About me

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Hi, I’m Oxana – nice to meet you!

I was raised between two worlds—Romania and Italy—each shaping my identity in ways I’m still discovering. Romania gave me a deep, pagan connection to nature, an awareness of politics, and how systems shape society—including through design. Italy gifted me a love for simple beauty, excellence, and quality—the art of balancing life and work with intention. Later, living in London, I absorbed a democratic approach to design, a way of working that values collaboration and inclusivity.

For years, I searched for the perfect place to call home—only to realise there wasn’t one waiting for me. So, I decided to build it myself.

Against conventional wisdom, I chose Tredozio, a small Italian town full of untapped potential, but struggling with depopulation. I believe that by setting up my design studio here, I can prove that creativity, innovation, and business success don’t have to happen in big cities. That it’s possible to thrive while giving back.

Part of my revenue goes directly into local projects because I don’t just want to talk about mindful business—I want to live it. My long-term vision? To inspire others to do the same, to build an open, global network of creative professionals who exchange ideas, skills, and resources across rural and urban spaces alike.

Image of myself, Oxana, outdoors, with a natural trees background - that's home
design studio boutique in a small rural Italian village

My vision – A boutique design studio

Imagine a small, sunlit studio nestled in the heart of a quiet Italian village. The scent of fresh espresso drifts through the air, mixing with the scent of trees and earth. Wooden beams, textured stone walls, and large windows that open to rolling hills—this is not your typical design agency.

This is a boutique studio for mindful business growth.

Here, work moves at a different rhythm. There are no fluorescent-lit offices, no frantic deadlines dictated by urban chaos. Instead, there’s space to think, to create, to be intentional. Every project starts with deep conversations, understanding not just what a brand needs to look like but what it stands for.

Clients don’t just hire a service; they step into a philosophy. They visit, step away from the noise, walk through the forest instead of a corporate hallway, listen to nature instead of city traffic, and leave with something more than a brand strategy—they leave with purpose.

Why Here? Why Now?

Because the future of business isn’t in burnout. It’s in balance.
Because small towns are not relics of the past—they are the blueprint for a new way of working.
Because in a world of noise, the most powerful ideas come from places of quiet.

This is a place for brands that want to grow mindfully, for designers who seek purpose, for a different way of building something meaningful.

Would you work in a studio like this? Would you bring your brand or product here to evolve?

Let’s talk. Let’s build.

Designing authentic, values-driven solutions that connect brands, people, and communities with purpose and impact.

My essence

Going beyond human-centered design, I create solutions that uplift communities and contribute to a more equitable, shared future.

Book a free intro call to get a tailored plan for growing your business authentically, with a focus on your values and human-caring growth.

Values Discovery & Alignment

Clarify your mission, vision, and core principles.

Brand Identity & Strategy

Create an authentic, cohesive identity rooted in your values.

Communication Strategy

Align messaging with your values for internal and external audiences.

Ethical Product Design

Build meaningful, impactful solutions from idea to launch.

Ethical Assessment

Ensure your brand and products align with ethical practices.

Community-Centered Design

Co-create with communities to foster shared impact.

Design Culture Development

Cultivate a design culture that reflects and reinforces your values.

Custom Solutions

Tailored services to address your unique challenges and amplify your values and impact.

Case Studies

Take a look at my portfolio to explore how these values come to life in my work.

What People Say About Me

Junior Product Designer

"Oxana is one of the most caring and conscientious people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. As a mentor, she was generous, supportive and always happy to share her experience and expertise. She offered constructive feedback and encouraged me to be both brave and ambitious.”

Senior Product Manager

"Oxana kindly and thoroughly took the time to bring me up to speed with the Care Management domain, and we went on to develop a series of impactful and differentiated features that continue to be very much loved today.”

Principal Software Engineer

"Oxana has immense passion and eye for ethics in every part of software design. It is paramount for her not just to solve the immediate user problems, but to ensure solutions don’t add to any systemic issues around.”

Senior Product Designer

"Oxana is a staunch advocate for the user, ensuring that their needs are prioritized within teams and across the entire business. Her versatility as a designer is truly impressive: she excels in thoughtful user research, simplifies complexities through detailed journey mapping, and delivers high-class visual design.”

Lead Product Designer

"Oxana was one of the original designers at Birdie and has had a huge hand in the companies success. Having worked on so many parts of the product for so many years, she knows what it takes to get from 0 to 1. Working with her has been a great experience. She brings creativity, expertise, and integrity to her work. I hope we get the chance to work together again in the future.”