Carbonfuture

2025 – Freiburg, Germany

Digital Report, Presentation

Graphic Design in collaboration with Christian Gaffney (Senior Designer at Carbonfuture)



In collaboration with Christian Gaffney (Senior Designer at Carbonfuture), we designed three strategic reports focused on carbon removal and climate action.
    â€˘ Financing Carbon Removal Projects — a funding guide for CDR developers.
    â€˘ Carbon Removal for Net-Zero — a roadmap for corporate sustainability leaders
    â€˘ The 2025 Guide to Carbon Removal Policy — an updated global overview of CDR regulations for buyers and suppliers.
These reports align with Carbonfuture’s visual identity, combining clear layout, accessible typography, and data-driven storytelling.





BigSun

2024 – Berlin, Germany

Website, Digital

Development in collaboration with Studio Philipp Blombach



Frontend development for the redesign of BigSun's website. BigSun is an independent creative agency based in Berlin and DĂĽsseldorf, specializing in digital transformation and film production.





Rimasqa Rimana e.v
Freie Universität Berlin

2024 – Berlin, Germany

Logo, Identity

Graphic Design and Art Direction



Designed the logo for Rimasqa Rimana, a newly founded non-profit association focused on the scientific research of Andean languages and cultures, which emerged from a Quechua research group at Freie Universität Berlin.





Bernstein Tools

2024 – Berlin, Germany

Website Design, UX/UI, E-commerce, Digital Strategy

Graphic Design and Art Direction in collaboration with Studio Philipp Blombach



This ongoing project involves the design and development of a new digital presence for Bernstein Tools, a brand rooted in precision and craftsmanship. The scope includes a full UX/UI revamp, e-commerce integration, and a digital identity that reflects the company’s legacy while positioning it for the future. Currently in production — more visuals and project details coming soon.





Onassis Stegi

2024 – Athens, Greece

Poster, Print

Graphic Design and Art Direction



Poster design developed for Onassis Stegi for the play Heatwave by Vivian Stergiou.
    The poster captures the intensity and contradiction of the Greek summer as portrayed in Heatwave—a season both cherished and oppressive. Drawing from the play’s themes of memory, stagnation, and the surreal rituals of everyday life under extreme heat, the design embraces a chaotic, buzzing atmosphere.
    Like the characters—trapped in their routines, longing, and discomfort—the visual language resists serenity, evoking the heat, noise, and restless energy of a summer that never quite delivers escape.





THE BEAM #13

2022 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Climate Action, Print Publication

29 × 20.5 cm — 72 pages

Graphic Design and Art Direction in collaboration with Marika Lorenzato
Published by FairPlanet.



This project marks the redesigned final edition (Issue 13) of THE BEAM — a free, independent magazine dedicated to climate solutions and environmental action.
    The visual direction embraces a bold, protest-like aesthetic with a guerrilla sensibility, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis. Layouts are intentionally raw and dynamic, evoking grassroots activism and collective resistance. The issue focuses on carbon capture techniques as a way to reduce atmospheric COâ‚‚, with the cover conceptually centered around the mission to "erase" CO₂—both visually and metaphorically.



SAND Journal #21

2020 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Print, Literature & Art Journal

14.8 × 21 cm — 117 pages

Concept, Design, and Art Direction



Design for the 21st issue of SAND Journal, a biannual magazine rooted in Berlin’s international creative community. SAND features a curated selection of literary and visual works by writers, translators, and artists from around the world.
    Founded in 2009 by Becky Crook, the journal celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2020 by declaring it the "year of archaeology." This special issue reflects that theme through a carefully layered design concept, combining new discoveries with revisited favorites from past editions—offering both a retrospective and a forward-looking lens.



SAND Journal #20

2020 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Literature & Art Journal

14.8 × 21 cm — 148 pages

Concept, Design, and Art Direction



Design of the 20th issue of SAND Journal, a nonprofit, biannual literary and art publication based in Berlin. Since its founding in 2009, SAND has built a reputation for showcasing bold, original work by writers, poets, translators, and visual artists from across the globe.
    With a strong commitment to diversity, this issue continues the journal’s mission to spotlight underrepresented voices—particularly work by women, LGBTQ+ creators, and artists from marginalized regions. The editorial design supports this ethos through a thoughtful, accessible layout that gives space to a wide range of perspectives while maintaining a cohesive visual narrative.



THE BEAM #7

2018 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Climate Action, Print Publication

21 × 29.7 cm — 170 pages

Concept, Design, and Art Direction



Design of the 7th issue of THE BEAM, a free and independent magazine dedicated to climate solutions and environmental action. Published in Berlin, THE BEAM amplified stories of innovation, resilience, and change—spotlighting projects and individuals making a tangible impact in the fight against climate injustice.
    This issue reflects that mission through a design language that balances clarity with energy—translating complex topics into an accessible and visually compelling experience. THE BEAM was distributed to nearly 1,000 public venues, organizations, businesses, and individuals across 35 countries, serving as both a source of knowledge and a call to action.





