Hi, I’m Anna Efstratiou, a Greek graphic designer and illustrator based between Athens and Heraklion. I create playful and polished visuals for print, branding, and digital media, combining hands-on illustration with thoughtful design. I’ve co-founded Ping Design, freelanced for Alfavito Bookstore, and developed self-generated projects through OnceUponAThread, with experience spanning international projects and exhibitions such as my work shown in London in 2007. I love turning ideas into clear, engaging visuals.…

Anna Efstratiou

Hi, I’m Anna Efstratiou, a Greek graphic designer and illustrator based between Athens and Heraklion. I create playful and polished visuals for print, branding, and digital media, combining hands-on illustration with thoughtful design. I’ve co-founded Ping Design, freelanced for Alfavito Bookstore, and developed self-generated projects through OnceUponAThread, with experience spanning international projects and exhibitions such as my work shown in London in 2007. I love turning ideas into clear, engaging visuals.…

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Hi, I’m Anna Efstratiou, a Greek graphic designer and illustrator based between Athens and Heraklion. I create playful and polished visuals for print, branding, and digital media, combining hands-on illustration with thoughtful design.

I’ve co-founded Ping Design, freelanced for Alfavito Bookstore, and developed self-generated projects through OnceUponAThread, with experience spanning international projects and exhibitions such as my work shown in London in 2007. I love turning ideas into clear, engaging visuals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Contemporary self-generated projects at OnceUponAThread
January 1, 2007 - Present
Contemporary self-generated projects
Designer (freelance) at Alfavito Bookstore
January 1, 2006 - September 13, 2025
Co-founder at Ping Design
January 1, 2008 - Present
Graphic / Web Designer / Illustrator at Korasidi
January 1, 2008 - September 13, 2025
Intern Graphic Designer at National Bank of Greece
January 1, 2006 - September 13, 2025
Designer (freelance) / Self-generated projects at Alfavito Bookstore
January 1, 2006 - September 13, 2025
Designer (freelance) for bookstore; branding and design work
Co-founder at Ping Design
January 1, 2008 - Present
Co-founded Ping Design; graphic, web design and illustration work
Graphic designer at Korasidi
January 1, 2008 - September 13, 2025
Graphic designer
Intern Graphic Designer at National Bank of Greece
January 1, 2006 - September 13, 2025
Intern Graphic Designer
Designer / Illustrator at OnceUponAThread
January 1, 2007 - Present
Contemporary self-generated projects
Designer/Illustrator (Self-generated projects) at OnceUponAThread
January 1, 2007 - Present
Contemporary self-generated projects; development of personal art and design work with a focus on illustration and visual storytelling.
Designer (freelance) at Alfavito Bookstore
January 1, 2006 - September 24, 2025
Bookstore design projects, including branding and visual materials for print and in-store communication.
Co-founder / Graphic Designer at Ping Design
January 1, 2008 - Present
Co-founded design studio offering graphic design, web design, and illustration services for diverse clients.
Graphic Designer at Korasidi
January 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Graphic design projects across various media.
Intern Graphic Designer at National Bank of Greece
January 1, 2006 - September 24, 2025
Internship contributing to branding and print design projects.

Education

Master of Arts in Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts, London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Faculty of Graphic Arts and Design, Department of Graphic Design - Technological Educational Institute of Athens
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005
Master of Arts in Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts, London, UK
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Technological Educational Institute of Athens
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005
Master of Arts in Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts, London, UK
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor in Graphic Design at Faculty of Graphic Arts and Design, Technological Educational Institute of Athens
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Bookbinding (ABC Level 3 - Designing Book Structures)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Japanese Level 1 (Foreign Languages at Work)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Intergraphics Courses: Adobe Premiere | After Effects
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Narrative Structures Bolt-On Course (University of the Arts, LCC, London, UK)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Graphic Design Panorama Athens: Graphic Design, Web Design & Illustration
December 10, 2005 - December 11, 2005
Marketing Conference: e-mc TEI of Crete, Heraklion
November 8, 2013 - November 8, 2013
Onassis Foundation Athens Digital Design Conference
September 26, 2015 - September 26, 2015
Visual Communication Conference (Design Athens), Athens
January 20, 2018 - January 21, 2018
Bookbinding (ABC Level 3 Designing Book Structures)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Japanese Level 1 (Foreign Languages at Work)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Narrative Structures
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Adobe Premiere | After Effects
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Graphic Design Week May 2004 – Grafist8 Istanbul Graphic Design Week
May 1, 2004 - May 31, 2004
Visual Communication Conference
January 20, 2018 - January 21, 2018
General Assembly: Visual | UX Design, AI Basics
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Retail

Skills

Experience Level