Theodoros-Filippos Fragkogiannis

Award-Winning Graphic Designer & Art Director | Awwwards Jury Member
Kallithea, GR.

About

Highly accomplished Graphic Designer and Art Director with a research-based approach to visual communication, specializing in typography, visual identity, and digital content. As an Awwwards Jury Member, I leverage a sharp, transparent, and plain-spoken methodology to create high-impact, authentic designs that resonate across diverse audiences. My expertise drives brand recognition and delivers compelling visual narratives for a wide range of projects.

Work

Freelance Graphic Designer
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Freelance Graphic Designer

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Led diverse graphic design projects from concept to completion, delivering high-impact visual solutions for a broad client base.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive visual identities, branding guidelines, and digital content strategies for multiple clients, enhancing brand recognition and market presence.

Designed compelling posters, advertising campaigns, and editorial layouts, applying a research-based approach to ensure clarity and impactful communication.

Managed client relationships, project timelines, and deliverables, consistently exceeding expectations and fostering long-term collaborations with a 90%+ client retention rate.

Utilized advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to produce high-quality, print-ready, and digital-optimized designs.

Certain Magazine
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Editor

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Directed editorial content and design strategy for Certain Magazine, shaping its unique voice and visual narrative as a founder.

Highlights

Oversaw the complete editorial lifecycle, from content conceptualization and writer management to final layout and publication, ensuring high-quality output for a design-focused audience.

Developed and maintained the magazine's distinctive typographic and visual identity, attracting a dedicated readership interested in design and language.

Collaborated with a team of contributors and designers to produce engaging articles and visual features, enhancing the magazine's reputation in the design community.

Pro Events
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Graphic Designer

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Executed graphic design initiatives for events, contributing to visual branding and promotional material development.

Highlights

Designed event-specific visual assets, including promotional posters, digital banners, and social media graphics, to attract target audiences and increase engagement by an estimated 15%.

Collaborated with marketing teams to ensure brand consistency across all event collateral, supporting cohesive campaign execution for over 5 major events.

Produced high-quality visual content under tight deadlines for various event activations, enhancing attendee engagement and brand visibility.

Semiotik Design
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Social Media Contributor (Freelance)

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Developed and curated engaging social media content, enhancing online presence and audience interaction.

Highlights

Designed and scheduled visual content for social media platforms, increasing brand visibility and follower engagement by an estimated 10%.

Applied knowledge of content curation and SMO to optimize posts for reach and impact within the design community.

Collaborated on content strategy to align social media output with broader marketing goals, supporting campaign objectives.

Plus More 360
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Graphic Designer (Contract)

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Provided graphic design services for diverse projects, focusing on visual communication and brand support.

Highlights

Created marketing collateral, presentations, and digital assets, ensuring alignment with client brand guidelines and project objectives.

Contributed to various design projects, applying expertise in visual identity and content presentation to enhance client communications.

Utilized design software to produce high-quality visual materials, supporting the agency's diverse client portfolio and meeting tight deadlines.

Fonts.gr
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Social Media Contributor (Freelance)

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Created and managed visual content for social media, promoting typographic resources and engaging the design community.

Highlights

Developed visually appealing social media posts and campaigns to showcase new fonts and typographic trends, driving platform engagement.

Utilized social media optimization techniques to expand reach and attract a targeted audience of designers and typographers.

Contributed to the content calendar and strategy, ensuring consistent and relevant visual communication for a growing online community.

Karlopoulos & Associates
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Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Executed graphic design tasks for a range of projects, supporting client communication and branding efforts.

Highlights

Produced visual materials for advertising and marketing campaigns, maintaining brand consistency and visual appeal across various client projects.

Assisted in the development of presentations and digital assets, enhancing client proposals and reports.

Applied design principles to create engaging layouts and graphics, contributing to effective client communication and project success.

Hellenic Navy
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Military Service

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Fulfilled military service requirements, demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and adaptability in a structured environment.

Highlights

Adhered to strict protocols and operational procedures, ensuring efficient execution of assigned duties.

Collaborated effectively within diverse teams, contributing to successful mission accomplishment in a high-stakes environment.

Developed strong organizational and problem-solving skills under demanding conditions, enhancing operational readiness.

Studio 4
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Graphic Design Intern

Athens, Attica, Greece

Summary

Supported senior designers in various projects, gaining foundational experience in graphic design principles and studio operations.

Highlights

Assisted in the creation of visual assets for client projects, including branding, print materials, and digital graphics.

Learned industry-standard design software and workflows, contributing to project execution under supervision and improving efficiency by 5%.

Researched design trends and visual concepts, providing support for creative development and ideation processes.

Education

Vakalo Art & Design College / University of Derby
Athens, Attica, Greece

Master of Arts

Visual Communication (Graphic Design)

Grade: Distinction

Vakalo Art & Design College / University of Derby
Athens, Attica, Greece

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Design (Graphic Design)

Grade: First Class Honours

Awards

Silver (Editorial)

Awarded By

Graphis Advertising Awards

Received a Silver award for excellence in editorial design.

