DEMETRIS is a multidisciplinary designer working in the fields of Interior Design (bachelor’s degree) and Exhibition Design (master’s degree). He is primarily involved with the design of residential & commercial interiors, retail & hospitality, as well as tradeshow & museum exhibits. Throughout his career he has completed a wide variety of projects ranging from houses and apartments to hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, retail stores, showrooms, office spaces and exhibitions.
Freelancer, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
On a freelance basis, I provide interior design services to private clients internationally and I also work as independent contractor with employers primarily in the field of architecture, interior design and exhibitions.
Skordas Design Studio, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer/ Independent Contractor
Worked primarily on the renovation of a luxurious beach resort with 110 bungalows and 166 additional suites. The project included a complete upgrade of the rooms and a gut renovation of the existing main building which included the entrance, reception, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, buffet area, main dining hall, a la carte dining room, outdoor taverna, sushi bar and pool bar. Some of the highlighted features that were added to the main building include a reflective pool, live green wall and integrated smart lighting control system.
ARCHIPELAGOS, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
Joined the team of designers at A2 Interiors Studio—an offshoot of the architectural firm Archipelagos that focuses on projects in retail and hospitality.
SKOLNICK Architecture + Design Partnership, New York, NY, US, Exhibit Designer
Participated in content research and design development for projects including a traveling exhibit for a museum in Bulgaria, a toy train exhibit for the New York Historical Society, and play-based activities for the Miami Children’s Museum and the NYU Langone Center for Children.
chd interior design, Larnaca, CY, Interior Designer/ Owner
Launched my own company by acquiring an office space in Cyprus and provided full interior design services to private clients. Completed a variety of residential and commercial projects including houses, apartments, restaurants, bars, retail stores, showrooms, bakeries, dry-cleaners and jewelry stores.
SDS, Long Island, NY, US, Interior Designer
Developed designs for restaurants in Manhattan and Philadelphia, and for private residences in Long Island and the Bahamas. Produced renderings and drawings during SD, DD and CD phases and made visits to construction sites.
Alan Wanzenberg Architect, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
Assisted in the preparation of drawings and selection of fabrics for high-end residential custom-made furniture.
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Masters, Exhibition Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, BArch, Interior Design
Michael W. Grivas Design Excellence Scholarship, Nomination
Named Finalist of the Michael W. Grivas Design Excellence Scholarship
competition.