Alexia's Writings & Designs, Delft

"Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more." Oscar Wilde

So, why am I not working in an office, as an architect?

I have always been deeply fond of Oscar Wilde, but did not come across this quote until very recently and I find it a great example of serendipity.

Having studied architecture and worked on it for about 9 years, I always thought that working as an architect was the thing I was destined to do. Of course, I have been writing and drawing since I was really really young, but that is not a "real job", is it?

With the economic crisis spreading through Europe, architecture is one of the first sectors that got hit hard, as it is considered a "luxury item" within the field of construction. So, when I started looking for "real" jobs (after having completed three internships) and saw that the only thing available was very few under payed internships with no prospect of contract renewal, I thought I had nothing to lose. I could chase my dream and try to survive, doing the things that I love.

Creating my own things (articles, short stories, zines) and helping other creative people present their work in the best way possible (layout, illustration, editing) helps me keep a great balance and fills me with inspiration.

What Can I do for you?

As an architect, writer and researcher, there are quite a few things I am capable of doing with confidence:

• I could edit your book and make a nice, clear layout for it. I could even illustrate it and offer you a complete proposal.
• I could write an article or blog post about any subject. There are some that are dear to me, but as a researcher I can inform and educate myself fast about new subjects. And I enjoy doing so, if I may add.
• I could translate your work from Greek to English and vice versa. Being an engineer, I have no troubles translating also engineering related reports and papers.
• I can design things for you on different scales and using different programs. From a 3d model to see if you can fit your furniture into your new house, to a business card, I am here to do if for you.

Languages

• Greek (mother tongue)
• English
• German
• Spanish
• French
• Dutch

Skills

• Creative Writing
• English - Greek Translation
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Flash
• AutoCAD
• Google SketchUp
• Hand Drawing