Smaranda Pirvan-Pompiliu
Profile – Creative XR Designer and Visual Artist
Founder: Smaranda XR (since December 2024)
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
I am a multidisciplinary creator with expertise in XR design, AI-driven solutions, and visual communication. Through Smaranda XR, I offer tailor-made digital experiences that combine artistic creativity with modern technology. My goal is to help businesses, cultural institutions, and creative professionals craft unique projects that engage and inspire.
Services and Project Examples
- Interactive exhibitions and digital storytelling projects: For museums and cultural institutions aiming to enhance audience experiences with AR/VR.
- AR filters and brand activations: Custom social media filters and digital marketing assets.
- XR art installations: Immersive environments for exhibitions and events, incorporating sound, light, and 3D elements.
- Video editing and sound production: High-quality content for campaigns, presentations, and creative productions.
- Digital sculpture and visual concepts: 3D digital models for both private and public artworks.
Education
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Vocational Degree – Immersive Experience Creator
Futuregames, Stockholm (2022–2024)
A practical program focused on designing immersive XR (Extended Reality) experiences.
Skills and competencies include:- Creation of immersive media, XR design, and storytelling with interactive narratives.
- Use of spatial audio to enhance user experiences in AR/VR environments, including 3D sound mixing and binaural audio.
- Production with 180/360 video, animated formats, and real-time rendering using Unity and Unreal Engine.
- UX design for interactive environments and user experience research.
- Pitching, concept development, and digital media production.
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Master of Fine Arts – Sculpture
National University of Arts, Bucharest (2012–2018)
Advanced artistic training specializing in sculpture and conceptual art, blending digital and traditional techniques. -
Courses in UI/UX Design and 3D Modeling:
- User Interface Design – Hermods (2024)
- User Interface 3D – NTI (2024)
Professional Experience
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Founder, Smaranda XR (2024–present)
- Creating XR solutions for cultural institutions and creative businesses.
- Developing interactive artworks using AI and generative design processes.
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Marketing Intern, Nordic Stone Studio (2023)
- Produced social media content and marketing campaigns that increased engagement.
- Implemented AI-based solutions to enhance workflows.
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Outreach Worker and Interpreter, Stockholm City Mission (2020–2021)
- Provided translation services and support to EU citizens in vulnerable situations.
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Master Class Sculpture Instructor, ARBOR Association for Arts & Culture (2018–2019)
Certifications and Skills
Image and Video Editing
- Be Licensed (2024): Video editing with Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve
- Lexicon (2022):
- Image Editing and Graphic Design – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Video Editing – Premiere Pro, After Effects, Animate
Sound Production and Audio Design
- Be Licensed (2024): Pro Tools, Logic Pro
- Competencies: Spatial audio, sound mixing, sound design, and mastering for immersive experiences
Visual Communication and UX Design
- Adobe XD Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning (2024)
- UX Design Foundations – LinkedIn Learning (2024)
- Understanding Augmented and Virtual Reality – LinkedIn Learning (2024)
AI and Generative Tools
- Career Essentials in Generative AI – Microsoft & LinkedIn (2023)
- Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques – LinkedIn Learning (2024)
Technical Skills
- 3D Modeling and XR Development: Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity
- Digital Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign
- UI/UX Design: Wireframing, prototyping, interactive design
- Audio Production: Pro Tools, Logic Pro
