Elli Pola

Elli Pola (Kavala, 1981) is a children’s author and the creator of the project Meet Marika. From an early age she was immersed in the world of art, apprenticing under the artist Carita Schmidt.

She studied Management and Economics and later completed postgraduate studies in International Studies. For eight years she worked as a Visual Merchandiser, gaining valuable experience in visual storytelling and aesthetics.

Since 2013, she has been active in her own studio in the center of Kavala, where she presents her personal collections alongside carefully selected objects. In her creative space she also organizes activities for children and adults, cultivating a warm environment of imagination and expression.

Helleo

Helleo company welcomes all those who wish to follow a more natural, more qualitative lifestyle. We are a family business with deep passion for the cultivation of olive trees and the pure products they give us. Full of vision and artistry, we bridge tradition with modern design. With respect to our past, we look to our future.

Originating in the island of Crete, centre of the ancient Minoan civilisation, in which the olive tree was considered sacred. With environmental awareness and respect to tradition we cultivate our grandfathers’ olive groves in the region of Viannos, Heraklion, near the Palace of Knossos, world known for its microclimate and exceptional olive oil. From our own organic extra virgin olive oil, we proudly produce the finest quality soap. And so, helleo was born.

Eleni Simantiraki

She ended up studying graphic arts after having already been admitted to the Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art. However, subjects like mathematics, biology, and chemistry held her back. She had also tried her luck in decorative arts, which, although creative, lacked the strong artistic element she deeply desired.

After working for nine years in the advertising industry, she not only gained valuable hands-on experience but also learned lessons that shaped her approach to creative work. What she considers foundational in everything she does is the importance of the concept.

As a freelance art director and illustrator for the past two years, the concept has remained vital to her—from the smallest assignment to the most ambitious project. Having now cultivated her own personal visual style, she seeks collaborations with artists and aims to create works that not only impress visually but also emotionally engage and transport the viewer.

Marianna Vitu

Marianna Vitu is a Graphic Designer & Illustrator of feel-good things, based in Athens. Women take center stage in her creations, as Marianna feels a personal need to highlight the beauty of every form of femininity and celebrate authenticity. Her creations can be found in magazines, books and advertising campaigns.

Irene Demetri

Irene Demetri is a Graphic Designer located in Greece, dedicated to crafting designs that resonate and hold significance. With an MA in Visual Communication from Middlesex University London, she brings more than a decate of experience collaborating with clients globally. Irene’s passion lies in creating intricate seamless patterns that tell compelling stories, along with impactful graphics that elevate brands.

Amalia Zachou

Amalia is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Athens, Greece, with roots in Volos. She finds inspiration in the beauty of the natural world and flowers. Her designs often reflect her love for organic forms, and she especially enjoys creating textile patterns.

Breathe Hellas

Breathe is a non-profit organization founded in 2020 by Tatiana Blatnik to fight the stigma that surrounds mental health. We believe in equity, especially when it comes to mental well-being, and our resources are available for free to everyone, everywhere. We build partnerships that create community and raise awareness, and we support initiatives that provide immediate support.

Breathe works to improve understanding of mental health by 1) providing self-care tools that can be used at home, 2) supporting campaigns that create a sense of community, and 3) advocating for equitable access to mental health support. Breathe is working to make Greece a leader in mental health by creating projects and campaigns focused on the emotional well-being of its citizens.

Today, Breath Hellas has partnered with Greek athletes and coaches to create the “Uniform of Hope”. A new symbol for mental health that shows how we can be stronger together.

Our hope is that no one suffer in silence and that everyone has access to the tools and resources to live live to their fullest potential.

We invite you to be part part of our journey.

“Uniform of Hope” is designed by the artist Christos Koutsoukos.

“Everything we do in life involves both our body and our mind. We owe it to ourselves to do all we can to live life to its fullest potential with passion and purpose, and to be the best version of ourselves. An investment in the health and happiness of our country is an investment in our shared future.”

— Tatiana Blatnik

KREO

KREO is a design+concepts practice based in London & Athens.

Konstantinos Patsios

Haritini Gritzali

Haritini Gritzali is a designer and architect from Athens, Greece. She holds a Diploma in Architecture Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2018), and a Master in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship from ÉCAL – École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne (2023). She has received the De Bethune Award for the work she conducted during her studies at ÉCAL and the Jewellery Design award by Artsthread Global Graduate Design Show in collaboration with Gucci for her project “Topology of a Body”. Her personal portfolio includes collaborations with Hermès, De Bethune, La Prairie and Dedon. Prior to establishing her own practice, she collaborated with Note Design Studio on projects for Milan Design Week and Stockholm Furniture Fair.

Her design practice revolves around humans, objects, surrounding spaces and everything in between. Through her unique visual language that is defined by architectural shapes, complicated balances and carefully choreographed compositions, she aims to create stories that tiptoe between the familiar and the extraordinary.