short backstory

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Raluca Rotaru^✦

I was born in Brasov (RO) and grew up with a curiosity and excitement for artistic creation and expression. At the age of 14, I first discovered Graphic Design programs while learning English through creative writing on various fandom forums and a new world opened up for me.

My knowledge in the area has evolved over the years, especially after my studies in Vienna (AT). I currently live in Lisbon (PT) and very much consider myself a citizen of the world. My style is every changing and expanding with every cycle of rest and inspiration of my creative process, however my approach to learning and teaching has stayed the same.

I’m determined to shift as many perspectives on “It’s child’s play!” as possible, towards acknowledging the benefits an approach based on curiosity and lightheartedness can bring to our work and implicitly to our mental, physical and emotional well-being.

I take every opportunity I can to level up my knowledge and abilities, make gaming jokes, pop culture references and terribly entertaining puns (or at least I like to think they are). Most of my days are spent talking to my cat as if she was human, drinking coffee and complaining that I never have enough space on my desk, in spite of the addition of a second one.

I don’t take myself too seriously, until it’s time to get to work.

… and then I take the work seriously.