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Who I am as a Designer

andreea gont

I have studied Architecture, a discipline that has taught me that a structure without a soul is just a box, and a design without a narrative is just noise. I carry that into everything I build. I want to know why a button exists, not just where it sits. I am at my best when I am analizing the "why."

I’m a designer because I’m obsessed with how things work, and I’m a storyteller because I care about how they feel.

If there’s one thing that over a decade in this industry teaches you, it’s that most things are built without a soul. I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes to "seamless experiences" because life isn’t seamless. It’s discordant, unpredictable and complicated. So my work isn’t about chasing a trend, it’s about finding the underlying logic of a story and turning it into functional design.

My "forte" lies in understanding the space between the lines and sensing what is being felt but not yet spoken by a user or a stakeholder. I don't just ask questions, I ask the right questions to unearth the "Why" behind a problem. This allows me to build bridges between engineering constraints, business KPIs and the needs of the user.


My "forte" lies in understanding the space between the lines and sensing what is being felt but not yet spoken by a user or a stakeholder. I don't just ask questions, I ask the right questions to unearth the "Why" behind a problem. This allows me to build bridges between engineering constraints, business KPIs and the needs of the user.


With a foundation in Human-Centered Design, I don't just "make things pretty." I architect solutions. Whether I am defining an MVP for a government innovation hub or optimizing a global payment platform, I balance strategic design decisions with a meticulous attention to detail. I am a firm believer in efficiency through automation although it can not replace the human touch, but it will free us up to focus on what matters most: innovation.

Who I am beyond design

I love the sea. It is the ultimate system, indifferent and perfectly rhythmic. It reminds me that the most powerful solutions aren't the loudest ones, they’re the ones that move with a fluid, inevitable force. I love art and history.

In my free time you will find me in a museum or near a beach.

I love the sea. It is the ultimate system, indifferent and perfectly rhythmic. It reminds me that the most powerful solutions aren't the loudest ones, they’re the ones that move with a fluid, inevitable force. I love art and history.

In my free time you will find me in a museum or near a beach.

My goal and aspiration is to contribute to systems that are sustainable and useful. I believe AI is our next great tool that should be used to tailor experiences without losing the messy, beautiful and essential human connection that makes design worth doing.

Interested in connecting?

Contact me for projects, collaborations or just to say Hi!

Interested in connecting?

Contact me for projects, collaborations or just to say Hi!

Interested in connecting?

Contact me for projects, collaborations or just to say Hi!