Red Creative is a creative consultancy based in Thessaloniki, Greece. It provides full professional services in the field of visual communication (communication strategy, concept development, design, implementation, production) specializing in print media (visual identity, corporate brochures, books, catalogues, posters, packaging). A range of disciplines such as design, illustration, photography and copywriting is handled in-house, while others are outsourced, through a network of long-term trusted professionals.
The company was founded in 1989 under the name Red Design Group, by Simos Saltiel and Elena Dimiropoulou. Kostas Kalogirou joined in 1996, and in 2001 the company name evolved to Red Creative. Over the years, valuable associates have joined the team, strengthening with their professional expertise the creative output of the company, which is considered one of the top design agencies, with numerous awards at the national level.
Educated in Journalism and Communication and specialised in Mass Media Visual Communication at Universite de Fribourg, Institut de Journalisme et des Communications Sociales, Switzerland. Head of Public Relations for SANI S.A. from 1996 to 2003, and Artistic Director of Sani Festival from 1996 to present. Account and creative manager for Red Creative since 2004.
Educated in German Literature at Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki and in Graphic Design at Applied Arts Studies, Thessaloniki, Greece. Senior designer and illustrator for Red Creative since 1992.
Educated in Graphic Design and Photography at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and at the Parsons School of Design, New York (BFA, Communication Design). Exhibits his photographic work since 1982 in solo and group exhibitions, and was awarded in 1998 the First Prize of Photosynkyria International Photography Festival for his work "Travels, 1994-1997". In Red Creative he is creative director, designer and photographer.
Educated in Graphic Design at the University of Brighton, England (BA Hons, Graphic Design), initially worked in advertising and joined Red Creative in 1996. Founding member of the Thessaloniki Design Museum and responsible for its visual identity and communication. Graphic design tutor in Applied Arts Studies College since 1993, and a regular contributor in educational seminars and conferences. In Red Creative he is creative director, designer and copywriter.