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Hey, I’m Vasile Zgardan
Digital Designer
UX/UI Designer
Product Designer
Graphic Designer
Digital Designer
UX/UI Designer
Product Designer
Graphic Designer
Digital Designer
UX/UI Designer
Product Designer
Graphic Designer
Digital Designer
UX/UI Designer
Product Designer
Graphic Designer
About
Digital designer focused on creating meaningful digital experiences through user research, interaction design, and visual design. I enjoy understanding how people think, behave, and interact with technology, and translating those insights into clear, intuitive products that support both user and business needs.
Work Experience
January 2024 — Present
ING Private Cloud
Improved daily workflows for ING employees by designing and prototyping interactive internal tools, guided by user journeys and research insights. Led the design of an internal chatbot to reduce support dependency, and collaborated closely with stakeholders to deliver MVPs and learning content that supported adoption.
January 2024 — Present
ING Private Cloud
Improved daily workflows for ING employees by designing and prototyping interactive internal tools, guided by user journeys and research insights. Led the design of an internal chatbot to reduce support dependency, and collaborated closely with stakeholders to deliver MVPs and learning content that supported adoption.
June 2023 — January 2024
ING Workplace Services
Improved usability and navigation of internal SharePoint platforms by restructuring content and supporting Microsoft 365 adoption. Increased employee engagement through tips, visuals, videos, and internal communication, while developing user personas from research, promoting healthy digital habits.
June 2023 — January 2024
ING Workplace Services
Improved usability and navigation of internal SharePoint platforms by restructuring content and supporting Microsoft 365 adoption. Increased employee engagement through tips, visuals, videos, and internal communication, while developing user personas from research, promoting healthy digital habits.
March 2021 — March 2022
ADCENTER
Designed digital advertisements for brands across retail, food & beverage, telecommunications, finance, and consumer services. Translated key visuals into cohesive concepts across video, animation, and static formats.
March 2021 — March 2022
ADCENTER
Designed digital advertisements for brands across retail, food & beverage, telecommunications, finance, and consumer services. Translated key visuals into cohesive concepts across video, animation, and static formats.
Education
2025 — 2026
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Specialized in UI/UX design and interactive media, with a capstone project focused on creating a mobile app prototype for a non-profit organization.
2025 — 2026
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Specialized in UI/UX design and interactive media, with a capstone project focused on creating a mobile app prototype for a non-profit organization.
2022 — 2025
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Focused on UX design fundamentals, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Built an understanding of accessibility, emotional design, and basic front-end concepts.
2022 — 2025
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Focused on UX design fundamentals, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Built an understanding of accessibility, emotional design, and basic front-end concepts.
2018 — 2022
Donghua University
Specialised in digital art and media, including animation, video production, graphic design, and web design, with strong foundations in visual design principles. Combined artistic expression with technical skills to create work for TV, print, and digital platforms.
2018 — 2022
Donghua University
Specialised in digital art and media, including animation, video production, graphic design, and web design, with strong foundations in visual design principles. Combined artistic expression with technical skills to create work for TV, print, and digital platforms.
2017 — 2018
Nanjing Normal University
Studied Chinese language and literature, gaining proficiency in spoken and written Chinese through immersive coursework and study abroad in China.
2017 — 2018
Nanjing Normal University
Studied Chinese language and literature, gaining proficiency in spoken and written Chinese through immersive coursework and study abroad in China.
Certifications
February 2026
Interaction Design Foundation (IDxF)
February 2026
Interaction Design Foundation (IDxF)
September 2025
Interaction Design Foundation (IDxF)
September 2025
Interaction Design Foundation (IDxF)
August 2025
August 2025