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
• Design Research
• 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
• Design Research
• 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
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
BDes Product Design
sept 2020 - oct 2024
• 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
sept 2020 - oct 2024
• 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
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