Hello!
I’m a Style Director specialising in set design and styling for both video and still photography, with a focus on interiors and design. My work extends into visual merchandising for retail environments, window design for the likes of COS and creating permanent retail stores for brands such as Carl Hansen & Søn.
Alongside this, I have designed and styled exhibition stands for leading international design events including Milan Furniture Fair, ICFF in New York, London Design Festival, Stockholm Furniture Fair and 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen. These projects have welcomed thousands of visitors, creating immersive brand experiences while supporting commercial objectives through strong visual storytelling.
I have extensive experience sourcing locations and building exceptional local teams across the UK and internationally, including New York, Milan, Copenhagen and London. This includes collaborating with set builders, assistants, visual artists and prop makers to bring projects to life at a high level.
With a background in editorial as Style Editor at Elle Decoration UK and Deputy Interiors Editor at Wallpaper* magazine, I am experienced in managing teams of stylists and producers, as well as commissioning shoots.
My particular passion is architecture and colour , my current practice is underpinned by thorough research and sourcing, with a particular interest in working with artists, makers and craftspeople.
Let’s work together :
@deechops
+44 7958 031 668
Testimonials :
“Despina is a long term valued collaborator: always up to date, with a sharp eye and ferocious work ethic, just as important is that we always enjoy her presence and sensibility,” Tom Dixon OBE.
“Despina is one of the most talented creatives I have worked with during my 20 years in the industry. Her ability to conceive and orchestrate innovative and visually stunning stories and campaigns is second-to-none. She’s also a joy to work with and her professional and passionate approach infuses everything she produces,” Ben Spriggs, Editor-in-Chief, ELLE Decoration UK