Vasilis Marmatakis
Designer
In their own words
I remember sitting in front of a huge Mac to design a logo... I didn’t even know how to switch it on. It took me days to figure out how to get the curves in the logo right. I’m still struggling with curves.
To me, this poster explores the childlike aspect of her mind, the sense that she’s a child becoming an adult. With the presence of men on her face, you don’t really know – they could be making her look better, or uglier, but they’re there.
Articles & interviews
- Discover the unconventional design details hidden between the pages of Neat Rodanant’s publications
The article profiles designer and sculptor Neat Rodanant, whose experimental publications treat books as sculptural, tactile objects. Through projects like 'Gum Girl', 'Psycho', and 'El Lissitzky On Type + Books', she explores the sensory and material possibilities of print, using unconventional materials and layouts to evoke emotion and narrative. Her work reflects influences from Irma Boom, Ben Denzer, and cinematic partnerships like Yorgos Lanthimos and Vasilis Marmatakis.
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Graphic Design
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025: Top 25 Graphic Design’ highlights the most-read and influential design stories of the year. The roundup spans topics from the resurgence of Gothic aesthetics and humor in design culture to the global reach of K-pop visuals and food-related branding projects. It reflects a year of curiosity, experimentation, and cultural crossover in graphic design.
- Review of the Year 2025: Top 50 Most Read
It’s Nice That’s annual ‘Review of the Year 2025’ highlights the 50 most-read stories across its platform, spanning design, art, technology, and culture. The roundup celebrates creative diversity, from AI debates and ethical design discussions to pop culture-inspired projects and standout visual work by studios and artists worldwide.
- Vasilis Marmatakis Crafts Yorgos Lanthimos' Film Posters Traditionally
The article profiles Greek graphic designer Vasilis Marmatakis, known for his surreal and emotionally charged posters and title designs for Yorgos Lanthimos’ films such as Poor Things, The Lobster, and Bugonia. It explores his traditional, collage-driven process, his early career at UpSet!, and his ongoing collaboration with Lanthimos and screenwriter Efthymis Filippou. Marmatakis discusses his experimental approach, use of thousands of film stills, and the emotional logic behind his visual storytelling.
- Top Highlights from Us By Night Creative Festival 2025
The article covers highlights from Us By Night 2025, a three-night creative festival in Antwerp featuring talks and performances across design, art, and music. BUCK’s creative director Mandy Smith shares her reflections on the event’s unique atmosphere and key themes, including honesty, process, and human creativity. Talks by Pablo Delcan, Vasilis Marmatakis, and So Me stood out for their personal approaches and craft-driven insights.
- "Us By Night 2025: Design, Party, Inspiration Await"
The article announces the return of Us By Night in 2025, a three-day creative festival in Antwerp blending design talks, installations, and nightlife. Founder Rizon Parein emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a lineup featuring designers like Bráulio Amado, Sabine Marcelis, and Studio Yukiko. New additions include a large wheatpaste wall installation and an app developed with November Five to connect attendees across the city.