IZEL MARAS
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Lead Product Designer
Chime
2024 - Current
Head of Design
Roon
2021 - 2024
Lead Designer
Verizon
2016 - 2020
Visual Designer
frog Design
2014 - 2016
AIGA Mentor
Tech Crit Advisor at
Cornell Tech
Brooklyn
Seismic Alarm
Download Seismic Alarm on app store
Visit subdomain at seismic.alarm.izel.website
WhatDesigned and built an iOS app to help users monitor shakes in their environment while they sleep.
Sample User Needs- "I couldn't sleep at night because I was paranoid. Now I can finally relax knowing my phone will wake me if something happens."
- "Morning earthquakes are one thing, but what happens when I’m asleep? I’m a heavy sleeper—I need something to alert me instantly."
- "I travel a lot, and staying in unfamiliar places makes me anxious. This gives me peace of mind knowing I’ll be alerted to any sudden movement."
- "I wish I had this when I lived in an old apartment where I always felt tremors but never knew if they were real."
- "I love the real-time motion visualization—it helps me understand exactly how much movement is happening around me."
Why it matters?- 70% of buildings in Istanbul are not earthquake-resistant. Many residents live in structures that fail to meet modern seismic standards, increasing their risk in a major quake.
- Studies show that while people are aware of earthquake risks, preparedness remains low—especially during sleep, when reaction time is slowest.
- Seismic Alarm bridges this gap, offering instant motion alerts that help users stay aware of tremors, whether they’re asleep, traveling, or simply living in high-risk zones.