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Adrian Barbu

Focused on making ideas happen.

PROJECTS

Key Achievements

Read about my successful works.

• QRSign, an Award-Winning Project
• Lolici Daniel's Presidential Campaign
• Contributions for ANSR Tineret / YNAD Romania

SKILLS

Key Strengths

What I do best.

• Project Management
• Creative Direction
• Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Mentoring and Teaching
• Technical Proficiency
• Website Management
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

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LEARN WITH ME

Educational Sessions

One-to-One education for Deaf adults and children!*

• MEDITAȚII

*For Romanian-speaking participants

Tools Used

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO
• FlutterFlow
• Adobe Photoshop
• Canva
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Keynote
• Wordpress

PROJECT BACKGROUND

QRSign is the first Deaf startup in Romania, where we are working on creating tourism information through pictures and videos in several languages, including sign language.By supporting education and digital accessibility, this project supports sustainable tourism and provides an innovation solution for Deaf people while adhering to Romanian and international disability rights laws.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

I am the the lead contributor who shaped the implementation of QRSign. Here are some challenges I successfully tackled to obtain €50,000 in funding through the FIX Cluj program.

FIX CLUJ 2023 INCUBATION PROGRAM

First I want to say that QRSign wouldn't have existed without the support and training provided by the FIX Cluj 2023 incubation program. Over 10 months, our team participated in important training sessions that were key to our development and success.

PITCH DECK

I collaborated with the team during the FIX Cluj 2023 incubation program to develop three pitch decks. The first secured our entry in the program, the second helped us reach the top 10 finalists with additional funding, and the final pitch deck helped us win a total of €50,000 in funding.

BUSINESS PLAN

I created a complete business plan for QRSign, incorporating key lessons from the FIX Cluj 2023 incubation program. This plan included detailed market research, financial projections, and strategic partnerships to help the startup grow.

BRAND IDENTITY

For us, it was important that our logo reflected our tech-focused startup. I created the logo using QR code elements and four meaningful colors to keep it simple, recognizable, and versatile. The bold and vibrant colors add a playful element to our brand, making QRSign more approachable and accessible.

BUILDING THE MVP

To start building the app, we selected FlutterFlow, an app development platform that aligned well with our MVP objectives, allowing for efficient and cost-effective prototype creation. I did research to ensure the app's usability for Deaf users, followed by the design and development of a user-friendly interface.After finishing the MVP, we published it on the Google Play Store to solicit user feedback. Our team collected feedback from over 100 Deaf testers at a public event last year, who gave the app a positive rating of 4.8 out of 5.

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

I designed and developed the QRSign website, including domain registration and SEO optimization. In its early stages, the website included demos to demonstrate our progress to the FIX Cluj incubation program team.

VIDEO PRODUCTION

I produced and edited all QRSign videos, including the first call-to-action survey and tourism information in sign language, complete with captions for the MVP.These videos were important in demonstrating our app's capabilities and gathering user feedback because the primary language of Deaf people is visual.

INSTAGRAM STORY GAMES

To increase user engagement, I created interactive Instagram Story games, such as guessing the statues. These games have been effective in building our online community.

KEY LEARNINGS

The QRSign project, which is still ongoing, has pushed me to come up with innovative solutions to problems and has taught me to be flexible, resilient, and resourceful.I appreciate my team's trust, dedication, and hard work throughout this journey.I also want to thank the FIX Cluj 2023 incubation program for connecting us with many amazing people, especially our mentor Florin Pop, who gave us invaluable guidance, support, and motivation to strive for excellence, as well as the amazing interpreters who translated for us the entire time.

CURRENT PROJECTS

We are currently working on exciting new collaborations and updates for QRSign. Our team has grown a bit, and we’re more capable than ever.Stay tuned for more information as we continue to expand. We can't wait to show you what we have in store next. 💙

ABOUT

One month before EUDY's General Assembly in Oslo, Norway (June 13-16), where there was to be an election for the new Board of Directors and President of EUDY, my friend Daniel told me about his intention to run for President and kindly asked me to join his campaign team.I accepted with enthusiasm and quickly took the lead over the days, handling meetings. Later, I managed his social media on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I refreshed his image with personal branding that combined EUDY's classic purple, YNAD Romania's blues, and a new refreshing green.

I created and developed the website www.lolicidaniel.com in less than 24 hours. Although it's simple, it helped Daniel's needs and can be updated in the future for his personal use.I also produced the campaign videos, including the testimonials video, coordinating contributions from over 20 people and ensuring inclusivity and captioning.Our videos achieved significant engagement, amassing over 40,000 views and reaching a wide audience across Europe.

This campaign provided me with valuable experiences, and improved my skills in digital marketing and project management while being involved in youth work for the Deaf community.Ultimately, Daniel was elected President of EUDY, and I feel incredibly lucky to have played a role in shaping the future of the european organisation.

Volunteering for ANSR Tineret is a way for me to honor my Deaf identity.Known in English as YNAD Romania (Youth National Association of the Deaf Romania), this organization has provided opportunities to the Deaf Youth in Romania community since 2014.

LEADERSHIP IN MASS MEDIA FOCUS GROUP

VIDEO EDITING, DESIGN WORK