Yiannis Ghikas
Yiannis Ghikas is a Greek industrial designer, born in Athens, who combines design and functionality with a unique and innovative approach. With a background in Computer Science alongside design studies, Ghikas focuses on functionality as the ultimate purpose of the designs while exploring their potential emotive responses. For him, design is a process aimed to meet both tangible and intangible needs.
Ghikas’ work spans furniture, lighting, and digital products. He believes good design should be simple, yet offer a unique experience for the user. Throughout his career, he has received international recognition and prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Design Award in 2009 for the Monarchy chair and being named Designer of the Year by Wallpaper* magazine in 2015.
One of Ghikas’ standout projects is the Soda chair, designed for the Italian brand Miniforms. Crafted from hand-blown glass, the chair combines minimalist design with a distinctive finish that exudes warmth and innovation. Thanks to advanced glass-blowing techniques and its unique aesthetic, the Soda chair has become a symbol of the fusion between tradition and contemporary art.
Ghikas’ designs have been exhibited in leading exhibitions worldwide, and he has collaborated with international brands such as Miniforms and Foscarini. Operating from his studio in Athens, he continues to blend tradition and innovation, focusing on creating design solutions tailored to the modern age and evoke a deep emotional connection.
Yiannis Ghikas
Yiannis Ghikas is a Greek industrial designer, born in Athens, who combines design and functionality with a unique and innovative approach. With a background in Computer Science alongside design studies, Ghikas focuses on functionality as the ultimate purpose of the designs while exploring their potential emotive responses. For him, design is a process aimed to meet both tangible and intangible needs.
Ghikas’ work spans furniture, lighting, and digital products. He believes good design should be simple, yet offer a unique experience for the user. Throughout his career, he has received international recognition and prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Design Award in 2009 for the Monarchy chair and being named Designer of the Year by Wallpaper* magazine in 2015.
One of Ghikas’ standout projects is the Soda chair, designed for the Italian brand Miniforms. Crafted from hand-blown glass, the chair combines minimalist design with a distinctive finish that exudes warmth and innovation. Thanks to advanced glass-blowing techniques and its unique aesthetic, the Soda chair has become a symbol of the fusion between tradition and contemporary art.
Ghikas’ designs have been exhibited in leading exhibitions worldwide, and he has collaborated with international brands such as Miniforms and Foscarini. Operating from his studio in Athens, he continues to blend tradition and innovation, focusing on creating design solutions tailored to the modern age and evoke a deep emotional connection.
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