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REVIEWS

I had the pleasure of working with Cristiana on a video game project. As Art Director, her talent and dedication were evident. She consistently delivered high-quality UI design and concept art, always with a keen eye for detail. Beyond her artistic skills, Cristiana played a crucial role in establishing a highly organized artistic pipeline. This streamlined our workflow and ensured that environment concept art translated smoothly into in-game assets. She has a deep understanding of design and consistently kept the vision of the game in mind when making creative decisions.
 

Cristiana is a force of nature when it comes to art – she's incredibly efficient and always eager to learn and grow. Honestly, her ability to create amazing visuals and get the whole team on board with the artistic vision was indispensable.
 

And on top of that, she's just so reliable and dedicated. Cristiana always delivered top-notch work, often ahead of schedule. I was seriously impressed!
I highly recommend her for any Art Director position or role requiring strong artistic vision and leadership. She excels at not only creating impressive visuals but also effectively managing and inspiring a team of artists.  
 

- Dumitru Moloșnic Lead Game Developer
 

Cristiana is an amazing artist and a true professional in her field. I’ve never seen anyone work so quickly and with such high quality at the same time. Thanks to her friendly nature, she’s incredibly easy to work with. I always know I can rely on her because she’s so dependable and responsible. On top of that, she always goes above and beyond what’s expected of her. It was her contribution as the Art Director that brought us the gold award at the NYX Game Awards in the Best Art Direction category. I’m incredibly grateful to have had the chance to work with such a professional!
 

- Andrei Songraf Creative director & Game designer
 

Cristiana is a remarkable artist! Her level of professionalism is outstanding. Her vivid imagination and creativity allow her to create mind-blowing illustrations. The game characters drawn by Cristiana seem to come to life, and the landscapes she creates for game locations are both inviting and captivating! It is a true honor to work with such a creative, bright, and joyful person!

- Olga Macarenco Marketing

SELECTED CLIENTS:

• Studio D-Spirit SRL
  Mentorship in Digital Illustration
   
• 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
  
  
   
• EPIDEMIA music band, Russia
  Album Cover Illustrations
   
• PIK, Russia
  Album Cover Illustrations for music
   
• Alina Țurcanu and the General Directorate of Education, Youth, and Sports of the Chisinau Municipal Council, Moldova Theater Center
  Web Design for the Digital Anthology Manual www.literaturaromana.md

Awards & Publications

PREMII

2025

• Award Winner Illustration: Mărțișor Contest - Good Always Prevails
  Klumea | Moldova
  Original concept / Visual Style / Emotive storytelling
   

  Selected from over 100 submissions by a public vote of more than 18,000 Klumea patrons, this illustration was recognized among the top entries for its artistic strength and emotional resonance.

  Rooted in the traditional celebration of Mărțișor, the piece tells a compelling visual story of renewal, hope, and the enduring power of good. With expressive lighting and a refined visual language, the work creates a poetic and immersive atmosphere that deeply connected with both the audience and the jury.

2024

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Diploma of Graduation from the School of Fine Arts in Orhei, Moldova

SOLO EXHIBITION

2018

• Personal painting exhibition. Jumbo Hall, 4th floor. Moldova, Chisinau, June 1 - September 30, 2018.

2015

• Personal painting exhibition. Technical University of Moldova, Department of Design and Polygraphic Technologies, February 18-25, 2015

2014

• 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

• 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

   

• 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)