"Digital stories, immersive visuals, and emotional experiences fuel my curious mind, inspiring me to passionately and imaginatively explore every detail."
Intro
As a Creative/Art Director & Designer with 20+ years of experience, my passion lies in crafting immersive user experiences. My expertise spans diverse disciplines such as UI/UX, interaction, motion, digital art, and game design, which enables me to create captivating projects that seamlessly integrate art and function. With a personal focus on the video game and entertainment industries, I strive to provide unique and memorable experiences that immerse users in exciting and fantastical worlds.
From a young age, I have been captivated by the power of storytelling and the ability of art to transport us to new and exciting places. Whether through movies, games, or comic books, I have always been drawn to the imaginative and fantastical. As a hobbyist digital artist and writer of fantasy, I spend my free time exploring new worlds and possibilities. To me, art and storytelling are not just creative pursuits, but lifelong passions that continue to inspire me every day.
Disciplines
Creative/Art Direction
User Interface & Web Design
Interactive Experience Design
Digital Art & Illustration
Video Editing & Motion Graphics
Branding & Graphic Design
Photo Manipulation
Matte Painting
Tools of the trade
Workstations: 2 Custom-build i7 PCs
Laptop: HP Omen 10th Gen i7
Design: Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Motion: Adobe After Effects
Canvas: Infinite Painter, Autodesk Sketchbook, Adobe Photoshop
Input: Samsung Tab S8 Ultra, Samsung Note 10+, Wacom Intuos, Wacom Cintiq
Music: Spotify
Inspiration: Pinterest
"What excites me the most is having the creative freedom to experiment and push myself for creating something new. The proud feeling of what I've accomplished is why I love what I do."
What excites me the most is having the creative freedom to experiment and push myself for creating something new. The proud feeling of what've accomplished is why I love what I do.
Global Brand Experience
Associations
CSS Design Awards
Honorable Design Judge
2016 - present
TEDxNicosia
Founding Member / Creative Director
2011 - 2018
Rotaract / Rotary Clubs of Nicosia Aspelia
Creative Director
2011 - 2014
"Some of my most fulfilling experiences over the years were the opportunities I got to contribute and support not-for-profit teams and organizations as a volunteer to inspire creativity & innovation."
Awards & Recognition
Carob Advertising Award
Silver award for Best Corporate website
2022
Cyprus Digital Marketing Award
Silver award for Best Corporate website
2022
4 CSS Design Awards
Special Kudos & Best in UI Design / UX / Innovation
2021
CSS Nectar Site of the Day
2020
3 Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards
Gold & Bronze awards for Best Corporate website
Silver award for Best Website Transformation
2019
Carob Advertising Award
Bronze award in 'Interactive & Innovative Solutions' category
2019
4 CSS Design Awards
Special Kudos & Best in UI Design / UX / Innovation
2019
Behance Interaction Design feature
2018
Adobe XD Behance Gallery feature
2018
4 CSS Design Awards
Special Kudos & Best in UI Design / UX / Innovation
2018
x2 CSS Design Awards
Special Kudos
2017
Baron Magazine designer interview
2016
Design Ideas project interview
2016
Wacom Gallery Design feature
2016
Behance Interaction Design feature
2016
MUZLI Design Inspiration feature
2016
Paul Harris Fellow honorable contribution award
2012 (Cyprus)
.NET magazine designer profile feature
2012 (UK)
BRAND Magazine Minimalism project feature
2012 (Hong Kong)
Imagine FX artist profile feature
2009 (UK)
AdventureGamers.com project feature
2006
Best Flash Animation web design award
2006
Promax UK broadcast design award winner
2003
"Surrounding myself with what inspires me most is the key to sparking my creativity. From art books, drawings, and collectible figures to the perfect music, these elements come together to form my very own 'Creative Haven'."
Favs & Inspiration
Colour: Black
Movies: T2: Judgement Day, Aliens, Conan The Barbarian.
Video Games: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Assassin's Creed series, Dragon Age series, The Last of Us, Uncharted series, Warcraft 3, Starcraft 2, + old school adventure games.
TV Shows: Fringe, Game of Thrones, The Witcher.
Characters: Batman, Conan, Red Sonja, Geralt of Rivia, Wolverine.
Artists: Luis Royo, J. Scott Campbell, Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Frank Frazetta, and more.
Books: Kings of the Wyld, Mistborn trilogy, The Bound and the Broken series, The Witcher series, The Stormlight Archive series, and more.
Writers: Brandon Sanderson
Music: Movies & Video Game Music, Epic Orchestral, Deep Progressive House/Techno/Trance. Follow my playlists.
DJs: John 00 Fleming, and more.
Composers: Thomas Bergersen, Hans Zimmer, Valentin Wiest, and more.
Playlists: Fantasy Adventures, Epic Selections, Deep & Progressive, Atmospheric Video Game Music
Other: Weight Lifting, Drawing, Movies, Travelling, Art & Comics.
"Every project presents an opportunity to showcase my passion for what I do, infusing life, emotion, and creativity into my work. As an artist at heart, I approach each project as if it were my next masterpiece."