THE BEAM #6

2018 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Climate Action, Print Publication

21 × 29.7 cm — 170 pages

Concept, Design, and Art Direction



Design of the 6th issue of THE BEAM, a free and independent magazine dedicated to climate solutions and environmental action. Published in Berlin, THE BEAM amplified stories of innovation, resilience, and change—spotlighting projects and individuals making a tangible impact in the fight against climate injustice.
    This issue reflects that mission through a design language that balances clarity with energy—translating complex topics into an accessible and visually compelling experience. THE BEAM was distributed to nearly 1,000 public venues, organizations, businesses, and individuals across 35 countries, serving as both a source of knowledge and a call to action.





Berlin Quarterly #8

2018 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Literature & Arts Magazine, Print

17 × 24 cm — 174 pages

Concept, Design, and Art Direction in collaboration with Lucia Alonso



Design of the 8th issue of Berlin Quarterly, a European review of long-form journalism, contemporary literature, and the arts. Known for its rich editorial depth and international scope, the magazine curates thought-provoking narratives, poetry, visual essays, and interviews from across the globe.
    This issue’s design approach emphasizes quiet elegance and clarity, allowing the content to breathe while guiding the reader through a carefully structured editorial journey. The visual identity reflects the publication’s intellectual tone and cultural sophistication, reinforcing its role as a bridge between disciplines, languages, and perspectives.





Vater & Kinder

2016 – Berlin, Germany

Editorial Design, Lookbook, Fashion, Print

Concept, Design, and Art Direction



Design of a fashion lookbook for Alla Lepnina, a Berlin-based fashion designer. The concept draws inspiration from Fathers and Sons, the classic novel by Russian author Ivan Turgenev. The visual direction explores themes of generational tension, identity, and transformation, mirroring the narrative’s emotional depth through photography, typography, and layout.





AB Vassilo­poulos

2012 – Athens, Greece

Food & Beverage, Branding, Packaging, Communication, Print

Participation at Red Design Consultants



As one of the largest supermarket chains in Greece, AB Vassilopoulos sought to refresh its own-label product range. At Red Design Consultants, we developed the branding and packaging for a series of 30 products, crafting a visual identity that emphasized the connection between nature’s produce and the consumer.
    Drawing inspiration from the Greek landscape and Mediterranean nutritional values, the design strategy highlighted themes of authenticity, locality, and wellness—promoting the tradition of healthy eating while fostering a more personal relationship with the brand.





Aglaia is Always Wrong

2012 – Athens, Greece

Poster, Noise music, Electronic, Retro

7 Ă— 24 cm

Concept, Design, and Art Direction



This poster for noise musician Aglaia is always wrong combines analog media and raw human imagery to reflect the visceral, chaotic nature of their sound. A reel-to-reel tape and floppy disk underwear create a surreal, humorous take on identity and digital decay, echoing the noise genre’s disruptive aesthetic.





Athens Concert Hall

2011 – Athens, Greece

Brochures, Cover Design

13.5 × 20.5 cm — 71 pages

Concept, Design and Art Direction in collaboration with pi6



As one of the largest cultural institutions in Athens, Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall appointed pi6 communication design in 2010 to redesign its quarterly and annual event brochures.
    Working closely with the studio team, we developed a series of brochures featuring a visual system where musical instruments came together to form expressive faces.





Heel Athens Lab

2011 – Athens, Greece

Fashion, Retail, Identity, Logo

Concept, Design and Art Direction in collaboration with pi6



The new corporate design for Heel Athens Lab reflects the brand’s core values of optimism, teamwork, ecological awareness, and contemporary urban lifestyle. The design emphasizes spontaneity and authenticity, capturing the ingenuous spirit of the brand's culture and philosophy. The look & feel elements of the new identity combine illustrations inspired by nature and city life.
    Last but not least, a very important element of the new identity is the Heel Font, which was especially designed for the company in order to emphasize on the spontaneous and ingenuous aspects of the brand culture and philosophy. Awarded by the EBGE Awards 2012 in the category Corporate Design.





Japanese Calligraphy

2011 – Athens, Greece

Poster, Print, Postcards

Concept, Design and Art Direction in collaboration with pi6



Poster and postcards designed in collaboration with pi6 to promote newly introduced Japanese Calligraphy courses at Siountri School – World of Languages. The design aimed to capture the essence of calligraphy as both a visual and cultural practice, appealing to students interested in traditional Japanese arts.
    The idea behind the poster is to highlight the moment when ink leaves the brush—capturing both movement and stillness—and to reflect the calm, focused state that calligraphy brings, much like the balance of yin and yang.





10 Images for Ithaca

2007 – Athens, Greece

Poster, International Poster Design Competition

50 x 70cm



I was awarded the first prize in the international competition "Ten Images for Ithaca", themed “Play,” selected from over 700 submissions by 465 designers across 35 countries.
    The poster I designed looked at play as something both personal and shared. I used a simple, childlike visual style, inspired by Basquiat’s spontaneity, to create a balance between structure and freedom.





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