About & Contact
She is ambitious, sweet and gentle creature woven from a dream
description of me from a good friend
I’m Cristiana Grati, but friends call me Cristi.
Born and raised in Moldova, I’ve spent over a decade immersed in the art of visual storytelling, shaping the worlds and characters you encounter in video games. Since 2012, I’ve worked as a art director, concept designer and visual storyteller, with contributions to games like Anima Flux and Last Day on earth.
Over the years, I’ve been lucky to work on a variety of game projects, all while honing my skills in character design, illustration, and the delicate art of concept storytelling. With a foundation rooted in both traditional and digital techniques—drawing, painting, graphic design, and photography—I’ve built a toolkit capable of transforming abstract ideas into immersive realities.
Pro SKILLS:
- Art direction & Visual storytelling | 2D concept art | character design | Illustration | Graphic design | Clean-up & color in animation
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere | Procreate, Dreams | Figma | Unity | ToonBoom | Spine | Blender
I am someone who believes in constant evolution. I don’t just create for the sake of creation; I aim to deliver experiences. Whether it’s polygraphic design, illustration, or the overarching vision of a game, my approach is always about collaboration—working side by side with teams to elevate a vision and bring it to life with the highest standards of visual storytelling.
If you think we can create something unique together, I’m always open to discussing new projects.
For business inquiries, please contact cristianna.grati@gmail.com
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Education and Training
PERSONAL COURSES
2019 - prezent
- Illustration Course "The Basics of Illustration. Introduction to Digital Painting Techniques", in collaboration with D-Spirit SRL.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
2024
- Certificate: Fundamentals of Graphic Design
California Institute of the Arts | Coursera | Completed on November 8
www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/HRB77XMSDN6Z
- Certificate: User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR
University of Michigan | Coursera | Completed on 15 octomber 2024
www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/O53GRYEHC0B1
- Certificate: UX/UI Design Principles Compact (Theory + Figma Exercise)
Udemy | Completed on 7 octomber 2024
www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-1ec02dba-6004-4d4f-8377-151930c1b04c
2012 - 2016
- Red Diploma of Graduation from the Technical University of Moldova, Faculty of Design and Printing Technologies, Chișinău
2009 - 2012
- Red Diploma of Graduation from the "Al. Plămădeală" College of Fine Arts in Chișinău, Graphic Design Specialty, Moldova
2003 - 2008
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Diploma of Graduation from the School of Fine Arts in Orhei, Moldova
SOLO EXHIBITION
2018
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Personal painting exhibition. Jumbo Hall, 4th floor. Moldova, Chisinau, June 1 - September 30, 2018.
2015
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Personal painting exhibition. Technical University of Moldova, Department of Design and Polygraphic Technologies, February 18-25, 2015
2014
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Personal exhibition "Avânt". ARTIUM exhibition center, Chisinau, 11 - 27 August 2014.
COLLECTIVE
2018
- Painting exhibition "Dream paintings, Origins", Constantiv Brâncuși hall, Parliament Palace ui, Bucharest, Romania. August 1-31, 2018
2014
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Exhibition contest "Photographic Creation", degree of degree II for the originality and aesthetic presentation of the exhibited works. Technical University of Moldova, Department of Design and Polygraphic Technologies, May 21
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Exhibition competition "Spring Salon". The C. Brâncuși exhibition center, Chisinau, April 6-24, 2014
2013
- Exhibition contest "Editorial processes", second degree diploma for the originality and aesthetic presentation of the exhibited works. Technical University of Moldova, Department of Design and Polygraphic Technologies, May 25
2012
- Poster competition exhibition "Moldova gives refugees protection", dedicated to World Refugee Day. Organized by the Representation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Republic of Moldova
- Exhibition contest "Young creator", field "Artistic creativity", diploma of the second degree. Technical University of Moldova (May 25 - June 30)
- Exhibition contest "Spring Salon", 1st prize of the College of Fine Arts "Al. Lung ”(April 5 - May 11)
- Exhibition contest "We - Young creators". C. Brâncuși exhibition center, Chisinau, (23 February - 12 March)
- The International Contest of arts Creation "Eminesciana", 2nd edition. The "Color" award of excellence. ApArte Gallery - “George Enescu” University of Arts, Iași, (February 23 - March 4)
Awards & Publications
PREMII
2024
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NOMINATION: Best ART DIRECTION
NYX Game Awards | Anima Flux
Production Design / Visual Style / Light and Atmosphere
As Art Director, I led a collaborative team, ensuring the seamless execution of a cohesive artistic vision. By aligning artistic design with gameplay objectives, I facilitated the integration of visual elements, enhancing the overall player experience. This nomination highlights my ability to effectively guide creative teams, deliver cohesive artistic visions, and set new benchmarks in visual storytelling for the gaming industry.
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Awarded Finalist, "Moldova in a Postcard" Contest. Organized by Artcor Creative Industries Center of Moldova
Recognized as one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Moldova in a Postcard contest. The competition challenged participants to create compelling illustrations and animations in augmented reality. My submission was celebrated for its creativity, technical excellence, and innovative approach.
2018
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Diploma for the contribution made as Web Designer to the development of the first generation of digital textbooks in Romanian Language and Literature. Directorate of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport of the Chisinau Municipal Council, Moldova Theater Center.
2017
- The contest "The best innovative idea", Prize II. Academy of Sciences of Moldova, AGEPI, Odimm, AITT, etc. June 16, 2017.
2016
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Street-art competition with the theme of "Europe Day". Prize I. The Republican Stadium on Bucharest street. Organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Embassy of the Italian Republic, Embassy of the French Republic, EU Delegation, Art Gallery, Chisinau, May 14, 2016.
2015
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The contest for creating the logo for "Observatory of the observance of intellectual property rights", organized by the company AGEPI. Chisinau, 03 november 2015 year.
PUBLICAȚII
2015
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CAZAC, V.; GRATI, C. Analysis of interactive elements that contribute to the development of children's abilities. Technical-Scientific Conference of Collaborators, PhD Students and Students, 2015.
2014
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VLAS, I.; GRATI, C. Analysis of the modalities of stylization of vector images. Technical-Scientific Conference of Collaborators, PhD Students and Students, 2014, vol. III
2013
- GRATI, C. Inside Saga Tenebrae: Character Development. Articol, Compania MagicIndie SRL, resurse disponibile online [www.magicindie.com/magicblog/2013/12/18/inside-saga-tenebrae-character-development/], 2013
Selected Clients
- Studio D-Spirit SRL
Mentorship in Digital Illustration
- Avantaj Prim SRL
Graphic Design and Game Projects
- INPRINT SRL
Children's Book Illustrations and Puzzles
- Magicindie SRL (casual & free-to-play games)
Game Projects: Nearwood | Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome | Shadow Seekers
- Creative Mobile
Character Concepts for Games
- KEFIR
Game Projects: Last Day on Yearth
- Wopidom EURL, France
Environment Concepts for Casual Games
- Win Systems SRL
Character Concepts for Casual Games
- Leonid Peancovschi
Game Projects: Archer's Revenge
- EPIDEMIA music band, Russia
Album Cover Illustrations
- PIK, Russia
Album Cover Illustrations for music
- Alina Țurcanu
Web Design for the Digital Anthology Manual www.literaturaromana.md