Andra Marcu
About Andra Marcu
Andra Marcu is a Junior Product Designer with a background in architecture and experience in customer service. Currently, she works at CAST AI and participates as a UX/UI Design Mentee in multiple organizations, focusing on user-centered design principles.
Work at CAST
Andra Marcu holds the position of Junior Product Designer at CAST AI, where she has been employed since 2022. Her role involves contributing to product design initiatives, focusing on user experience and interface design. She works in Vilnius, Lithuania, and is part of a team dedicated to enhancing the usability and functionality of CAST AI's products.
Education and Expertise
Andra Marcu earned a Master of Architecture (MArch) from the Technical University of Cluj Napoca, where she studied from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she attended Windesheim for one year from 2014 to 2015. Her educational background in architecture informs her design approach, particularly in integrating elements of psychology and anthropology into her work.
Background in UX/UI Design
Andra transitioned from a career in architecture to UX/UI design, finding parallels between the two fields. She completed a UX/UI bootcamp at Love Circular in 2021, which lasted for three months. Currently, she is a UX/UI Design Mentee at WOMEN IN TECH - Global Movement and Women Go Tech, both of which she joined in 2022.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Andra worked as a Customer Service Specialist at Booking.com from 2020 to 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania. She also has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked as a Bartender and Staff Trainer at Hard Rock Cafe in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 2016 to 2017.
Design Philosophy
Andra Marcu is passionate about designing with a focus on the human component. She emphasizes user observation and learning in her design process. Her approach reflects her interest in understanding user needs and integrating those insights into effective design solutions.