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When architect Philippos Photiadis, product designer Sergios Fotiadis and graphic artist Theano Petridou joined forces to establish We Design, they chose a name to describe their collective passion to design anything. Since 2001, this savvy group of three have expanded to collaborate with local typographers, engineers and manufacturers, fulfilling everything from corporate branding briefs to interior fit outs.
Their interest moved into redefining the concept of souvenirs, leading them to establish Greece Revisited, a line of products drawing from Greek history, tradition and everyday culture. Striking a balance between concept and functionality, We Design have successfully revitalised Greek souvenirs allowing visitors and lovers of Greece to take away functional keepsakes for the home or office, that evoke fond memories of Greece.
Left: Mythical Espresso cups of Greek Mythological personas in everyday activities. Right: A reimagined Greek coffee shop tray. Collapsible for home storage. Photographs by We Design.
The Greece Revisited collection is available at We Design’s e-shop.
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This video forms part of a series developed by LoveGreece.com that is inspired by the dynamism and creativity of the Greek entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 2013, the initiative aims to boost and promote Greece’s image abroad by profiling talented and successful entrepreneurs and professionals. With their ethos and vision, these pioneering Greeks are an important part of Greece worth sharing with the world. Powered by Gina Mamidaki, founder of the G & A Mamidakis Foundation.
Credits Direction & Post Production: Alexis Skoulidis, Camera/DOP: Konstantinos Grigorakakis, Make-up: Roula Lymperopoulou, Interview & Texts: Paris Kormaris, Project Manager: Agapi Tsakpinoglou
