Hello! I’m Andreea, a product designer trained at Edinburgh Napier University, with a passion for design research, and service design.
My portfolio showcases projects that demonstrate my ability to create user-centred and impactful designs. I enjoy solving complex problems and enhancing user experiences through thoughtful and functional design solutions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD, PremierePro, Lightroom Classic
• Service Design: user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes, prototypes, design guidelines, personas
• User Research: qualitative & quantitative methods, surveys, interviews, usability testing, workshops, diary studies
• CAD: Solidworks, Fusion 360
• 3D printing, laser cutting
• Prototype development & experimental testing
• Sketching
• Production Drawings
• User Testing
• UX & UI
• Figma
• Procreate
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media Management
• Service Design: user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes, prototypes, design guidelines, personas
• User Research: qualitative & quantitative methods, surveys, interviews, usability testing, workshops, diary studies
• CAD: Solidworks, Fusion 360
• 3D printing, laser cutting
• Prototype development & experimental testing
• Sketching
• Production Drawings
• User Testing
• UX & UI
• Figma
• Procreate
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media Management
SOFT SKILLS
• Communication
• Motivation
• Teamwork
• Presentation and Public Speaking
• Debates
• Problem-solving
• Curiosity
• Self-motivation
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Motivation
• Teamwork
• Presentation and Public Speaking
• Debates
• Problem-solving
• Curiosity
• Self-motivation
• Time management
• Adaptability
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Romanian - mother tongue
• Russian - independent user (fluent)
• English - proficient user (IELTS 8.0)
• German - independent user (Goethe B1)
• Russian - independent user (fluent)
• English - proficient user (IELTS 8.0)
• German - independent user (Goethe B1)
EDUCATION
INTERACTION DESIGN FOUNDATION (IxDF)
AI for Designers
jan 2025 - feb 2025
• top 10% Distinction in class
• learned how to incorporate AI tools into the design process and how to design for AI
AI for Designers
jan 2025 - feb 2025
• top 10% Distinction in class
• learned how to incorporate AI tools into the design process and how to design for AI
INTERACTION DESIGN FOUNDATION (IxDF)
Service Design: How to Design Integrated Service Experiences
dec 2024 - feb 2025
• top 10% Distinction in class
• learned how to run a service design process from start to finish, facilitating better user experiences
Service Design: How to Design Integrated Service Experiences
dec 2024 - feb 2025
• top 10% Distinction in class
• learned how to run a service design process from start to finish, facilitating better user experiences
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
BDes Product Design, with First Class Honours
sept 2020 - oct 2024
• awarded the University Medal for being academic achievements and dedication
• class representative (sep 2021- may 2022), until the exchange semester
• completed a range of projects, both individual and group work
• majority of grades have been consistently at merit level
BDes Product Design, with First Class Honours
sept 2020 - oct 2024
• awarded the University Medal for being academic achievements and dedication
• class representative (sep 2021- may 2022), until the exchange semester
• completed a range of projects, both individual and group work
• majority of grades have been consistently at merit level
ONTARIO COLLAGE OF ART AND DESIGN UNIVERSITY
Exchange Semester: Industrial Design
an 2023 - apr 2023
• achieved A grades in all of my coursework
Exchange Semester: Industrial Design
an 2023 - apr 2023
• achieved A grades in all of my coursework
SPIRU HARET LYCEUM
Baccalaureate Diploma
sept 2012 - june 2020
• I attained the highest possible score of 10 out of 10 on all of my exams
Baccalaureate Diploma
sept 2012 - june 2020
• I attained the highest possible score of 10 out of 10 on all of my exams
WORK EXPERIENCE
BRIGHT RED TRIANGLE TECH BOOTCAMP, Edinburgh
Design Thinking Mentor
dec 2024
Design Thinking Mentor
dec 2024
BRIGHT RED TRIANGLE, Edinburgh
Freelance Workshop Facilitator
sept 2024
Freelance Workshop Facilitator
sept 2024
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY, Edinburgh
Student Ambassador
may 2023- may 2024
Student Ambassador
may 2023- may 2024
CREATIVE EDINBURGH, Edinburgh
Student Ambassador
oct 2022- jan 2024
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL, EdinburghStudent Ambassador
oct 2022- jan 2024
Front of House Assistant
aug 2022, aug 2023
CANCER RESEARCH CHARITY SHOP, Edinburgh
Volunteer
aug 2022 - may 2023
Volunteer
aug 2022 - may 2023