Melike Balkaya obtained her undergraduate degree from Özyeğin University in 2020, while specializing in the Industrial Design Department, she had a minor in the Communication Design Department. Following her undergraduate studies, she gained professional experience as a "Service Design Associate" at a consultancy firm named Dogma Alares. Since 2021, Melike has been furthering her education by pursuing a master's degree in the Design, Technology, and Society program at Özyeğin University. Throughout her postgraduate studies, her primary focus lies within the realm of Human-Food Interaction, aiming to advance knowledge in this specialized field.