For us, design is a powerful tool to uncover new possibilities and drive impactful change. We collaborate with cultural and commercial clients who align with this philosophy, believing in design's ability to shape meaningful experiences.
Our expertise spans from conceptualization through execution and visual communication, allowing us to seamlessly guide and brand each project. From the initial sketch to its final realization, we ensure that every step reflects our shared vision, delivering results that resonate over time.
Emphasizing the transformative potential of design, we seek to showcase the myriad possibilities that artistic practices can unveil in addressing critical social issues. To this end, we prioritize collaborations with art initiatives, non-profit organizations, groups and institutions while actively engaging with local communities.
Our team has collaborated in projects and exhibitions with Open Fabric Studio, Typical Organization, HRO Studio, Centrum Berlin, ANKAA NGO, Un.Processed Realities, and The Epigraphic Museum of Athens. EBGE design awards, CC
We have also worked with clients such as The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation, l'Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, COCO-MAT, KRAFT Paints, Thetis Concept Store, Krama Festival, Luisa World and State of Concept Athens.
Esto has been featured in various Greek media, such as Lifo Magazine, The Telos Society and Design Society.
Esto shifts between art, creative direction, curatorial and design practices. By continuously expanding the boundaries between disciplines, autonomous works, and commissioned projects, our services include:
Creative Direction
In the fields of strategy, art direction, photography, video, and graphic design, we translate the client's vision into a genuine concept that serves the requirements of the project.
Brand identity and Visual Communication
We work on graphic and web design projects, as part of a whole branding strategy but also on individual projects.
Spatial Design
We work on creative projects ranging from commercial purposes, such as interior and retail design, to artistic spatial installations and exhibition design.
Object Design
We design and create 3D or physical objects, both for commercial and experimental, collectible or speculative reasons.
Team:
Niki Danai Chania: Co-founder, Visual Art, Creative Direction
Konstantinos Doumpenidis: Co-founder, Visual Art, Graphic Design
Markela Bgiala: Co-founder, Visual Art, Graphic Design
Collaborators:
Lida Markaki: Cultural Worker, Researcher
Yannis Mantzaris: Multidisciplinary Designer, Researcher
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