My name is Cristian Grigorescu. Please feel free to call me “Christian”. I've lived in Seattle, WA since the late ’90s. I’m married and a proud father of a 15-year-old son, who’s loves soccer and surprisingly politics.
Professionally, I’m a Principal UX Architect at Microsoft with over two decades of experience in user experience design. Throughout my career, I’ve crafted award-winning creative work across technology, entertainment, government, and finance. Currently, I lead the design systems and platform UX for the Microsoft Teams product group in the Office division. I’ve been fortunate to grow and evolve with the company for nearly 15 years.
One of the quotes that has consistently inspired me throughout my career is:
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works"— Steve Jobs
On a different note, outside of work, you’ll often find me on the soccer field or playing golf. I also enjoy water sports, or behind the camera capturing moments. I love photography. I enjoy reading novels and books based on facts. I love traveling which gives me an opportunity to learn about new cultures, architecture and the history of the place.
Italian cuisine is my favorite food. Here are some of my favorite dishes:
- Pizza
- Penne Pasta
- Risotto with Shrimp
- Linguine with Clams
- Bruschetta
- Tiramisu
At Harvard, I’m currently finishing my master’s in Liberal Arts with a focus on digital media. I have a bachelor degree in Fine Arts. I enrolled in this class to expand my understanding of web development. I'm looking forward to this quarter!
— Cristian