I was born in Trikala, Thessaly, Greece, and fell in love with the visual arts at a young age. I pursued formal training in graphic design and painting, studied at the Technological Institute of Athens, and later expanded my horizons with international study and teaching roles in Thessaloniki and abroad. Over the years I have designed graphics, illustrated educational material, and taught visual arts and design at several schools and institutes. Since 2014 I have been teaching Visual Arts, Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing at AKMI Thessaloniki and KEΜΕ School for Adults, while continuing freelance work in graphic design, illustration, and digital media. I enjoy blending hands-on design practice with education to empower students and professionals to communicate ideas effectively through images and layouts.…

Spyros-Alexandros Tagaridis

I was born in Trikala, Thessaly, Greece, and fell in love with the visual arts at a young age. I pursued formal training in graphic design and painting, studied at the Technological Institute of Athens, and later expanded my horizons with international study and teaching roles in Thessaloniki and abroad. Over the years I have designed graphics, illustrated educational material, and taught visual arts and design at several schools and institutes. Since 2014 I have been teaching Visual Arts, Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing at AKMI Thessaloniki and KEΜΕ School for Adults, while continuing freelance work in graphic design, illustration, and digital media. I enjoy blending hands-on design practice with education to empower students and professionals to communicate ideas effectively through images and layouts.…

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I was born in Trikala, Thessaly, Greece, and fell in love with the visual arts at a young age. I pursued formal training in graphic design and painting, studied at the Technological Institute of Athens, and later expanded my horizons with international study and teaching roles in Thessaloniki and abroad. Over the years I have designed graphics, illustrated educational material, and taught visual arts and design at several schools and institutes.

Since 2014 I have been teaching Visual Arts, Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing at AKMI Thessaloniki and KEΜΕ School for Adults, while continuing freelance work in graphic design, illustration, and digital media. I enjoy blending hands-on design practice with education to empower students and professionals to communicate ideas effectively through images and layouts.

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Experience Level

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Indonesian
Beginner

Work Experience

Sales at Expert Stores – Branch of Trikala
July 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Department of Home Delivery and Technical Support (after-sale service) - Sales
Graphics Designer / Second Art Director / Head of Digital Montage at 2020 Advertising Company – Dafni, Athens
March 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005
Duties of Graphics Designer – Second Art Director – Head of Digital Montage
Graphics Designer / Web Designer at D.A.R. Magazine, Garpola Gallery
February 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Graphics Designer – Web Designer – Computer and Network Support
Teacher of Visual Arts / Graphic Design at Intergraphics School - Thessaloniki
October 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012
Teacher of Visual Arts (composition, drawing, color theory) - Graphic Design (basic principles, visual communication, semiology, marketing) - DTP Applications (Adobe, Quark, Corel)
English Teacher / Graphic Design and Illustration for Books at Ministry of Education / NKUA / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
May 1, 2011 - September 30, 2013
Teaching of English for kindergarten and the 3rd grade in the public schools of Greece, plus online testing; Graphic Design and Illustration for 9 Books, ~500 illustrations and animations, Logo, mascots, posters, programmes, web design
English Teacher / Graphic Design and Illustration for Books at Ministry of Education / NKUA / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2019
Teaching of English for kindergarten and the 3rd grade in the public schools of Greece, plus online testing; Graphic Design and Illustration for 9 Books, ~500 illustrations and animations, Logo, mascots, posters, programmes, web design
English Teacher / Graphic Design and Illustration for Books at Ministry of Education / NKUA / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
October 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Teaching of English for kindergarten and the 3rd grade in the public schools of Greece, plus online testing; Graphic Design and Illustration for 9 Books, ~500 illustrations and animations, Logo, mascots, posters, programmes, web design
Teacher of Visual Arts - Graphic Design - DTP Applications at Institute of Vocational Training AKMI Thessaloniki & KEΜΕ School for Adults
October 1, 2014 - Present
Teacher of Visual Arts - Graphic Design - DTP Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at Technological Institute of Athens, School of Graphic Art and Art Studies, Department of Graphic Design
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006
Diploma in Applied Arts at Department of Applied Arts, Multidisciplinary Highschool of Trikala
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998
Private Drawing Workshop Training at Kotsiras’ Private Drawing Workshop
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Public Painting Workshop at Culture Center of Trikala
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Ceramics Department at Établissement communal d’enseignement superieur des arts plastiques Le 75, Brussels, Belgium
February 1, 2000 - September 1, 2000
Sculpture at Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
One-year Program for Pedagogical Education at School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Thessaloniki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Seminar: Art of Narration and Storyweaving at Antti Thanou Storytelling Seminar
February 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Fotou’s Private Drawing Workshop at Fotou’s Private Drawing Workshop, Athens
February 1, 2000 - September 30, 2000
Art/Narration Seminar at Le 75, Brussels (Ceramics Department)
February 1, 2002 - June 30, 2002
Seni Murni, Patung (Sculpture) at Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Pedagogical Education Program at School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Thessaloniki
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Seminar: Art of Narration and Storyweaving at Anthi Thanou
February 1, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Institute for Adult Education (AKMI Thessaloniki) Training at AKMI Thessaloniki & KEΜΕ School for Adults
October 1, 2014 - February 17, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate of Proficiency in English
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) – 1er Degré
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level