively named Awesome, to remedy such an oversight. Awesome, is changing the way tech startups value design with a unique business… Show more

NYC-Based Creative Design Agency Serves the Tech Startup Community with a Unique Business Model that Benefits Entrepreneurs

Amidst the fundraising, planning, fine-tuning, and execution, tech startups often overlook a fundamental part of the process: design. Startups such as Udemy, DateMySchool and Wanderfly have worked with a creative design agency, distinctively named Awesome, to remedy such an oversight. Awesome, is changing the way tech startups value design with a unique business model tailored exclusively for entrepreneurs. Show less

In today's crowded startup market, it is becoming harder and harder to differentiate your product and idea from the thousands of others that are released each year. The goal is to launch with a product that consumers will be drawn to, trust, and become addicted to using. This can all be created through compelling and considerate design.

The best advice Firat ever received came from his uncle, which has helped him on his journey through entrepreneurship.

THE SKILLS TRACK: LEADERS FROM UNCUBED COMPANIES TEACH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CLASSES. Firat Parlak | Awesome: Becoming an Awesome Designer

Made in NY™ – Firat Parlak, Founder of Awesome
Today, we speak with Firat Parlak, Founder of Awesome, a creative design firm that specializes in UI and UX for startups.

Firat Parlak, fundador de Awesome, una agencia de diseño y asesoría digital con sede en Nueva York. Parlak apreció especialmente la exclusividad asociada con el dominio, ya que si solo las empresas con lazos en la ciudad puedan aspirar a conseguirlo, este se convertirá en un «valor añadido» a hacer negocios en la metrópoli norteamericana.

About Awesome: Awesome is a creative agency dedicated exclusively to bringing entrepreneurs dreams to reality. We not only provide complete UI/UX design services, but we are also deeply invested in our clients’ vision and engage in product development and fundraising activities. We know that design is an integral part of start-up success and do whatever it takes to make our clients successful. At Awesome, We Fuel Startups. Learn more at awesomenyc.com and follow @awesome_nyc.

Awesome is a product and design agency that specializes exclusively in startups. The Soho-based agency delivers full product design and build services, often for first time entrepreneurs. “80% of the people we work with have never done this before,” said founder Firat Parlak. “It’s not unusual for someone to walk in with an idea – just an idea – and hand it over to us to build.”

Tips from a Pro on Working with Designers: Firat Parlak is the Chief Entrepreneurial Officer and driving force behind the design and development firm Awesome, which he founded in New York City in 2011. Because of his deep roots in the tech community, Parlak specializes in guiding first-time entrepreneurs toward a coherent, powerful and well-designed representation of a new idea -- no easy feat in today's competitive business environment. He's worked with hundreds of startup clients, helping… Show more

Tips from a Pro on Working with Designers: Firat Parlak is the Chief Entrepreneurial Officer and driving force behind the design and development firm Awesome, which he founded in New York City in 2011. Because of his deep roots in the tech community, Parlak specializes in guiding first-time entrepreneurs toward a coherent, powerful and well-designed representation of a new idea -- no easy feat in today's competitive business environment. He's worked with hundreds of startup clients, helping many to gain entrance into highly competitive incubators and accelerators. Show less