I’m a UX/UI and Brand Designer with nearly 8 years of experience in an advertising agency in Iași. Over the years, I’ve worked on projects across automotive, tech, HORECA, health, education, retail, and cultural sectors, for brands like Volvo, Ness, Domeniile Panciu, Maxcode, SHARE Architecture, Coseli, and the Iași National Theatre.
Today, I work with startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, and established brands that need clarity and intentional design rather than visuals that only look good on the surface.
A FEW HONEST TRUTHS ABOUT MY APPROACH...
The kind of work I enjoy most
Thoughtful decisions over rushed execution
Design with intention, not just something that looks trendy
Projects where people are actually involved in shaping the outcome, not just handing over requirements
Not so much...
Projects focused only on speed or quick visuals without a clear purpose
Endless revision cycles caused by unclear goals or inconsistent feedback
“Make it look cool” projects without context, strategy, or direction
When I’m not drawing pixels or in front of a screen, you can find me biking in nature.
I also have a background as a performer in the immersive theatre group Introspect - an experience that still shapes how I think about context, storytelling, and creativity.
a.apalaghiei@gmail.com




