An Exhibition and Symposium on Theory and Practice in Graphic Design

Organized by: Graphic Design Program Faculty, Arts and Creative Industries Department, The American College of Greece

Venue: ACG Plaka building, 17B Ipitou Street, Athens

Event Launch and Exhibition Opening: Friday, October 10, 2025, 18:30–21:00
Exhibition Dates: October 10–18, 2025

• Friday: October 10: 18:30–21:00
• Weekdays: 15:00–18:00
• Saturdays: 15:00–20:30
• Sundays: Closed

Symposium: Saturday, October 11 & Saturday, October 18, 2025, 15:00–20:30

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Opening and Launch of Exhibition

Friday, October 10, 2025
Demos Center, 1st Floor | 18:30–21:00

• Design Legacies: Founding faculty reflections
• Design Journeys: Alumni voices
• Celebrating the Student Design Exhibition

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Symposium (Part 1) 

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Demos Center, 2nd Floor | 15:00–20:30

Graphic Design in Retrospect: A Decade of Shifts

• Keynote Speaker Agne Katzouraki
• Lectures exploring how design trends, technologies, and priorities have evolved since 2015
• Workshop: “Innovation Remix: Design Thinking + Generative AI”

 

 

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Symposium (Part 2)

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Demos Center, 2nd Floor | 15:00–20:30

Graphic Design Futures: Practice in Transition

• Keynote Speaker Vouvoula Skoura
• Lectures on contemporary approaches and emerging directions in design
• Workshop: “Next-Gen Tools for Designers: Unlocking Creativity in Immersive Worlds”

 

 

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Overview

10 Years of Graphic Design at Deree – Looking Back, Moving Forward

Celebrate a decade of creativity and innovation at our in-person event! Join us at Demos Center (Ipitou 17) as we review the past, reflect on the present, and look towards the future of graphic design. Meet industry professionals, network with fellow designers and alumni, and gain insights into the ever-evolving world of visual communication. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of a celebration in the graphic design community!

The celebration will include a Student Exhibition (10-18 Oct, check for opening hours) showcasing student work (past and present), to be launched on Friday, 10 October, at 18:30. A two-part Symposium will take place on Saturday, October 11 and Saturday, October 18 (from 15.00-20.30) featuring expert lectures on past, contemporary and future design practice, alumni sharing their journeys and experiences after graduation, and hands-on Workshops exploring topics such as Gen AI in Design Thinking, and emerging creative tools like virtual reality.

Whether you’re a practicing designer, an educator, a student, or simply passionate about visual culture, this is a unique opportunity to engage with the ideas, tools, and people shaping the future of design. Reserve your spot now and be part of this special moment for our community.

Photography and video recording may take place during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform a member of the event staff upon arrival.