Lefteris Heretakis
Designer, educator and community-builder focused on design education
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Valencia, Spain
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Joined January 2026
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Summary
Committed design educator and community-builder who creates forums, podcasts and international collaborations that connect educators, practitioners and students to develop practice-led curricula and pedagogy. newartschool+2
Experienced international lecturer, external examiner and visiting faculty who supports curriculum development, quality assurance and cross-institutional teaching partnerships across Europe and beyond. academia+2
Practising studio director and mentor who integrates professional design practice with teaching, guiding students through real-world projects in branding, publishing and illustration. heretakis+1
Public communicator and podcaster who fosters sector-wide conversation on design education, pedagogy and professional development by amplifying diverse international voices. buzzsprout+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
How to Become a Designer (The Version No One Wants You to Read)
January 1, 2025A practical, experience-driven guide aimed at aspiring designers and students, reflecting on craft, education and the realities of entering the profession with advice for educators and learners.
The New Art School Manifesto
January 1, 2020A manifesto arguing for a craft- and practice-centred approach to art and design education and a critique of current institutional directions.
Various long-form essays on design education and craft
Multiple essays and posts on Medium covering topics such as the future of design education, craft in the AI age, authenticity, and the educator's voice.
Hobbies
Practices Tai Chi. about
Notes
TPThomas Powersaid they've seen
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deliver impressive presentations on complex architecture topics.Mar 18, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid that if they needed to trust someone to manage an important publishing project,
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would be at the top of their list.Jan 31, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most impactful leaders they've seen working across both private and public sectors globally.Jan 30, 2026
TPThomas Powersaid
LHLefteris Heretakis RCA
has impressed them with their ability to bring together top talent, collaborators, and funding in the art world.Jan 29, 2026