Design for growth. Validated by data.

I help Seed and Series A startups eliminate the guesswork. By aligning deep user research with business metrics, I build the scalable interfaces that drive high-value conversions and long-term retention.

Real problems, solved with design

Every project started with a challenge—a leaky funnel, a messy MVP, or a slow workflow. Here is how we fixed them and what happened next.

Solving an 80% abandonment rate to unlock €5M in monthly volume for a Fintech platform

STRATEGY

  • Cognitive Load Reduction: Stripped the flow to essential data points only.

  • Progressive Disclosure: Replaced long forms with a multi-step, gamified journey.

  • Real-Time Feedback: Integrated micro-interactions for instant validation.

  • Guided UX Copy: Used concise, directional instructions to drive completion.

RESULT

Redesigned the end-to-end loan application flow to unlock €5M+ in transaction value within the first 30 days of launch.

Redesigned the core search and management experience to eliminate user friction in property discovery. I focused on streamlining high-intent user flows to increase lead generation and provide a scalable foundation for platform growth.

Built a validated, cross-platform MVP that simplified owner-tenant interactions. I focused on automating repetitive management tasks, resulting in a leaner experience that allows users to manage properties with significantly less operational overhead.

Redesigned a fragmented IoT ecosystem into a modular, card-based interface. I simplified complex device controls into a high-performance dashboard, directly improving user satisfaction and lowering cognitive load for residential users.

Led design sprints to transform fragmented accounting data into a unified, actionable dashboard. By centralizing communication and data-sharing between teams and clients, I eliminated manual bottlenecks and validated a prototype that enables real-time financial decision-making without the traditional email back-and-forth.

Craft & execution

Because a great strategy deserves a world-class execution.

Designed for your product’s stage

Whether you need to fix a leaky funnel, ship a new MVP, or continuously optimize your UX—choose the model that fits your goals.

UX & Usability Audit

Eliminate interface confusion and stop losing revenue.

PERFECT FOR:

Startups that have traffic and users, but are losing revenue due to hidden drop-offs and UX friction.

Usability & Clarity Assessment

Data & Heatmap Review

User Journey Mapping

Actionable Roadmap

Growth Retainer

Continuous UX optimization to boost activation and retention.

PERFECT FOR:

Existing products looking to systematically improve their metrics, add new features, and scale without hiring a full-time, expensive design team.

Funnel Redesign & Optimization

Feature Design & Iteration

User Testing

Direct Slack/Async Access

Product Launch Sprints

Go from idea to a validated, market-ready app in 4 weeks.

PERFECT FOR:

Founders launching a brand-new MVP, or undergoing a major product pivot where speed-to-market and low dev risk are critical.

Scope & Validation Sprints

High-Fidelity UI/UX

Lightweight Design System

Dev-Ready Handoff

The 14-Day Velocity Guarantee

No long-term lock-ins. If you feel we aren’t a perfect fit within the first 14 days, you can cancel immediately. You only pay for the exact days worked—no questions asked.

The Zero-Waste Code Promise

Every design is validated before dev handoff. If your engineers find a flow technically unfeasible during the sprint, I will redesign it at zero extra cost to protect your development budget.

About me

Just a few lines about myself.

12 years of turning user friction into ROI.

I am a Product Strategy Partner specialized in the B2B SaaS space. Over the last decade, I have helped tech startups transition from initial product-market fit to sustainable, high-volume scaling.

My approach is rooted in the belief that design is a business lever, not a visual layer. I specialize in helping Seed and Series A companies find clarity in their product vision and validate their roadmap through evidence-based design.

Based in: Bucharest, Romania

Working: Worldwide

Product strategy & high-performance design

I don’t just design interfaces; I build growth systems. My process is designed to eliminate the "guessing game" from product development by focusing on three core pillars.

Data over intuition

Every design decision is backed by real user behavior, completely eliminating guesswork and assumptions.

Velocity as a feature

In the startup world, momentum is everything. I deliver fast, focused sprints so your engineering team never stalls.

Business-driven UX

Aesthetic UI is just table stakes. My work is engineered specifically to move the core business metrics that matter to your board and investors.

Data over intuition

Every design decision is backed by real user behavior, completely eliminating guesswork and assumptions.

Velocity as a feature

In the startup world, momentum is everything. I deliver fast, focused sprints so your engineering team never stalls.

Business-driven UX

Aesthetic UI is just table stakes. My work is engineered specifically to move the core business metrics that matter to your board and investors.

Blog

Explore my thoughts on design, and startups.

Let’s see if we’re the right fit to scale together. No pitch!

Book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss your product’s current challenges and see if my strategic framework aligns with your growth goals.

15 minutes

No commitment required

Working with clients worldwide

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Let's connect

Let’s see if we’re the right fit to scale together. No pitch!

Book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss your product’s current challenges and see if my strategic framework aligns with your growth goals.

15 minutes

No commitment required

Working with clients worldwide

Copy email

Let's connect

Let’s see if we’re the right fit to scale together. No pitch!

Book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss your product’s current challenges and see if my strategic framework aligns with your growth goals.

15 minutes

No commitment required

Working with clients worldwide

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Let's connect

© 2026 George Barbu. All rights reserved.

© 2026 George Barbu. All rights reserved.

© 2026 George Barbu. All rights reserved.