Alexandru Antihi
About Alexandru Antihi
Alexandru Antihi is the Founder and CEO of Blocksfabrik, where he integrates design and product management to develop widely used products. With over 16 years of experience, he has held various leadership roles in design across multiple companies, including Palantir Technologies and Two Sigma IQ.
Work at Blocksfabrik
Alexandru Antihi serves as the Founder and CEO of Blocksfabrik, a position he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, the company focuses on the intersection of design and product management, aiming to develop products that resonate with a global audience. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company and ensuring that design principles are integrated into product development.
Previous Experience in Design and Product Management
Before his tenure at Blocksfabrik, Alexandru Antihi held several significant roles in design and product management. He was the Chief Experience Officer and Founder of Klyme from 2012 to 2014 in London. He also worked as the Head of Design at Pinwheel and served as Vice President of Product Design at Two Sigma IQ in 2019. His experience spans various companies, including Palantir Technologies and Checkout.com, where he contributed to product and design initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Alexandru Antihi studied at Universitatea „Hyperion” din București, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. He also attended Universitatea „Spiru Haret” din București, pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), which is currently pending. His educational background supports his extensive experience in design and product management, with over 16 years in creating award-winning digital products.
Design Leadership and Contributions
Throughout his career, Alexandru Antihi has demonstrated expertise in both start-up and corporate environments. He has held leadership positions that required him to be an individual contributor as well as a design leader. His work has led to the development of desktop, mobile, and web-based products that have received industry recognition. He is currently a Product Design Advisor at OneSchema and has previously advised DraftWise.
Long-term Engagement at Unknot Design
Since 2006, Alexandru Antihi has been engaged with Unknot Design as a Principal. His long-term involvement in this role highlights his commitment to design excellence and innovation. This position allows him to apply his extensive knowledge and experience in various design projects, contributing to the overall success of the firm.