takis is a leading creative designer whose visionary work can be seen on the global stage in a diverse body of work spanning theatre, opera, ballet, circus and fashion. He regularly collaborates with the world’s leading opera houses, theatres and producers including the National Theatre, Old Vic, Royal Opera House, English National Opera and Shakespeare’s Globe.

takis’ current and recent designs include the first non-replica production of Moulin Rouge the Musical (Scandinavia); the Swedish premiere of Wicked (Gothenburg Opera); A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Lido Paris) and Traviata for Oslo Opera House.

takis’ work has been exhibited at museums globally including the Design Museums (London & Helsinki), the V&A (London) and the Bucharest Modern Art Museum.

Commercial work includes the world’s first drive through immersive car launch for Toyota and Centrepoint’s 50^th Anniversary Gala.

takis’ work has been nominated for major awards including the Laurence Olivier Awards, International Opera Awards and What’s On Stage Awards.

takis holds a PhD from Aalto University, Helsinki, where he developed the concept of the META-SUIT: an interchangeable costume where the form and design adjust in order to perform different expressions of masculinity in everyday life.