Kostis Petridis

Kostis Petridis

Graphic DesignerToronto, Canada
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Kostis Petridis

Kostis Petridis

Graphic DesignerToronto, Canada
About me
Hello! I'm a graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience. I am always seeking to expand my knowledge base by staying current on emerging technologies, design trends, compelling user experiences, innovative ideas and design solutions. I am capable of organizing, prioritizing and managing heavy workflow while focusing under pressure as well as being proactive and able to receive criticism without bringing ego to the table.
Projects
  • CAMP
    CAMPCAMP (China Angels Mentorship Program) is an incubator for Canadian start-ups looking to expand to Chinese market. It is a program focused on attracting and connecting the best talent within the startup ecosystems in both countries. CAMP mainly supports early-stage companies that innovate in Healthcare, IT, Clean Technology and Mobile sectors. Oddbee was selected as a Canadian company that well understands CAMP target demographics - young, ambitious, entrepreneurial people who want to make the
  • Creative Earners 2017
    Creative Earners 2017The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) assigned to Purpose/Built the design of the Creative Earners guide. Creative Earners is a biennial, national survey of salaries and billing practices in the Canadian communication design industry done in collaboration with Creative Niche and the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC).
  • Thessaloniki Concert Hall
    Thessaloniki Concert HallPrint collateral for various productions of the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.
  • Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
    Toronto Pan Am Sports CentreToronto Pan Am Sports Centre assigned to Purpose/Built the design of its new strategy and corporate identity. The logo is based on a. the lanes of the Centre's swimming pool, its most important feature and b. the connection of the number "3" to sports and athletics (e.g. gold, silver, bronze; citius, altius, fortius, etc.). The colours were selected with respect to the partnership of the City of Toronto and the University of Toronto.
  • Goethe-Institut: German Language Conference
    Goethe-Institut: German Language ConferenceConference collateral material including a poster, folder, programme, and bag.
  • Coal Mine Theatre
    Coal Mine TheatreThe Coal Mine is an independent theatre in Toronto’s East End. The logo concept is based on an allusion to caged canaries that miners would carry down into the mine tunnels with them. If dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide collected in the mine, the gasses would kill the canary before killing the miners, thus providing a warning to exit the tunnels immediately. Just like a new play the success of which is never certain.
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Work history
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    Graphic Designer/Art DirectorSelf-employed
    Toronto, CanadaFreelance
    Works for a number of direct clients and Ontario based design and communications companies including the Coal Mine Theatre, Michael Cooper Photographic, Juniper Park\TBWA, and Fiber Design.
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    Senior DesignerBrainrider
     - Toronto, CanadaFull Time
    Worked on a variety of B2B marketing projects including (but not limited to) website design, branding, email design, and marketing campaigns for companies including Facebook, Farrow Logistics, Purolator, and eBay.
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Skills
  • Print Design
  • Web Design
  • Illustration
  • Book Design
  • Brochure Design
  • Branding Design
  • Logo Design
  • Marketing Design
Education
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    Master of ArtsUniversity of Central Lancashire
     - United Kingdom
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    College DegreeApplied Arts Studies College
     - Thessaloniki, Greece