SESSIONS COLLEGE
I was born in Athens, Greece, in 1966 and entered puberty in the 80s, (which explains why I still believe “Creedence Clearwater Revival” is the best name for a group). I got my first computer in the early 90s and spent months learning DOS commands by destroying and formatting floppy disks. At the same time, I was getting my degree in Economics from the Athens’ university, deciding in the end that I had a graphics expert inside me (and also that Skynet* was going to become self-aware during my life’s course). With that in mind, (graphics, not Skynet), I pursued a 2nd degree in computer graphics. As Windows had a fundamental flaw of self-destructing after a few months of use, I started learning and using Apple Macintosh. Through the years I became a Mac guru, an Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop expert, which led me to being a studio manager for some multinational advertising firms, (McCann Erickson Athens, TBWA Athens, Amirati Puris Lintas, MullenLowe Athens). Now, on the brink of Skynet’s sentient revolution, (ChatGPT anyone?), I have decided to take my next step and become a more creative version of myself, by studying for a bachelor in Graphic Design at Sessions.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
In graphic design, inspiration comes from a mix of storytelling, problem-solving, and creative experimentation. For me, designs that use less to make a bigger impact are fascinating. Clever use of type can also really take a design to the next level.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
It’s typography and visual storytelling. Creating layouts or type treatments that make people “feel”.
