Elena Tsapaki

A two-day international music festival, bringing the international avant-garde underground music scene to the remote village of Sougia in South Crete. Line-up comprised by Aurora Halal, Sophie, Juliana Huxtable, Nkisi, Rabit, Ziur and more. Designed the visual communication and merchandising of the festival, managed the hospitality of the artists, the team and the volunteers and gained inside experience of the music industry structures.

A hybrid creative studio/contemporary streetwear brand. Undertaking graphic design projects while experimenting with screen printing and embroidery. Developed concepts and marketing campaigns and produced promotion campaigns for the collections, created engaging content for the social media, managed our eCommerce website, eCommerce platforms and wholesale orders. Developed solid skills in graphic design through various projects, from initial meetings with clients until final production.

Managed the Lead Retrieval App ‘Lion Leads’, while being responsible for all sales and marketing for the App. Generated app and software related sales with international clients. Took part in the creation and actualisation of new software modules, from designing prototypes and software mock-ups, to PM. Worked closely with the developers’ team, providing 2nd level technical support, testing new features and gathering feedback from clients, while creating a communication bridge between devs and PMs.

A designer-run and independent designer focused showroom & concept store in Kreuzberg Berlin. Developed my store management skills, from organising the merchandise to keeping accurate financial records and statistics, while broadening my market awareness, my knowledge in retail sales and customer care.

A start up company launching the mixed reality application “Spil.ly” Expanded my knowledge in Adobe After Effects, getting deeper into rotoscoping, rotobrush and video mapping. Adapted easily to a fast-paced environment. Acquired new skills quickly and responded flawlessly to every new task. Worked closely with the marketing team and developed my collaboration skills.

An architectural studio experienced in architectural study, real estate and construction. Refreshed my architectural skills by designing a 120sq.m. modern villa in a very inclined and challenging plot, in Chania, Greece. Excelled my skills in 2D/3D drafting and gained experience in creating the final drafts for the greek building permission service.

Developed my Architectural design skills and Interior design skills and established my 2D and 3D drafting skills. Designed construction details, custom made door and window’s profiles, custom furniture, cabinets and custom cement tiles. Communicated with international clients, created cost budgets of the projects, as well as prepared the legal papers for the all stages of the construction. Communicated with crews on the site while supervising several aspects of construction.

Master thesis: “Youth Hostel and Social Multiplex in the old town of Chania, Greece”