Silver (Typography) & Silver (Type Fonts A-Z)

Awarded By

Graphis Design Awards

Received two Silver awards for outstanding work in typography and type font design.

Honorable Mention (Typography) & (Social & Political)

Awarded By

Graphis Poster Awards

Received two Honorable Mentions for typography and social/political poster design.

Jury Member

Awarded By

Online Design Awards

Appointed as a Jury Member for the Online Design Awards, assessing and celebrating digital design innovation.

Jury Member

Awarded By

Awwwards

Appointed as a Jury Member for Awwwards, evaluating and recognizing excellence in web design and development.

Honorable Mention, Mobile Excellence

Awarded By

Awwwards

Received an Honorable Mention for mobile excellence, demonstrating high-level digital design capabilities.

Official Selection (Illustrate | Graphic)

Awarded By

London International Creative Competition

Recognized twice for outstanding work in illustration and graphic design at a prestigious international competition.

Bronze (Typography | Individuals)

Awarded By

Creativepool Annual

Awarded Bronze for individual excellence in typography.

Winner (Typography)

Awarded By

DNA Paris Design Awards

Secured the top prize in typography at the DNA Paris Design Awards.

Shortlist (Typography | Digital), (Typography | Personal Project), (Typography | Typeface)

Awarded By

ADC 102nd Annual Awards

Shortlisted in multiple typography categories, including digital, personal project, and typeface design.

Silver Award (Visual and Communication)

Awarded By

C-IDEA Design Award

Awarded Silver for excellence in visual and communication design.

Award of Excellence (Typeface Design)

Awarded By

Communication Arts Typography Competition

Received an Award of Excellence for outstanding typeface design.

Honorable Mention (Graphic Design)

Awarded By

International Design Awards (IDA)

Awarded an honorable mention for excellence in graphic design.

Professional Winner (Typography) & Design of the Year Nominee

Awarded By

Online Design Awards Q4

Recognized as a professional winner in typography and nominated for Design of the Year.

Special Kudos, User Interface, User Experience, Innovation

Awarded By

CSS Design Awards

Awarded Special Kudos for excellence in user interface, user experience, and innovation.

Merit (Typeface) & Finalist (Typography)

Awarded By

Hiiibrand Awards

Achieved Merit for typeface design and recognized as a finalist in typography.

Winner Work (Typographic Design)

Awarded By

Peru Design Biennial

Recognized for winning work in typographic design at the Peru Design Biennial.

Shortlist (Books) & (Miscellaneous)

Awarded By

Communication Arts Typography Competition

Shortlisted in both book and miscellaneous categories for typography.

Jury Member

Awarded By

Greek Graphic Design Awards

Served as a Jury Member for the Greek Graphic Design Awards, contributing to the recognition of national design talent.

Languages

Greek
English

Certificates

ECDL Profile Certificate

Issued By

Peoplecert

Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)

Issued By

Hellenic American Union

Skills

Graphic Design & Art Direction

Typography, Visual Identity, Posters, Advertising, Digital Content, Branding, Editorial Design, Creative Strategy.

Software & Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, macOS, Microsoft Office, WordPress.

Digital Marketing & SEO

Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Schema Markup, Metadata, Structured Data, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata.

Social Media & Content Management

Content Curation, Social Media Optimization (SMO), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest.

Professional Skills

Organizational Skills, Writing, Communication, Professional Ethics, Responsibility, Research-Based Design, Problem-Solving.

Creative Expertise

Typeface Exploration, Photo Editing, Abstract Compositions, Graffiti Art, Urban Expressions, Creative Methodology.

Interests

Photography

Amateur Photography, Abstract Compositions, Photo Editing.

Urban Art

Graffiti, Urban Expressions.

Typography Research

Typeface Exploration, Visual Language Semiotics.

References

Mr. George S. Vlahos

Culture Historian, Lecturer of Cultural History and Theory

Ms. Sophia Tsourti

Communication Specialist, Lecturer of Design Theory and Visual Rhetorics

Projects

Peru Design Biennial 2022

Summary

Exhibited work at the Peru Design Biennial in Lima, Peru.

Posterists in the World 2022

Summary

Participated in 'Posterists in the World' exhibition in Cusco, Peru.

All Stars+Supernovae

Summary

Exhibited work at 'All Stars+Supernovae' in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Stay Sane Stay Safe

Summary

Participated in 'Stay Sane Stay Safe' exhibition in Breda, Netherlands.

Visualize Music

Summary

Exhibited work at 'Visualize Music' in Valinhos, Brazil.

Poster Jam

Summary

Participated in 'Poster Jam' exhibition in Bucharest, Romania.

Life's Good

Summary

Exhibited work at 'Life's Good' in Athens, Greece.