Filippos Fragkogiannis is a Greek graphic designer and art director based in Athens, working as a freelancer since April 16, 2019. His design services include art direction, visual identity, poster design, advertising, social media and digital content creation.
His attraction to visual arts and communication has also been expressed through his long-standing involvement with photography, content curation and graffiti. In early 2023, he was was appointed as an Awwwards Jury Member.
Filippos holds a Master of Arts in Visual Communication and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design from Vakalo Art & Design College and the University of Derby.
Filippos Fragkogiannis takes a research-based approach to his graphic design practice, exploring semiotics, symbolism and the mechanics of visual language. This approach could be described as sharp, transparent and plain-spoken.
He aims for the outcome to be direct and honest, serving its purpose and getting the message across in a straightforward manner. He is all for simple, truthful and type-centered design.
Inspired by the International Typographic Style, Filippos develops a creative methodology that moves from research and accumulation to condensation and abstraction. In our saturated times, his intention is to communicate messages that speak a universal language and appeal to a wider audience.
In July 2018, Filippos Fragkogiannis founded Certain Magazine, an independent curatorial platform that chronicles contemporary graphic design and celebrates handpicked design projects from around the world.
Since then, it has grown considerably and, at times, significantly expanded, with thousands of users passionate about creativity and visual communication.
❶ Master of Arts in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
Distinction • Vakalo Art & Design College
Oct 2016 – Feb 2018
❷ Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Design (Graphic Design)
First Class Honours • Vakalo Art & Design College
Oct 2011 – Jun 2014
❶ citylikeyou
Interview with Filippos Fragkogiannis
❷ Intern Mag
Payday: Filippos Fragkogiannis
❸ The Brand Identity
Filippos Fragkogiannis on freelance working and designing independently, methodically and freely
❹ TYPE01
The Latest on Language & Design from Certain Magazine Founder, Filippos Fragkogiannis
❺ Projektmono
Studio to Studio: Filippos Fragkogiannis
❻ VSL JRNL
Filippos Fragkogiannis
❼ People of Print
Filippos Fragkogiannis
❷ Type01 - Certain Magazine's Top 15 Type-Focused Artists
❸ People of Print - 10 Impactful Typefaces Recommended by Filippos Fragkogiannis
❹ People of Print - Free and Open Source Fonts Selected by Filippos Fragkogiannis
❶ Peru Design Biennial 2022
Lima, Peru (Feb 2023)
❷ Posterists in the World 2022
Cusco, Peru (Aug 2022)
❸ All Stars+Supernovae
Novi Sad, Serbia (Oct 2020)
❹ Stay Sane Stay Safe
Breda, Netherlands (Apr 2020)
❺ Visualize Music
Valinhos, Brazil (Feb 2020)
❻ Poster Jam
Bucharest, Romania (Jul 2018)
❼ Life’s Good
Athens, Greece (Dec 2013)
❶❷ Awwwards
Honorable Mention, 2021
Mobile Excellence, 2021
❶❸ Peru Design Biennial 2022
Winner Work (Typographic Design)
❶❹ CA Typography Competition 2021
Shortlist (Books)
Shortlist (Miscellaneous)
Filippos Fragkogiannis is a Greek graphic designer and art director based in Athens, working as a freelancer since April 16, 2019. His design services include art direction, visual identity, poster design, advertising, social media and digital content creation.
His attraction to visual arts and communication has also been expressed through his long-standing involvement with photography, content curation and graffiti. In early 2023, he was was appointed as an Awwwards Jury Member.
Filippos holds a Master of Arts in Visual Communication and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design from Vakalo Art & Design College and the University of Derby.
Filippos Fragkogiannis takes a research-based approach to his graphic design practice, exploring semiotics, symbolism and the mechanics of visual language. This approach could be described as sharp, transparent and plain-spoken.
He aims for the outcome to be direct and honest, serving its purpose and getting the message across in a straightforward manner. He is all for simple, truthful and type-centered design.
Inspired by the International Typographic Style, Filippos develops a creative methodology that moves from research and accumulation to condensation and abstraction. In our saturated times, his intention is to communicate messages that speak a universal language and appeal to a wider audience.
In July 2018, Filippos Fragkogiannis founded Certain Magazine, an independent curatorial platform that chronicles contemporary graphic design and celebrates handpicked design projects from around the world.
Since then, it has grown considerably and, at times, significantly expanded, with thousands of users passionate about creativity and visual communication.
❶ Master of Arts in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
Distinction • Vakalo Art & Design College
Oct 2016 – Feb 2018
❷ Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Design (Graphic Design)
First Class Honours • Vakalo Art & Design College
Oct 2011 – Jun 2014
❶ citylikeyou
Interview with Filippos Fragkogiannis
❷ Intern Mag
Payday: Filippos Fragkogiannis
❸ The Brand Identity
Filippos Fragkogiannis on freelance working and designing independently, methodically and freely
❹ TYPE01
The Latest on Language & Design from Certain Magazine Founder, Filippos Fragkogiannis
❺ Projektmono
Studio to Studio: Filippos Fragkogiannis
❻ VSL JRNL
Filippos Fragkogiannis
❼ People of Print
Filippos Fragkogiannis
❶ Peru Design Biennial 2022
Lima, Peru (Feb 2023)
❷ Posterists in the World 2022
Cusco, Peru (Aug 2022)
❸ All Stars+Supernovae
Novi Sad, Serbia (Oct 2020)
❹ Stay Sane Stay Safe
Breda, Netherlands (Apr 2020)
❺ Visualize Music
Valinhos, Brazil (Feb 2020)
❻ Poster Jam
Bucharest, Romania (Jul 2018)
❼ Life’s Good
Athens, Greece (Dec 2013)
❶❶ Awwwards
Honorable Mention, 2021
Mobile Excellence, 2021
❶❷ Peru Design Biennial 2022
Winner Work (Typographic Design)
❶❸ CA Typography Competition 2021
Shortlist (Books)
Shortlist (Miscellaneous)