Cristina Sirbu
About Cristina Sirbu
Cristina Sirbu is a Principle Designer at Sirbu Studio, specializing in textile design for home and apparel markets. With a background in fine arts and extensive experience in various design roles, she emphasizes environmentally conscious practices and client collaboration in her work.
Work at Milliken & Company
Cristina Sirbu worked at Milliken & Company as a Hospitality Carpet Designer from 2019 to 2020 for a duration of 11 months. Prior to this role, she also served as a Hospitality Designer at the same company from 2008 to 2012 for four years. Her experience at Milliken involved creating textile solutions tailored for the hospitality sector.
Current Role at Sirbu Studio
Cristina Sirbu has been serving as the Principal Designer at Sirbu Studio since 2018. In this role, she combines her expertise in fine art and textile traditions to develop innovative design solutions. Her focus includes integrating environmentally conscious practices and the voices of clients into her textile design projects.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Sirbu holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Textiles from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fabric Design, graduating magna cum laude from The University of Georgia, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fabric Design at The University of Georgia from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background is complemented by a study abroad program at Kawashima Textile School in 2007.
Professional Background
Cristina Sirbu has a diverse professional background in textile design, having held various positions in notable companies. She worked as a Materials Innovation Designer II at Converse from 2015 to 2016, a Senior Material Researcher at Hurley from 2016 to 2018, and an Artist in Residence at Microsoft Research in 2014. Additionally, she has experience as a Knitwear Intern at Diane von Furstenberg and as a Graduate Assistant in the Textiles and Costume Department at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum.
Focus on Sustainable Design
Cristina Sirbu emphasizes environmentally conscious design practices in her work. She specializes in creating design solutions for both the home and apparel markets, integrating sustainable methods and materials into her projects. Her unique approach involves incorporating clients' voices, ensuring that the final designs reflect their needs and preferences.