Daphne Degiorgis

On May 1–3, 2025, "AIxDESIGN Festival: On Slow AI" transformed Loods6, in Amsterdam, into a playground for rethinking AI beyond mainstream tech-driven views. Imagine a cosy space for deconstructing dominant AI stories, dreaming up new ones, and figuring out how to make them real. The 3-day festival was a fever dream of interactive talks, hands-on workshops, a playful art exhibition, and a film screening, bringing together designers, researchers, technologists, and curious minds from all over Europe. As part of the visual design team, I contributed to the communication and spatial experience through printed materials as storytelling assets. Among them, three AI zines—created as special festival editions—served as collaborative, critical, and slightly chaotic artifacts. Co-authored and designed collectively, the zines challenged the notion of legibility in AI narratives, combining reflections, rituals, diagrams, and aesthetic provocations that mirrored the layered complexity of the topics explored during the event. Design became a means to slow down, engage the senses, and spark speculation—translating complex ideas into playful, accessible, and human-centered artifacts. Each visual element was intentionally crafted to create coherence across the space, guide visitors through the program, and provoke meaningful engagement with what AI could be—beyond the algorithmic norm. A celebration of design’s power to shift perspectives and make room for new imaginaries. Check the full project on my website → https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner #designer #branding #designconsultant #editorialdesign #bookdesign #flyerdesign #printdesign

• Graphic Designer

For this concept assignment with KARHU, I was asked to develop a multi-platform campaign using pre-defined assets for the launch of the Fusion XT model. My role as a freelance graphic and motion designer was to elevate these materials into a compelling brand narrative across channels—Instagram, Meta, homepage banners, and newsletter—showcasing my ability to build a campaign from shared resources with originality, cohesion, and strategic intent. Rooted in 90s cross-training culture, the campaign concept—“Reboot Your Stride”—celebrates the dynamic interplay between heritage and forward momentum. I translated this into a visual system inspired by retro-futuristic design, drawing from bold typography, glitch effects, kinetic type, high-contrast photography, and textured overlays. Color gradients, modular layouts, and motion sequences added a sense of speed, rhythm, and layered meaning. My creative approach focused on crafting a digital-first narrative: every platform was treated as an active touchpoint, where copywriting, visual storytelling, and motion worked together to reflect the sneaker’s dual identity. The result is a future-facing brand experience that reintroduces legacy through movement, energy, and bold confidence. Check out the whole project on my website → https://www.twine.net/signin graphicdesigner #socialmedia #webdesigner #designer #content #newsletter #socialmediacampaign #banner

• Social Media Freelancer
• Social Media Manager

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions faced a critical challenge: how to foster motivation, connection, and a sense of belonging in increasingly digital learning environments. The SynED project, part of the “EdTech for Social Change” track at Digital Society School, responded to this need by reimagining the online study experience for students at Hogeschool van Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. The project aimed to enhance student engagement through the integration of emerging tools such as gamification, social media, and virtual reality into library services and academic support. Working within a multidisciplinary team, we explored innovative, student-centered approaches to online learning. We conducted user research and co-designed prototypes using platforms like Gather.town, Mozilla Hubs, and Instagram filters—each selected for its potential to make learning more interactive, playful, and socially connected. Our goal was not to replicate traditional classrooms, but to design a new kind of digital campus where students could collaborate, stay motivated, and feel seen. SynED laid the foundation for future-ready educational spaces—hybrid, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of learners in a post-pandemic world. graphicdesigner #UXResearch #UI #UX #UXDesigner

• Graphic Designer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• Presentation Designer