Design for growth. Validated by data.

I help Series A and B 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.

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 Series A and B 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:

Clarity through Data

I audit your existing product to find where users are stalling. By analyzing behavioral data and user research, I identify the exact friction points costing you revenue.

Validated MVPs & Features

Whether launching a new vertical or a v2.0, I use high-fidelity prototyping and user testing to validate product-market fit before your engineering team writes a single line of code.

Scalable Growth

I optimize the core metrics that drive your valuation—onboarding activation, trial-to-paid conversion, and long-term retention—ensuring your UX can handle the demands of a scaling user base.

Clarity through Data

I audit your existing product to find where users are stalling. By analyzing behavioral data and user research, I identify the exact friction points costing you revenue.

Validated MVPs & Features

Whether launching a new vertical or a v2.0, I use high-fidelity prototyping and user testing to validate product-market fit before your engineering team writes a single line of code.

Scalable Growth

I optimize the core metrics that drive your valuation—onboarding activation, trial-to-paid conversion, and long-term retention—ensuring your UX can handle the demands of a scaling user base.

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

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

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

Let's connect

© 2026 George Barbu. All rights reserved.

© 2026 George Barbu. All rights reserved.

© 2026 George Barbu. All rights reserved.