“Kewyawn” is the creative pen name of Kostis Yannakeas, a modern-day Renaissance man born, raised and based in Greece. From an early age, Kostis has been drawn to exploring the intersections of art, design and creative expression, driven by a desire to understand and reimagine the world through creating.

He began using the name “Kewyawn” during his time as a university student studying Industrial Design and it has since become the signature under which he investigates a wide range of disciplines. His research spans design, art, photography, film and architecture, with curiosity serving as the primary engine behind every exploration.

The studio presents a diverse array of projects, from initial concepts to fully realised works. Whether through creative solutions, architectural experiments, artistic endeavors, or graphic and product design, each project is approached as an opportunity to discover, learn and push boundaries.

My work wouldn’t be done, without the influence borrowed from Aires Matteus, Alain Passard, Alexander Iolas, Anthony Bourdain, Axel Vervoordt, Bibawen, Bibendum, Caravaggio, Charlotte Perriand, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Frederic Malle, Giuseppe Panza, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Jep Gambardella, John Pawson, Jusepe de Ribera, Mark Rothko, Martin Margiela, Marvin Gaye, Matt Monro, Mies van der Rohe, Nicolas Godin, Pierre Jeanneret, Ratatouille, Richard D. James, Richard Serra, Rei Kawakubo, Roger Federer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sofia Coppola, Tadao Ando, Thom Yorke, Terrence Malick, Yun Hyong-keun and many others.

If you have any questions, wish to collaborate, or simply want to say hello, feel free to reach out.