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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Spyros AlysandratosAbout Spyros Alysandratos : A reliable, dedicated, persistent, creative professional, with a revolutionary mindset and a desire for constant improvement, in both professional and personal terms. Through the completion of various undertakings (participation in competitions, construction of objects and spaces, volunteering, etc.), he has acquired experience in coordination, organization, cooperation, and he has learned to be observant, flexible and to adjust to change, to try out different ways and things, to persist through adversity.
In my point of view, a functional object first of all should fulfill the function it is meant for, in the best possible way. Its form, features, details and overall design should be aligned with its functional purpose. In an era of modernism that was stated as the “form follows function” approach to distinguish it from other approaches, which focus more on the object’s form, while function comes second.
When something is being created to fulfill a real need and its form is aligned with the purpose of its existence, it has an inherent sincerity, beauty and truth.
An object that incorporates truth is somehow self-sufficient. The way in which that object expresses its existence is of major importance to the user’s experience. My aim is for the object to invite the user to engage with it and discover its inner reality. It should be self-sufficient but not strict and distant. It should feel “open”, receptive and accessible, giving and receiving opportunities for interaction.
The development of a rich user sensory experience, full of stimuli directly received through physical senses, can create emotions and an overall memorable experience. Most of the times, it is our feelings and emotions that we do remember rather than the facts. The objects’ overall design (form, materials, finishing, etc.) offers a sensory stimulus and invites the user to discover it through his senses. The object should indicate a way of interaction, but not too loudly, allowing users to find their own way of interaction and build their own experience. My intention is for the users to take the object in their hands and to inspect it.
The object should adjust to the users’ needs and provide them with both the necessary clues and the freedom to build their own experience, way of interaction and self-expression. An over-defined object suppresses the user’s creativity and imagination, imposing a certain way of use and interaction. On the other hand, an under-defined object doesn’t provide the user with sufficient information on how to interact with it and may create an unpleasant and confusing experience.
Sustainability is also of great importance, especially nowadays, given that the planet’s equilibrium is getting more and more fragile, putting Man’s survival at risk. If a product does not fulfill the purpose for which it was bought, sooner or later it will end up in the trash or, at best, in a dusty attic. This means a huge waste of resources, energy and money, plus environmental pollution. Thus, the most sustainable design is good design. Good design, besides being functional, lasts for a long time. To make this possible, objects should be robust and durable enough in constant use and strain, repairable and embody timeless aesthetics. Of course, recyclable and renewable materials are also very important. Natural materials are a very good solution, since most of them are renewable and they do not cause any environmental pollution, especially considering the fact that recycling cannot be guaranteed.
EDUCATION:
2017, Product Design, MSc, International Hellenic University,Thessaloniki/Greece
2015, Architecture, MS, National Technical University of Athens, Athens/Greece
EVENTS:
2016, "TEDx Academy's Design Alley 2016 - ReTaste Greece", Young Designer, TEDx Athens, Athens/Greece
AWARDS:
2015, distinction, “Volvo Design Rides 2015” - Dutch Design Week 2015, Eindhoven/Netherlands
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2016, "Gaia", TEDx Athens, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-young-designer
s-dare-envision-creative-future-skourogiannis?trk=
prof-post , December, Athens/Greece
2016, "Gaia", TEDx Athens, http://blog.tedxacademy.com/2016/09/d-alley.html#m
ore , September, Athens/Greece
2013, “Diving Centre in Kefalonia”, e-archimedes.gr, https://www.e-archimedes.gr/faq/item/5174- , July, Athens/Greece
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Greek (Native)
English (Near Native)
French (Intermediate)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Rhino, Advanced
V-Ray, Advanced
Solidworks, Advanced
Adobe Photoshop, Advanced
Adobe InDesign, Advanced
Adobe Acrobat Professional, Advanced
Autocad 2D-3D, Advanced
Microsoft Office, Advanced
Grasshopper, Intermediate
COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS::
2016, "TEDx Academy's Design Alley 2016 - ReTaste Greece",TEDx Athens, Athens/Greece
2015, "Wooden Object Manufacturing", “Handmade Wood”, Kavala/Greece
2015, “Product Design Summer Camp 2015”, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki/Greece
2011, “Modular Residential Unit in Gaza”,School of Architecture - NTUA, Athens/Greece
2010, “Archaeological Excavation Workshop”, University of Oulu, Kierikki/Finland
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2015, “Technical Chambers of Greece”, Athens/Greece
2015, “Architects Association”, Athens/Greece
HOBBIES:
Yoga, meditation, photography, cycling, writing, reading, painting, scuba diving, sailing, traveling, environment, volunteering
REGISTRATION DATE:
2017-01-09 19:11:42
COUNTRY/REGION:
Greece
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Young
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