Hello.

My name is
Lucian Slatineanu
and this is my work.

I’ve been designing and building interactive products since 1999, as a player, coach, and manager. For the better part of a decade I’ve been running Emblematiq — a small design studio in Chicago.

My biggest strength is turning ambiguous and complex requirements into simple and actionable experiences that delight people. My most rewarding talent is building empowered teams that make everyone around look better.

I am strategic, curious, confident, and imaginative, fueled by a strong sense of ownership. My personality type is INTJ-A — The Assertive Architect.

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Clients

Two+ Decades of Innovation

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Last Two+ Years of Innovation

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Without question, the best design mind I have ever worked with, and among the best designers I have ever seen.

— Ben Rattray, Founder, Change.org

A generous and thoughtful collaborator.

— Mark Von Holstein, Owner, Katharine Page

Lucian enables team decision making and collaboration by facilitating cross-functional workshops that get the team aligned and motivated from the start.

— Andy Armstrong, Senior Designer, Microsoft

Best manager and mentor I’ve ever had. An integral part of the success of the entire Design team.

— Sasha Hayes, Senior Designer, Hypergiant

Lucian has a special ability to make products and brands come to life.

— Ben Wilde, Director, Adec Innovations