Graphic Designer
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Junior Footwear Designer at Converse
- Owner, Art Director, Graphic Designer at Dance Party Massacre
- Freelance Designer at AlexDakoulas.com
- Past
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- Footwear Design Intern at Converse
- Graphic Design Intern at Prank Design
- Education
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- Massachusetts College of Art
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Alex Dakoulas’s Summary
I have a strong interest in design in relation to youth culture, film, fashion. Design can be a form of expression, and that is what I find myself drawn to.
I also have a growing emphasis on the ideas behind projects, especially as as starting point for inspiration, and a way to communicate a message.
I am very driven on personal projects, and I try to have that flow into my professional work as well. I enjoy creating things for people to see, and relate to, and hope I can continue with that.
Alex Dakoulas’s Specialties:
Apparel and Footwear Graphic Designer
Alex Dakoulas’s Experience
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Junior Footwear Designer
Converse
(Public Company; Apparel & Fashion industry)
October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
I work on the Customs/SMU Team creating footwear for specific markets/stores. Responsibilities include:
-Creating graphics/colorways
-Choosing materials
-Designing new uppers
-Market travel/design research
My first responsibilities included working with our China subsidiary to create footwear for their specific market. This included multiple visits to the Shanghai office to work with their local design team, and concluded with a 4 week stay in China during November of '08.
I now create custom footwear for various accounts including Journey's, Footlocker, Footlocker Europe, Underground Station, Macy's, and Nordstrom. -
Owner, Art Director, Graphic Designer
Dance Party Massacre
(Apparel & Fashion industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
I run a small conceptually-based, graphic apparel line that takes inspiration from horror elements and combines them with a fun, youthful edge. Responsibilities include:
-Creating all art direction
-Deciding on visual identity
-Designing apparel graphics
-Creating marketing opportunities -
Freelance Designer
AlexDakoulas.com
(Graphic Design industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
I have mostly used my design skills for apparel graphics, poster design, and logo design. Clients I have had the opportunity to work with include:
-MassArt Art History Department
-MassArt Career Services
-All Granite Measurements, LLC
-Don't Drink The Bleach (short film)
I have also received recognition for my own graphic apparel, which has gone through stages of small artist runs, to having a full-blown line. -
Footwear Design Intern
Converse
(Public Company; Apparel & Fashion industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
During my internship at Converse in the Footwear Design department I was able to learn about the design, marketing, and development of shoes.
I successfully produced footwear graphics for Kids, Adults, and One Star at Target. These have already gone on to be sold at Converse.com, various Converse outlets, and Target. -
Graphic Design Intern
Prank Design
(Graphic Design industry)
June 2006 — August 2006 (3 months)
Under the eye of owner Michael Crigler, I was able to work one-on-one to create logo designs, graphic apparel, and website designs for various clients including:
Cut Chemist
Piebald
Mess with Texas
Vegan People
Alex Dakoulas’s Education
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Massachusetts College of Art
BFA , Graphic Design , 2003 — 2007
After transferring to an art school to immerse myself in what I wanted to do, I took an extra year of school to get a breath of experience from graphic design, photography, filmmaking, silkscreening, and studying abroad.
I think I touched upon every subject I had an interest in, while also getting involved in efforts outside the classroom.- Activities and Societies:
- Crossing the Pond: London Design, MassArt Alternative Spring Break (Co-Founder), MassArt Movie Organization (Founder), Graphic Design Society
Additional Information
Alex Dakoulas’s Websites:
Alex Dakoulas’s Honors:
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2007
-Honorable Mention (The Movie Poster Toolbox)
Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2007
-Semi-Finalist (Apparel graphics)
Unsung Hero Award, 2007
-For dedication without recognition
Student Project Grant, 2007
-Funds to create a book on our ASB trip
All School Show Award, 2007
-Apparel graphics
My personal work has also been published in:
The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Thrillist Boston, The Hippo Press, AMP Magazine
Alex Dakoulas’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
