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This is the public profile of Konstantina Gavala, Additional information and high-resolution images are available for accredited press members, to access additional information about Konstantina Gavala please login as a press member.About Konstantina Gavala : Konstantina Gavala is an experienced multidisciplinary creative: an architect, designer, and photographer. Having embarked on a diverse journey across disciplines, she takes pride in delivering creative and captivating solutions across cross-disciplinary projects, encompassing brand identity, print, editorial, architectural and interior design, photography, and digital media.
As a Creative Director overseeing two agencies, she has recently achieved a significant milestone by publishing her debut book on editorial design and branding, titled “Deja Huella.” Furthermore, she is currently engrossed in completing their PhD thesis focused on the intersection of Architecture and Cinematography.
Balancing multiple responsibilities, Konstantina also finds fulfilment in her role as a devoted mother to their imaginative toddler, Maia. In her leisure moments, she relishes spending quality time with loved ones, indulging in reading, exploring new destinations, and engaging in further studies.
STATEMENT OF ART:As a Creative Director overseeing two agencies, she has recently achieved a significant milestone by publishing her debut book on editorial design and branding, titled “Deja Huella.” Furthermore, she is currently engrossed in completing their PhD thesis focused on the intersection of Architecture and Cinematography.
Balancing multiple responsibilities, Konstantina also finds fulfilment in her role as a devoted mother to their imaginative toddler, Maia. In her leisure moments, she relishes spending quality time with loved ones, indulging in reading, exploring new destinations, and engaging in further studies.
I view design and art as intertwined yet distinct realms of creative expression.
Design, to me, is the purposeful fusion of form and function. It's about solving problems and creating solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and user-centric. In my work at Yellow Studio and Branding for Writers, I've seen how good design can transform ideas into tangible, impactful realities. Whether it's crafting a brand identity or shaping an interior space, design is about making the complex simple and the ordinary extraordinary.
Art, on the other hand, is the pure expression of human emotion and imagination. It's less bound by practical constraints and more focused on evoking feelings, challenging perceptions, and sparking conversations. My journey as a visual artist, particularly in concept photography and digital illustration, has taught me that art has the power to transcend language and culture, touching people on a profound level.
Both design and art require creativity, but they serve different purposes. Design aims to improve and solve, while art aims to provoke and inspire. Yet, the best works often blur these lines, creating experiences that are both functional and deeply moving.
In my practice, I try to bring elements of both into my work. Whether I'm designing a book cover or creating a visual art piece, I aim to balance the strategic thinking of design with the emotive power of art. This approach allows me to create work that not only serves a purpose but also resonates on an emotional level.
Motto: “Design solves, Art evolves, and together they revolutionize our world.”
ORGANIZATION:
Yellow Studio
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
University professor humanities Education, research, training
EDUCATION:
2010. MA “Design & Photography”, ELISAVA, Barcelona, Spain
2005. MA “Design, Image Creation & Architecture”, ELISAVA, Barcelona, Spain
2004. MA Architecture, National Polytechnic of Athens (NTUA), Greece
EXPERIENCE:
2011-current, Creative Director & Senior Designer, Yellow Studio, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2017-current, Creative Director & Senior Designer, Branding for Writers, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2022-2023, Art Director, Dionisos Restaurants, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2013-2017, Art Director, Dionisos Restaurants, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011-2012, Coordinator and Tutor, Masters in “Design and Architecture”, ELISAVA, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2004-2012, Architect, Gavalas Architecture, ATHENS/GREECE
2005, Academic Tutor Workshop BambooLab, Universitat de les Illes Balears, MALLORCA/SPAIN
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
2013 ■“Mediterráneo · Sur”, Tucco, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2012 ■“Viaje a Grecia”, Sala Sándalo, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2010 ■“Dead flowers to my wedding”, Espai Kannon Gyo: Wagallery, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2010 ■“Homenaje a los tenedores”, Ca l´Andreu, BARCELONA/SPAIN
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
2013 ■ “The influencers festival”, Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2013 ■ “Fotoemotion”, Galería Maxó, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2013 ■ “Innovatio II”, Ayuntamiento de Yecla, MURCIA/SPAIN
2012 ■ “Elisava Fashion Lab Show”, Fábrica Moritz, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2012 ■ “R.T.ficial festival”, Moni Lazariston, Thessaloniki/GREECE
2012 ■ “Imagery dimension": 1st international online festival for Art+Innovation.
