I am a 24-year-old graphic designer with a strong passion for creativity and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing fresh ideas to life and building meaningful design concepts through both traditional sketching and digital tools. With a dedicated and reliable approach, I’m eager to keep learning, grow as a designer, and contribute to impactful projects. I aim to build long-term collaborations based on trust and professionalism.

Michaela Gougkoti

I am a 24-year-old graphic designer with a strong passion for creativity and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing fresh ideas to life and building meaningful design concepts through both traditional sketching and digital tools. With a dedicated and reliable approach, I’m eager to keep learning, grow as a designer, and contribute to impactful projects. I aim to build long-term collaborations based on trust and professionalism.

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I am a 24-year-old graphic designer with a strong passion for creativity and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing fresh ideas to life and building meaningful design concepts through both traditional sketching and digital tools.

With a dedicated and reliable approach, I’m eager to keep learning, grow as a designer, and contribute to impactful projects. I aim to build long-term collaborations based on trust and professionalism.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Screen Printer and Graphic Designer at T-BAR (Mykonos)
February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Worked as a screen printer and graphic designer, contributing to graphic design and print production. Responsibilities included preparing and supporting print-related tasks and producing printed outputs for promotional or design materials.
Graphic Designer at T-BAR (Mykonos)
February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Freelance design projects, branding and promotional materials.
Freelancing Projects (Graphic Design) at Freelance
June 1, 2022 - August 21, 2026
Completed freelance graphic design projects, applying design principles and creative visual storytelling across different formats. Work focused on producing design assets suitable for clients’ branding, promotion, and visual communication needs.
Graphic Designer and Print Producer at KYVOS INK. (Larisa)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Graphic Designer at INK DESIGN (Athens)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Graphic Designer (freelancing projects) at Freelancing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Education

Graphic Designer at IEK AKMH
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Seminar Certificate (Photography & Social Media)
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Seminar Certificate (Marketing & Promotion)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Certificate of upper-intermediate English (B2 level)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026
IEK AKMI Seminar Certificate (Photo and Social Media Seminar)
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Seminar Certificate (Marketing and Promotion)
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education
    Poster Design

    A fusion of Renaissance aesthetics and underground hip-hop culture, reimagining classical imagery through a contemporary urban perspective. The series explores the contrast between elegance and rawness, tradition and rebellion, using familiar Renaissance symbolism in unexpected compositions to create a dark, expressive, and modern visual language.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Velgora Skin Care brand

    The Story of VELGORA – Rediscovering Timeless Beauty
    Before VELGORA, we traveled the world, seeking the lost wisdom of ancient beauty rituals. From Cleopatra’s milk and honey baths to Japan’s fermented rice water and India’s sacred turmeric pastes, we uncovered the secrets that kept generations radiant—long before chemicals existed. But modern skincare forgot this wisdom, replacing nature with synthetics. We knew there had to be a better way.

    What We Did Differently
    Blending Ancient & Modern – We fused history’s most powerful remedies with cutting-edge plant-based actives like bakuchiol, vegan collagen, probiotic ferments, and snail mucin to create skincare that truly works.
    Bioadaptive Formulas – Our ingredients adjust to your skin’s unique needs in real-time, helping with hydration, repair, and balance.
    100% Pure & Ethical – Vegan, cruelty-free, silicone-free, fragrance-free, essential oil-free, alcohol-free. No chemicals, no compromises.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Elia Mykonos Resort - Instagram posts

    inspired by the soft light, whitewashed textures, and calm elegance of the island,this social media project was crafted to bring a sense of effortless luxury to Instagram.
    My goal was to create a visually cohesive experience — one that blends curated photography,
    thoughtful layout, and storytelling into a natural extension of the resort’s brand.
    I designed a series of posts and stories for the resort’s Instagram focusing on clarity, calm, and consistency. The design language highlights the island’s unique atmosphere while keeping the overall look elevated and minimal.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Stories for Collezione

    A series of Instagram Stories designed for Collezione, a high-end furniture brand. Over five months, I created 40+ story designs that highlighted seasonal collectionsand promotions, using clean layouts and refined typography to reflect the brand’s premium identity.
    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Menu design for Luaz Restaurant

    LUAZ Restaurant in Naoussa, Paros, is a refined coastal dining destination that marries creative Mediterranean cuisine with unforgettable aesthetics. Guests are treated to a captivating setting—either tucked into Naoussa’s charming alleys or basking in the tranquility by the sea. The kitchen emphasizes freshness and quality, featuring daily local seafood, handmade pasta, premium meats from U.S. and New Zealand farms, and even sushi crafted with elegance. The seamless service, romantic evening ambiance—with live music—and glowing guest reviews all highlight LUAZ’s dedication to delivering a truly elevated gastronomic experience.
    https://www.twine.net/signin