Cristiana C.

About Me

Cristiana is an ingenious Graphic and Information Designer with in-depth expertise in the delivery of information systems and solutions through user-centred design. She is adept in information design, typography explorations, wayfinding in physical and digital spaces, data visualisation, UI/UX and information architecture.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior UI/UX Designer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Creating and designing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

Okapistudio
Okapistudio
UI/UX/Graphic and Web Designer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Work on different visual communication materials like information flows, sitemaps, user persona mapping, diagrams, data visualisation, wireframes for different screen sizes/devices, low and high fidelity interactive prototypes for clients.

  • Developed the strategy, information flow and user interface design for a medical application that helps patients scan documents like ID, passports and health insurance cards.

  • Built a visual identity solution for a student accommodation website with high fidelity protoypes for mobile and desktop devices.

Code 4 Romania
Code 4 Romania
Graphic/Information Designer
2017 - Present (8 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Regularly provide editorial direction for information design and Code 4 design assets.

  • Work closely with the Code 4 team on digital projects that ranged from brand communication to project development.

  • Created stickers/badges for the regional community of volunteer developers that were successfully implemented on projects.

Feeder
Feeder
Print and Web Designer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Offered graphic design expertise for the visual identity, magazine, iconography, stickers and layouts for feeder.ro, packaging design.

  • Developed the overall iconography for Feeder's website.

  • Managed all problem-solving and troubleshooting tasks on tough creative issues within the company.

Showcase

Website Owner - Cristiana Costin
Website Owner - Cristiana Costin
  • Cristiana's personal website showcases her graphic and information design work.

  • The website provides clients with an overview of her projects, achievements, and exhibitions.

  • It includes links to research papers and social media profiles.

Graphic Designer - Mubi
Graphic Designer - Mubi
  • Mubi is a film website offering a subscription video-on-demand service, a film database, and an online magazine.

  • It has a new information architecture for a large content database, focusing on structure, display, and interactivity.

  • The project involved developing a mobile application with an augmented reality search engine for identifying movies based on filming locations.

Designer - Film Drop
Designer - Film Drop
  • FILM Drop is a digital service for photographers specializing in analog camera shooting.

  • It fosters a community of photographers, film processing shops, and film manufacturers.

  • The platform offers time-saving services across the entire film photography ecosystem.

UX Designer - Fresenius Kidney Care
UX Designer - Fresenius Kidney Care
  • Fresenius Kidney Care is a global leader in renal disease treatment and innovation in kidney disease research.

  • The project involved designing a UX strategy for the Aila kiosk app to improve the scanning process of health insurance cards.

  • The designer created a user interface for the Interactive Kiosk iPad App, focusing on user guidance and visual cues.

Education

Education
MA. Information Design
University of Reading, United Kingdom
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Education
BA. Graphic Design (Visual Communication)
University of Arts, Bucharest - Romania
2012 - 2015 (3 years)
Education
BSc. Communication and PR
National School of Political Studies and Public Administration
2010 - 2013 (3 years)