IOKASTI MARIA SOTIRAKOPOULOU

Contributed to the launch and development of Design Lab within Livingetc’s design services, working across client consultations and editorial content. Delivered personalized consultations by translating client briefs into moodboards, layout recommendations, furniture and lighting selections, material palettes, and practical styling advice. Curated shoppable collections and bespoke product edits, balancing design quality, functionality, and budget. Wrote interiors features, shopping guides, and styling advice informed by showroom visits, product testing, and industry research. Developed scripts and presented social video content, turning design concepts into engaging styling demonstrations, and provided in-person advice at Livingetc’s Unlocked events.

Developed residential design concepts from client briefs into spatial layouts, material palettes, and cohesive furnishing schemes. Produced floor plans, technical drawings, and visual presentations to communicate design proposals and support implementation. Led renovation and redesign of private apartments including layout reconfiguration, finish specification, and furniture selection. Managed project budgets, sourcing, and procurement while coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and artisans from concept through delivery. Presented and refined design proposals with clients, balancing aesthetic direction with functional needs, budgets, and project requirements.

Delivered bespoke life styling and personal styling for high-net-worth clients from the Middle East, sourcing luxury furnishings, vintage pieces, and wardrobe selections. Created weekly visual edits and Photoshop moodboards to communicate styling concepts tailored to individual clients. Traveled to Milan and Paris to source exclusive pieces and collaborated with luxury brands, boutiques, and showrooms. Managed client budgets, sourcing schedules, and appointments, providing discreet, responsive service under demanding timelines.