Elevated connections through design™
I'm Mihai Delapeta, a designer with 12 years-ish of experience focusing on people-friendly experiences; products even grandma* can use.
Elevated connections through design™
I'm Mihai Delapeta, a designer with 12 years-ish of experience focusing on people-friendly experiences; products even grandma* can use.
I'm a multi-disciplinary product & brand designer passionate about creating tech-based solutions that meet human needs. Using evidence-based analysis and research, I empower organizations and lead multinational teams in expanding their products, enhancing their reach, and maximizing their business potential.
My latest endeavor was working with Adidas, helping them expand and improve their global payments platform; innovating in the e-commerce space.
Outside of design, I am an avid skateboarder, dancer, and gamer. My rescue dog —Toffee, is a big part of my life and I try to spend as much time with him as possible!
latest experience
‣ Design Lead @Adidas
‣ Lead Designer @Securaze
‣ Sr. Product Designer @TourRadar
‣ UX Designer II @Expedia Group
...&more
availability
Freelance or Full-time
awards
L'Observeur du Design
The French Design Award
CES Innovation Award
Honoree
Resident Artist Prize
DESTA (black youth network)
press
Wall Street Journal
Engadget
CBC News
Yahoo!
socials
Disruptive design for startups and industry titans, elevating user experiences, shaping products & brands that make a difference.
Business expenses have never been easier
2018 — A small team at Egencia (Expedia Group B2B) developed OpenSync during a hackathon. I led the design of this innovative product, which securely extracts credit card transactions for business travel booked on the platform within the dates of the trip.
Business expenses have never been easier
2018 — A small team at Egencia (Expedia Group B2B) developed OpenSync during a hackathon. I led the design of this innovative product, which securely extracts credit card transactions for business travel booked on the platform within the dates of the trip.
"Mihai Delapeta's innovative and forward-thinking approach to design has consistently impressed me and our team at Adidas. His ability to blend creativity with functionality is truly remarkable, and I highly recommend working with him to anyone seeking design solutions that push boundaries and exceed expectations."
Constantine Gavrykov
Global Director Digital Experience
Design at Adidas
"Working with Mihai was an absolute delight as they went above and beyond to display a level of expertise that blew me away. Their work was top-notch, and the meticulous attention to detail and impressive design skills left me thoroughly impressed. It was an unforgettable collaboration that I will always cherish."
Alessandro Stigliani
CEO at Abyssale
I designed pioneering apps for the e-waste sector.
2022 — **PASSWORD REQUIRED*** This is the 3rd product I've designed at Securaze (a total of 6). The product is based on the design system I've custom-made to disrupt the refurbishment industry. The focus is on usability and sustainability.
I designed pioneering apps for the e-waste sector.
2022 — **PASSWORD REQUIRED*** This is the 3rd product I've designed at Securaze (a total of 6). The product is based on the design system I've custom-made to disrupt the refurbishment industry. The focus is on usability and sustainability.
Design adds value faster than it adds costs.
JOEL SPOLSKY — CREATOR OF TRELLO
Boosting company alignment for better & faster results.
2020 — During my time with TourRadar, I had the opportunity to test out a new workshopping approach that I developed called DesignLab. Through my previous involvement with workshops, I observed a decline in their efficacy when individuals from diverse professions collaborated on a task, due to the significant disparities in their knowledge on the matter and a lack of alignment.
Boosting company alignment for better & faster results.
2020 — During my time with TourRadar, I had the opportunity to test out a new workshopping approach that I developed called DesignLab. Through my previous involvement with workshops, I observed a decline in their efficacy when individuals from diverse professions collaborated on a task, due to the significant disparities in their knowledge on the matter and a lack of alignment.
Design Sips — my biweekly LinkedIn newsletter about AI, workflows & design. Check it out!
Consistent Design Elevates Transportation Shopping UX
2018 — By unifying patterns, we improved the design of transportation shopping lines (rail, air, car & ground). The Paris Egencia (Expedia Group) design team and I created different solutions, built components for each product part, and established layout regulations to ensure consistency.
Consistent Design Elevates Transportation Shopping UX
2018 — By unifying patterns, we improved the design of transportation shopping lines (rail, air, car & ground). The Paris Egencia (Expedia Group) design team and I created different solutions, built components for each product part, and established layout regulations to ensure consistency.
Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.
BRIAN REED — FRONT-END DEV & MUSICIAN
Global payments platform & shopping UX innovation
Not yet available
2023 — I was tasked with leading the effort to expand our payment platform's global reach across Europe, North America, and Latin America. I also conducted extensive research to improve the performance of our global .com and discover new revenue opportunities.
Global payments platform & shopping UX innovation
Not yet available
2023 — I was tasked with leading the effort to expand our payment platform's global reach across Europe, North America, and Latin America. I also conducted extensive research to improve the performance of our global .com and discover new revenue opportunities.
"Mihai Delapeta did amazing work for our brand design. He clearly understood our identity & brought to life the design reflecting our mission. Delapeta Design is really reactive and smart. We highly recommend working with him.
Eugénie Chaltiel
Co-founder & CEO at High Flyers
"Mihai Delapeta was a core part of Securaze products & brand design. The ability to find creative solutions to problems is astounding while looking under the surface and digging for the real needs of our users. Needless to say, we are very happy and we recommend working with Delapeta."
Markus Heiss
Co-Founder & CTO at Securaze
Steam: Redesign of an irritating app for fun
2019 — Valve's Steam marketplace has a mobile app that generates login codes and offers PC marketplace features. The app redesign aims to simplify the transition of PC features to mobile and fix various issues with the overall UX.
Steam: Redesign of an irritating app for fun
2019 — Valve's Steam marketplace has a mobile app that generates login codes and offers PC marketplace features. The app redesign aims to simplify the transition of PC features to mobile and fix various issues with the overall UX.
Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.
BRIAN REED — FRONT-END DEV & MUSICIAN
Shadow's Identity: Attracting a Broader Audience
2017 — Blade Group's Shadow, a cloud-based gaming PC, underwent a rebranding to expand its target market to include business and personal use. I created a bold and modern logo and pastel color scheme for the new branding, aiming for consistency while diversifying the audience (didn't make production).
Shadow's Identity: Attracting a Broader Audience
2017 — Blade Group's Shadow, a cloud-based gaming PC, underwent a rebranding to expand its target market to include business and personal use. I created a bold and modern logo and pastel color scheme for the new branding, aiming for consistency while diversifying the audience (didn't make production).
UI/UX Design
User-centric experience for
your products, on any platform
Brand & Strategy
Design branding and help you
reach the desired market.
Design Systems
Expert building of components
using Figma for teams of any size.
App Design
Mobile-focused design tailored for
iOS and Android devices
Ecommerce
Enhancing performance, boosting customer engagement and conversion.
Consulting
Guidance and solution-driven analysis
for your design & product needs.
AI Integration
Intelligently integrating
AI features into products.
Leadership
Promoting, overseeing, and developing your team of designers with enthusiasm and expertise.
...and more!
Reach out, and we will assess together how to best answer your needs.
See if Delapeta Design
is right for you.
Get a guided tour through our services, and explore how I can help your business.
or drop a message to
info@delapeta.design
See if Delapeta Design
is right for you.
Get a guided tour through my services,
and explore how I can help your business.
