ideas { technology + design + business }
original ideas, creative solutions and looking at the world through fresh eyes: this is the glue which binds technology, design and business together
often a few drops of that glue will spill on the floor and become something new
often a few drops of that glue will spill on the floor and become something new
consultation on-site & remote
prototyping
web design
web development
search engine optimization
visual communication
sound engineering
copy-writing
what does a creative director do?
A creative director is the liaison for the company, the link between the client and the CEO, and the driving force of the production team.
As the liaison, the creative director absorbs the client's vision for the project and proposes ideas and implementation methods (prototyping). The proposals do not only focus on said project but also on how that integrates and affects the business as a whole. In most cases this leads to optimizing the client's business by and large.
He/she mentors the production team on a collective and individual basis, is the beacon of the team's morale, sets the guidelines and work ethics, introduces new talent into the team, but most importantly is responsible for leading the team to produce a coherent brand / visual language / user experience.
In order to accomplish all of the above, one must know the strengths and weaknesses of the team and delegate accordingly.
Having walked the proverbial mile in the shoes of most if not all of his team members' disciplines is a must. Raw talent is not enough, multi-disciplinary experiences are essential since a large part of the interaction with the team is leading the way based on knowledge, respect and empathy, not empire.
Creative directors have a hands-on approach to any project and are typically a healthy mix of people person, artist and nerd.
As the liaison, the creative director absorbs the client's vision for the project and proposes ideas and implementation methods (prototyping). The proposals do not only focus on said project but also on how that integrates and affects the business as a whole. In most cases this leads to optimizing the client's business by and large.
He/she mentors the production team on a collective and individual basis, is the beacon of the team's morale, sets the guidelines and work ethics, introduces new talent into the team, but most importantly is responsible for leading the team to produce a coherent brand / visual language / user experience.
In order to accomplish all of the above, one must know the strengths and weaknesses of the team and delegate accordingly.
Having walked the proverbial mile in the shoes of most if not all of his team members' disciplines is a must. Raw talent is not enough, multi-disciplinary experiences are essential since a large part of the interaction with the team is leading the way based on knowledge, respect and empathy, not empire.
Creative directors have a hands-on approach to any project and are typically a healthy mix of people person, artist and nerd.
what does a web consultant do?
A web consultant generally operates in two stages, the consultation and the implementation.
If the client has their own capacity to carry out a project, then the work the web consultant does is strictly on a consultation-basis: brain-storming and prototyping. The client in the end receives a flowmap and a detailed report on how to implement the project.
If the client needs end-to-end services, then the consultation is just the beginning.
As a web consultant one relies on creativity and the backbone of their extensive experience in design, development and SEO (search engine optimization).
This is the expert who can create a well-positioned brand, produce a technologically adept product, foresee potential scalability and integration issues, and finally market it properly.
Web consultants have a "do as I do" approach to their work, having been involved themselves in their own entrepreneurial online ventures.
Being a cog in the machine is not enough, you must have a deep understanding of what the client will need as a business owner, during and after the work is completed.
If the client has their own capacity to carry out a project, then the work the web consultant does is strictly on a consultation-basis: brain-storming and prototyping. The client in the end receives a flowmap and a detailed report on how to implement the project.
If the client needs end-to-end services, then the consultation is just the beginning.
As a web consultant one relies on creativity and the backbone of their extensive experience in design, development and SEO (search engine optimization).
This is the expert who can create a well-positioned brand, produce a technologically adept product, foresee potential scalability and integration issues, and finally market it properly.
Web consultants have a "do as I do" approach to their work, having been involved themselves in their own entrepreneurial online ventures.
Being a cog in the machine is not enough, you must have a deep understanding of what the client will need as a business owner, during and after the work is completed.
to get a better idea of what I do, below you will find a selection of projects I have worked on both alone and in good company
ye olde web design & development
currently working with
flowmaps & prototyping
a cross between a sitemap and a flowchart, these visual representations are the guidelines for all aspects of any given project, built to serve everyone involved (designers, programmers, project managers, clients etc.)
point of sale kiosk app - artiste furniture
prototyping, UX / UI design
point of sale kiosk app - artiste furniture
prototyping, UX / UI design
for any customer or on-site sales parson, the kiosk functions as a fully automated p.o.s., a presenter and an ordering system
web app - design board
UX / UI design, front-end development
e-commerce web app - design board
prototyping, UX / UI design, front-end development
a proprietary web application for creating mood boards and designing virtual rooms with lighting / furniture / accessories, installable as an extension and fully integrated into Magento eCommerce, this tool was built for interior designers who need to create an on-the-fly proposal without having to manage resources
e-commerce web app - custom catalog
prototyping, UX / UI design
e-commerce web app - custom catalog
prototyping, UX / UI design
another proprietary web application for creating custom catalogs, installable as an extension and fully integrated into Magento eCommerce, built for sales people who need to create custom catalogs with specific products by using the existing resources on their eCommerce platform
android game - hoodhoops
creative direction, UX / UI design
android game - hoodhoops
UX / UI design
basketball game for android, featuring three game modes, 3D environment and real 3D physics, the user interface is built literally around your thumb, leaving your eye free to follow the shot with no distractions
touch screen installations - nebojsa tower
UX design, AS2 development
touch screen installations - nebojsa tower
UX design, AS2 development
a series of interactive touch screen installations, part of the Nebojsa Tower Museum & Cultural Center in Belgrade
startup - helona.gr
co-owner / creative director
startup - helona.gr
(hellenic online agents) 2006-2011
co-owner / creative director
a real estate platform for ads published only by verified realtors, with a multitude of services ranging from banner / text ads and sync services to online mortgage approvals, innovative realty management tools and much more
renowned for its top-quality content, original ideas and active presence in realty exhibitions, helona.gr was a leader in the Greek and Cypriot online real estate sector
renowned for its top-quality content, original ideas and active presence in realty exhibitions, helona.gr was a leader in the Greek and Cypriot online real estate sector
tv ads - billy boy
concepts, storyboards, animation, sound effects, audio-signature, post-production
a series of tv commercials for billy boy's greek campaign
tv ads - billy boy
concepts, storyboards, animation, sound effects, audio-signature, post-production
Rhodes
Fearless
Fruity
a series of tv commercials, part of billy boy's greek campaign
animation
war on type !
war on type !!
exhibition wall installation
speech pathology
product visualization
creative direction, PBR lighting, compositing
dining room set with light
dining room set with light
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3D modelling
modelling, texturing, lighting, post-processing
hydraulic underground waste management system
3D modelling
modelling, texturing, lighting, post-processing
hydraulic underground waste management system
font design - grammatosina
greek text dressed as hebrew (mirrored on the left), applied as a light-projection in the set design of a greek adaptation of the merchant of venice.
and here endeth the sermon
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