2017-2023 - Architecture Engineering
Spatial Designer
From Architecture I gained practical skills and developed design thinking.
2023-2025 - Industrial Design
Experience Designer
In Industrial Design, I worked on real-case scenarios, that were missing from my previous studies, actively involved users throughout the process, and realised functional prototypes. This helped me build a solid, holistic understanding of design across scales and approaches.
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(Short-Term)
In the short term, I see myself working on societal challenges like the decline in social interaction and the growing need for multifunctionality, through user-centered, psychologically informed design [1]. I would like to keep working with research-through-design methods and stay close to both the design process and the users I am designing for [2].
I am especially interested in roles that connect physical spaces with human behaviour, like UX or strategic design focusing on creating new, meaningful solutions for everyday life. A good fit could be in an R&D department where I can explore and evaluate future concepts and designs. Designing multifunctional furniture for public or semi-public spaces also fits my interests and would be a logical direction. Next to that, I would like to stay involved in startups, design competitions and entrepreneurial communities to connect with others and explore potential collaborations. As for architecture, I still plan to complete the one-year work requirement to get my license in Cyprus, either now or later in my career.
SOON
(Long-Term)
My long-term vision is to collaborate with one or two others and either create an online service startup or establish my own design studio. I want to lead projects that combine Architecture and Industrial Design, creating solutions that enhance human interaction, well-being and adaptability in everyday life.
I value thoughtful, impactful design as a tool to shape how we live, influence behaviour, and bring people together. I want to design experiences and services that subtly blend physical and digital elements, supporting meaningful connections through real-world relevance.
As I grow in my career, I aim to
Expand my expertise in UX design by involving users more into the design process and using user-centered methodologies.
Research societal trends and user behaviours to design more responsive and meaningful solutions
Explore how I can bring value into the everyday lives of users with a combination of tangible and interactive elements
Expand my knowledge and involvement into the business community, by working collaboratively with experts from different disciplines to foster innovation through diverse perspectives
"Through my work, I hope to contribute to a more connected, engaging, and human-centered future."
References
[1] S. Schatz, K.-P. Thai, S. D. Craig, J. R. Schoenherr, J. Lis, and J. Kolodner, ‘Human-centered design tools’, in Learning Engineering Toolkit, Routledge, 2022, pp. 279–301.
[2] J. Zimmerman and J. Forlizzi, ‘Research Through Design in HCI’, in Ways of Knowing in HCI, J. S. Olson and W. A. Kellogg, Eds., New York, NY: Springer New York, 2014, pp. 167–189. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0378-8_8.