About
I have a desire to explore the inherent beauty in all things and create lasting designs.
I like to create order through complexity – often by establishing careful workflows that stem from experimentation or by maintaining a bird’s eye view of the various constraints in order to reach a complete solution.
My approach to design briefs often relies on recursive loops between software and physical tools.
Experience
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04/2022 - 07/2022: Semifinalist at
Innovation Labs Romania
Start-up Accelerator, Hackathon
Our project: SWAPPER. My role involved:
• UI / UX design for web-based app (Figma)
• Visual identity, market research
- 04/2021 - 03/2022: Digital Art Director at Buju Stanciu & Asociatii
- 2017 — Present: Freelancer
• Since finishing University, I have been working as a freelancer, either full-time or part-time. My commissioned work ranges from oil paintings to website and poster design, album art and bespoke lighting installations.
• Stock vector portfolio on Istock.com and Adobe Creative with over 4500 generated downloads.
• Over 25 fulfilled contracts on Upwork.com and a 100% satisfaction rate.
- 04/2019 — 04/2020: Architectural Technician at Bucharest City Hall
• Participated in all stages of design for the feasibility study of the Bucharest Metropolitan Hospital.
• Worked with a large suite of CG Software to produce 3D renders, illustrations and technical drawings, acting as a link to engineers, epidemiologists and various consultants.
• Architectural and interior design work for specialised medical facilities (such as imaging investigations) and communal spaces, including a centre for excellence and university campus.
- 08/2018 — 12/2018: Restoration apprentice at Adina Rogojan-Mihaiu
• Preservation work and renewal of fresco painting inside 400 year old "Holy Trinity” Monastery in Strehaia, a Class A Heritage site.
• Restoration of stucco elements, revealed centuries-old underpainting.
• Closely worked with locals and officials to establish and inform on the operation’s historical and visual continuity.
• Full restoration of iconostasys and altarpiece.
- 10/2017 — 02/2018: Architectural Visualisation Internship at Tegmark, Bucharest
• Produced high-fidelity CGI simulations of architectural design proposals.
• Learned proficiency of 3ds Max and Vray modules.
• Rigorous masterclass in visual, technical and critical thinking - looking back, our collaboration cemented my appetite for 3D modelling and rendering.
- 08/2016 — 08/2017: Architectural Assistant (RIBA Part I) for EPR Architects, London.
• Followed company-wide transition from CAD to BIM (Autodesk Revit) software, and worked across multiple teams during adoption.
• Illustration-work of office, residential and large-scale design proposals set in London and Greater London.
• Produced aerial renders, 3D-modelled and photographic street elevations of existing and proposed sites.
• Gained proficiency of Adobe Indesign and Photoshop workflows through delivery of scheme-designs/issued documents for clients, consultants and engineers.
Education
- 2016 - B.A.(Hons) Architecture, University of Manchester - Upper Second Class Honours
- 2013 - Colegiul National “Unirea” Focsani - Math/CompSci Baccalaureate
More
- 2021 - 2022: Medical illustrations
• Cancers 14.4 (2022): 1092.
• Heart Failure Reviews, 26(4).
EXHIBITIONS:
- 2022: Group Exhibition - Bombe si Artisti
- 2019: Solo Exhibition - Celula de Arta ︎
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AWARDS:
- 2015: Great UniHack - Apadmi Challenge Award
Our team won the award for “Best Retro Game” at this 36-hour hackathon, where I designed the graphics and animations for a 2D platformer.
- 2014: MSA Photography
2nd Prize for Manchester School of Architecture Year 2 Photography Competition.
Languages
- English – C2 Cambridge English: Proficiency
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German – A2 Elementary proficiency
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Romanian – C2 First language
Contact
tommeci@gmail.com
+40 0738 325 686
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