Deriving from the ancient Greek word poterion, πotéry means cup, the vessel that fits in the palm of your hand and serves as the receptacle for any kind of liquid you are thirsty for. […]
“Skoutari” is produced in the Cretan village of Kritsa. It is an extra virgin organic olive oil of the Koroneiki variety – characterised as of pharmaceutical grade by the European Union, due to its high polyphenol levels and excellent nutritional values. The word “skoutari” means “shield” and is borrowed from the lyrics of the Greek poem “Erotokritos” by Vincenzo Cornaro. In this romantic early Cretan poem, it protects the protagonist in a jousting tournament. A tournament between Erotokritos and the prince, to win over the beautiful Aretousa. This works as a metaphor for the way in which the olive oil protects the human body. […]
Over the past 12 months at The Greek Foundation, we’ve been trying to showcase some of the best projects related to Greek design, architecture, photography, the arts and cultural production in general. Our aim has been to bring our readers articles that will interest and inspire them, but also to connect artists to the world and bring the world closer to them, too. In this context, we have compiled a list of the most popular articles of 2020, which essentially offers an opportunity to go through some of the most impressive projects of the year, step by step. […]
Athens-based graphic design practice Nowhere Studio has designed the first two issues of DOMa magazine, a new international publication that is dedicated to the architectural process. […]
“My background is rooted in art & design. I studied graphic design in Athens and worked in creative labs and animation studios. […]
Efcharis and Nikos Paltoglou lucky enough to grow up in the ceramics workshop, which their father had established in Athens, were enchanted from a young age with this magical substance of soil and water, bringing them closer to both the past and present of humanity. […]
Kimon is a family business located in Athens, Greece, with a long history originating from Istanbul back in 1943 when the first patisserie shop under the name Tadlan opened in Pangalte neighborhood. […]
busybuilding designed the new packaging and developed naming proposals for Buondi Caffè’s portfolio of roasted-whole-bean (R&G) products in Greece, which is part of a wider repositioning effort by the brand. […]
An exclusive collection from the maker Melina Xenaki for the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture shop. Inspired by Bronze Age artefacts found in the region of the Mediterranean, her pots and sculptural pieces carry patterns, animals and plants, a dialogue of earth, fire and living things of our Great Sea across millennia. […]
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Alexandra Manousakis moved to New York City and studied Fine Arts at NYU. […]
Sant’ or winery is the first certified biodynamic winery in Greece. As this is an important advantage of the winery, we were assigned the redesign of the winery’s labels, with the aim of enhancing the biodynamic and vegan nature of the different wines it produces. […]
“My ceramics have come alive through the marriage of old and new. My inspiration is a connection of traditional and contemporary everyday style. The colours and the forms find a place in all different environments. […]
The unusually named Skiouros Winery [skiouros = squirrel] has added a label to their collection that depicts the trunk of the proud member of the Elephantidae family. […]
Soda tables is the latest collaboration of Yiannis Ghikas with the Italian brand Miniforms, named after one of the three main ingredients of glass, the material out of which the tables are made. […]
Dust and Cream introduces the natural skincare products in the market in cause of their vision to unify knowledge from nature and science in order to deliver premium and effective natural skincare cosmetics. […]
Elisso is an extra virgin olive oil produced in Lakonia, Greece, named after the producer’s 4 year old daughter. […]
Athens-based ADD Architecture Studio has been awarded the 2018-2019 GOLD A’ Design Award for Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design Category by the International Design Academy, the grand jury panel of the A’ Design Award & Competition, for the “Reverse Sunclock Multifunctional Wall Lamp”, which aspires to reconsider what a Wall Lamp is, and what a Wall Lamp can be. […]
“Blue means summer, fish, uniqueness. We’ve been working with Mr. Parliaros for years – a relationship that has covered a full range of seasonal chocolate packaging – from an eclectic and refined luxury approach to naive and unique subjective particularities. […]
Kallistefi® Olive Gems specializes in the trade of olive oil and olive products. […]
Καρίς (Κārī́s) is a conceptual jewellery brand, founded in 2020 by Ismene King. Ismene is an Athens based sculptor, who works in ceramics. For Καρίς, she works with clay, creating gestural jewels, letting the hand create quick, weightless forms out of the soft material, to be worn as a gesture on the body, both by women and men. […]
Pachamama is a new seasonal beer of Ali Microbrewery, from Thessaloniki which is a Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale with aromas of tropical fruits and mild bitterness. […]
Luminous Design Group was asked to redesign the visual identity for an all-day café bar-restaurant, located at the Old Port of Mykonos, with the request to highlight the already given brand name, Pelican. […]
Delis family has been active in the cultivation of apples since the 50’s. Nowadays, the company owns up-to-date facilities for the processing of certified goods, coming from the organic tree crops in Aetolofos of Agia at the greater Larissa area. […]
The site of the project is at the heart of a 10 acre sloped park landscaped to accommodate various recreational and leisure activities and function as the focal point of the Domes of Elounda resort, Crete. The project consists of individual but similar pavilions that provide space for boutiques, souvenir workshops, galleries for local artists and artisans as well as cafes and toilets. […]
Tilia beeswax is a multi-awarded skincare series. Kytio Natural Habits is the company that produces the series exclusively in Greece and distributes worldwide. […]
“I am Kika Hinari. I live and work in Athens. My involvement in ceramics started in 2013. […]
Karipidis Wines is a winery based in Thessaly, having an inherent tendency towards pioneering.
Kerameio Ceramic Studio was established in 2014 in the Greek Cycladic island of Serifos. Located in an amazing spot, it offers breathtaking views to the Aegean Sea. […]
“The diversity of the projects we implement and the basis of our philosophy for a perfect balance between creativity and results, have prompted us to choose from a variety of colours and printing technologies, elements that blend harmoniously together and reinforce the original idea of differentiation and experimentation. […]
Contessina Suites & Spa is a boutique hotel located in Zakynthos, Greece. The logo is inspired by Grigorios Xenopoulos’ book, “Anadyomeni”. […]