Design Itineraries
Athens Design Forum (ADF), a non-profit organization founded by Katerina Papanikolopoulos in 2021, advocates for overlooked and generative design histories interwoven with global labor and migration patterns. The inaugural programming included 12 physical events across 7 neighborhoods, engaging significant cultural residences, studios, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and archival studies. Notable participants have included The Benaki Museum Shop, Kostas Lambridis, Theodore Psychoyos, Zoë Paul, and The Alekos Fassianos Estate.
ADF has since evolved into an international platform, with collaborations spanning 15+ countries, curating film programs, exhibitions, and an online editorial. Through access to distinctive design pillars – artisanal workshops, craftsmen’s ateliers, and designers’ full production studios – ADF offers curated itineraries, including past programs for industry leaders like Toni Lakis and Architectural Digest.
UNIVERSITIES
Atelier Visits: Private tours of internationally renowned designers’ studios, e.g., Kostas Lambridis and Maritsa Travlos.
Museum Tours: Curator-led visits to museums like the Alekos Fassianos Museum and the Loverdos Byzantine Museum.
Architectural Sites: Access to Greek Modernism residences.
Lectures: Private sessions at the Cycladic Museum in partnership with the Young Patrons Program.
Cultural Excursions: Visits to Athens’ markets and spice districts, exploring labor and commerce's influence on design.
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COLLECTOR’S EDITION
Atelier Visits: Private tours of artists and designers’ studios, across emerging and established.
Museum Tours: Curator-led visits to museums and private collections.
Architectural Sites: Access to significant Greek Modernist residences, with curated programming.
Dinners & Hospitality: Access to rarefied dining experiences across monumental sites
Cultural Excursions: Specialized itineraries for the Greek islands (Patmos, Crete, Rhodes and more)