Approach

G is a design studio located in the old city centre of Athens. A busy, noisy, dark, multinational scenery. We always seek to promote an idea. To create based on each project’s specific and unique needs as assigned by our clients. The whole process is quite complicated as the final outcome should always facilitate public dialogue. All projects launched from G clearly mirror us and follow the route of the idea behind them. Each project is a unique route, which we are always glad to follow. Simple and clear-cut forms reflect our ideas and characterize our studio.

Michalis Georgiou studied graphic design at Vakalo College of Art and Design and at the London College of Printing, UK. He has been teaching Graphic Design at Vakalo College of Art & Design for the last 20 years and since September 2009 he is the Graphic Pathway leader.

Alexandros Gavrilakis studied graphic design at Vakalo College of Art and Design and holds a Master’s Degree in Graphic Design from the university of Derby, UK. Most recently he created the identity for IamExpat the most active online communication platform for the English-speaking community in The Netherlands.

Dimitris Stefanidis was trained in New York, London and Athens. He holds a Masterʼs degree in Packaging/Communication Design from Pratt Institute in New York. He has worked for Pentagram Design New York, FutureBrand London and FutureBrand Milan. He is an Alexander S. Onassis scholar.

Distinctions

European Design Awards 2012, Helsinki. Gold, Company Logo, Athens State Orchestra’s new Logo
European Design Awards 2012, Helsinki. Silver, Brochure, Athens State Orchestra’s monthly programs

EBGE Awards 2012. 1st Prize, Course Catalog, University of Patras
EBGE Awards 2012. Merit, Logotype, Athens State Orchestra
EBGE Awards 2012. Merit, Monthly Programs, Athens State Orchestra
EBGE Awards 2012. Finalist, Advertisement, Vakalo College of Art & Design 

HiiiBRAND International Logo Design Award. Bronze, University of Patras

EBGE Awards 2011. Merit, Course Catalog, University of Patras
EBGE Awards 2011. Merit, Multiple Applications, Kondyli Press
EBGE Awards 2011. Merit, Invitation, SPACELAB ARCHITECTURE
EBGE Awards 2011. Finalist, Book Cover, Kondyli Press
EBGE Awards 2011. Finalist, Poster, Carteco

EBGE Awards 2010. Merit, Brochure, Gavrilakis Architecture office
EBGE Awards 2010. Merit, Brochure, InternetQ
EBGE Awards 2010. Merit, Corporate Identity, Braincandy
EBGE Awards 2010. Merit, T-shirt, Ejekt Festival
EBGE Awards 2010. Finalist, Multiple applications, IamExpat
EBGE Awards 2010. Finalist, Logotype, Braincandy
EBGE Awards 2010. Finalist, Brochure, Orso Sign
EBGE Awards 2010. Finalist, Self Initiated Project, Glows in the Dark

European Design Awards 2009, Zürich. Bronze, Brand Implementation, Ivan Hair Salon

EBGE Awards 2009. 1st Prize, Corporate Identity, Ivan Hair Salon
EBGE Awards 2009. Merit, Menu, Godzilla Sushi Bar
EBGE Awards 2009. Merit, Self Promotion, 2 Years G
EBGE Awards 2009. Finalist, Brochure, Solo Gateway

EBGE Awards 2008. 1st Prize, Miscellaneous Category, Why Shy ?
EBGE Awards 2008. 1st Prize, T-shirt, Klimaka Homeless Support Centre
EBGE Awards 2008. Merit, Menu, Godzilla Sushi Bar
EBGE Awards 2008. Merit, Poster, E48 Size Poster
EBGE Awards 2008. Finalist, Invitation, 360 Residential Complex
EBGE Awards 2008. Finalist, T-Shirt, Greek Graphic Designers Association
EBGE Awards 2008. Finalist, Miscellaneous Category, Notebook

European Design Awards 2007, Athens. Gold, Cultural Poster, Design Walk 2007

EBGE Awards 2007. 1st & 3rd Prize, Ceremony Video
EBGE Awards 2007. Merit, Menu, Godzilla Sushi Bar
EBGE Awards 2007. Finalist & Judge’s choice, Invitation, Dionysis
EBGE Awards 2007. Finalist, Poster, Design Walk 2007
EBGE Awards 2006. 2nd Prize, Young Creatives, Ekebi Poster

Latest Publications

TA NEA Newspaper, Studio’s presentation, June 2012
KATHIMERINI Newspaper, Studio’s presentation, May 2012
ATHENS VOICE, Studio’s presentation, May 2012
VICTION:ARY, I Love Type Series (vol.5): I Love Gill Sans, IamExpat identity, May 2012
CHOI’S GALLERY MAGAZINE, studio’s work presentation, Shanghai-China, June 2011
VICTION:ARY, I Love Type Series (vol.3): I Love Bodoni, Design Walk identity, May 2011
SELECTED A, Studio’s Work presentation, Index Book, September 2010
BIG FISH Magazine, Studio’s presentation, May 2010
EBGE! Greek Graphic Design and Illustration Awards, April 2010
ΕΥΕ MAGAZINE, Interview and Studio’s work presentation, April 2010
ΝOVUM, Design Walk, March 2010
AIGA, Design Walk, February 2010
EYE MAGAZINE, Design Walk, February 2010
DAZED DIGITAL, Design Walk, February 2010
BIG FISH Magazine, Design Walk, February 2010
ATHENS VOICE, Design Walk, February 2010
ΒΗΜagazino, Design Walk, January 2010
ESQUIRE, Design Walk, January 2010
KATHIMERINI Newspaper, Design Walk, January 2010
ELEUTHEROTYPIA Newspaper, Design Walk, January 2010
LIFO Newspaper, Design Walk, January 2010
ΤΑ ΝΕΑ Newspaper, Design Walk, January 2010