2012 ■ “CODCAST CHANNEL”, MILANO/ITALY
2011 ■ Circuito de Arte, Museo Reina Sofia, MADRID/SPAIN
2011 ■ “Yo seré tus ojos”, Caja Madrid, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011 ■ “Petit gráffic show 2”, Inusual Project Space, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011 ■ Talentyart, c.c. Paco Rabal, MADRID/SPAIN
2011 ■ “Barcelona 2000-2010”, Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011 ■ “Petit gráffic show”, Freedonia, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011 ■ Festival R.T.FICIAL, MITILINI/GREECE
2010 ■ Feria de Fraga, FRAGA/SPAIN
2010 ■ Sala de Exposiciones “Simbiosis”, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2010 ■ “Dreams”, Estudio Nómada, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2010 ■ “Al límite de la sobreexposición”, ELISAVA, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2006 ■ 102 x ΜΕΤΑΞΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ Exhibition @ Benaki Museum, ATHENS/GREECE
2004 ■ ΚΡΟΝΟΣ, ΑΙΣΧΥΛΙΑ Festival, ELEFSINA/GREECE
EVENTS:
2023, “Round table: Liderazgo y visibilidad femenina”, co-Organizer, Barcelona Activa, BARCELONA/SPAIN
1999, E.A.S.A., co-Organizer, KAVALA/GREECE
AWARDS:
2024. GOLD — Brand Identity Category — A•Pollo. Issued by ODA AWARDS
2024. SILVER — Brand Collateral Category — A•Pollo. Issued by ODA AWARDS
2023. Selección ANUARIA 2023 — Categoría: Mejor diseño de una publicación editorial. Issued by ANUARIA Premio Nacional de Diseño Gráfico ESPAÑA. Edición XXX.
2023. Selección Clap 2023 - Categoría: Editorial: Mejor diseño de libro ilustrado. Issued by CLAP Premio Internacional de Diseño — 10ª edición
2023. GOLD — Advertising Campaign Category — Follow the White Satyr. Issued by Online Design Awards
2023. SILVER — Publications Category — Follow the White Satyr. Issued by Online Design Awards
2023. Winner — Art Direction Category — Deja Huella. Issued by Online Design Awards
2023. Winner — Publications Category — Deja Huella. Issued by Online Design Awards
2012, 1st Place, MamboMag Awards, Portrait Category, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011, 1st Place, Circuito de Arte, Digital Illustration MADRID/SPAIN
2011, Finalist, “Brangulí was here-What about you?”, Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona, BARCELONA/SPAIN
PRESS APPEARANCES:
2023, “Branding for Writers” – “TVEmprende”, TVE (National Television of Spain), June, MADRID/SPAIN
2018, “Branding for Writers” – “People on the Grid”, Radio M21, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2011, “La ‘escritura de la luz’”, TalentyArt platform, BARCELONA/SPAIN
BOOKS:
2023-24, 2nd edition “Deja Huella”, 318 Pages, Branding for Writers, BARCELONA/SPAIN, ISBN-10 8409496453
2023-24, 2nd edition “Crea tu Plan 360º”, 80 Pages, Branding for Writers, BARCELONA/SPAIN
2007. “102 x Metaxourgeio”, by Stephan Buerger, Dimitra Katsota, Georgios A. Panetsos, Domes, ATHENS/GREECE, ISBN-10 9608963303
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Greek, Native
English, Near Native
Spanish, Near Native
French, Intermediate
Catalan, Pre-Intermediate
SYMPOSIUMS AND ACADEMIC CONFERENCES::
✒ 2011-2012, Coordinator and Tutor, “Masters Degree Course/ Design and Architecture”, ELISAVA, BARCELONA/SPAIN
✒ 2005, “Workshop/BambooLab”, Universitat de les Illes Balears, MALLORCA/SPAIN
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
2004, TEE (TECHNICAL CHAMBER OF GREECE), ATHENS/GREECE
JURY MEMBERSHIPS:
Jury member at ODA Design Awards since 2023.
HOBBIES:
Reading, Creating Art, Solving Puzzles, Travelling, Engaging in further studies.
WEB SITE:
https://linkedin.com/in/konstantinagavala
PORTFOLIO URL:
www.yellowlab.eu
REGISTRATION DATE:
2018-05-16 05:45:48
COUNTRY/REGION:
Spain
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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