
Early Life and Education
Born in Athens, Greece, Konstantina Gavala began working as an architect long before earning her degree, starting in 2001 while studying at the National Polytechnic of Athens, where she built foundational skills in architecture and engineering. She later graduated from ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering in Barcelona, solidifying her multidisciplinary foundation in architecture, design, and visual arts. She currently pursues a PhD in Architecture.
Professional Journey
With over 25 years in the field—spanning architecture projects, freelance photography, and graphic design. In 2011, she founded Yellow Studio in Barcelona, delivering brand identities, editorial design, packaging, interiors, audiovisuals, and digital media.
In 2017, she co-founded Branding for Writers to empower authors through branding, marketing, and publishing. She has tutored at universities, including ELISAVA‘s Master in Design and Architecture. Currently, as Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of both studios, she innovates with AI-generated concepts, works as a Visual Artist, and holds the position of Director of Operations for Media Arts & Communication Spain at G100: Mission Million.
Achievements and Awards
Konstantina has earned prestigious accolades in Art Direction, Brand Identity, Publication, Advertising Campaign, Editorial Design, and Photography. These honours, alongside features in international magazines and exhibitions, highlight her excellence in art direction and editorial design. Her expertise is further affirmed by jury roles at Online Design Awards since 2023, where she evaluates global submissions and shapes industry benchmarks. She has also exhibited solo photography shows like Travelling Greece and Dead Flowers to My Wedding.
Publications and Authorship
A prolific author, Konstantina debuted in 2023 with Deja Huella (two Spanish editions on books as marketing tools), followed by Tu Voz, Tu Libro and Writing & Creativity Workbook, and Author of Your Future. Her upcoming 2026 release of Your Voice, Your Book in English continues empowering professionals via writing, design, and publishing.
Philosophy and Impact
Passionate about emotional connections, Konstantina builds brands that resonate, specializing in identity, book design, AI innovations, architecture, and global perspectives. As speaker, tutor, and creative force, she transforms expertise into career catalysts.
Education
- M.Arch. in Architecture, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 1997–2004 | Thesis: Kronos—Rehabilitating an abandoned industrial building focusing on adaptive reuse and sustainable urban regeneration.
- Urbanism (Erasmus Exchange), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), 2002
- MA in Design, Visuals & Architecture, Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, 2005–2006
- MA in Photography & Design, Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, 2009–2010
- PhD Candidate in Architecture (Expected 2026), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Jan 2018–Sep 2026 |Thesis: Metropolis of the Future through Cinematography in the 20th Century—Analysing architecture-film interplay, architectural language, and urban perceptions.
Work Experience
- Founder and Creative Director, Yellow Studio, since 2011
- Co-founder and Creative Director, Branding for Writers, since 2017
- Director of Operations, Media Arts & Communication Spain, G100: Mission Million, since 2025
- Jury Member, Online Design Awards, since 2023
- Art Director, Grupo Dionisos, 2022-2023 & 2013-2017
- Architect, Gavalas Architecture, 2004-2012
Tutoring & Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor | Coordinator | Communications Manager, ELISAVA (MA in Image, Design & Architecture), 2011-2012
- Tutor (Photography), Ahylo / ΥΠΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ, 2012
- Academic Tutor, BambooLab Architecture Workshop, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, 2005
- Tutor (Editorial Design), Various Workshops for Freelancers, Barcelona Activa & LIDERA, 2023-2024
Awards
- Gold. Brand Identity Category. ODA Awards, 2024
- Silver. Brand Collateral Category. ODA Awards, 2024
- Selección ANUARIA. Best Editorial Publication Design. Anuaria Premio Nacional de Diseño Gráfico, 2024
- Selección CLAP. Best Illustrated Book Design. CLAP Premio Internacional de Diseño, 2023
- Gold. Advertising Campaign. ODA Awards, 2023
- Silver. Publications Category.ODA Awards, 2023
- Winner. Art Direction Category. ODA Awards, 2023
- Winner. Publications Category. ODA Awards, 2023
- Winner. Portrait Category. Mambo Magazine, 2012
- Finalist. Brangulí was here—what about you? Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona, 2011
- Winner. Digital Illustration. Circuito de Arte (exhibited at Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid), 2011
- Finalist. Dreams. Blipoint, 2010
Publications: Books
- ¡Deja Huella! Impulsa tu Carrera a Través de tu Libro, 2023-2024
- Crea tu Plan 360º (Marca Personal y Libro). Workbook, 2023-2024
- Tu Voz, Tu Libro. Cómo Dar Vida a Tus Ideas en Papel, 2025
- Author (of) Your Future. Skyrocket Your Career with a Book, 2025
- The Complete Plan 360º. Your Brand & Book Roadmap, 2025
- ESCRIBIR. Una Agenda Trimestral de Escritura y Creatividad, 2025
- WRITING. A Quarterly Writing and Creativity Journal, 2025
- Maqueta tu Libro en 24 Horas. Diseño Editorial para Autores en Amazon KDP, 2026
- Your Voice, Your Book ⇾ PENDING
- Emprendedoras y Autoras dejando Huella ⇾ PENDING
- AGENDA, Editor’s Choice, Blurb, 2011
- Portraits. Musicians and Artists, Blurb, 2009
Publications: Magazines & Features
- TVE. TVEmprende. Host: Juanma Romero, 2023
- The heroine’s journey, 2019
- M21 Radio. People on the Grid, 2018
- On designing our logo: Yellow Studio, 2018
- Políedre. La Barcelona Poliédrica, 2014
- Mambo revista no. 12, Winning image publication, 2012
- DISPARO MAGAZINE (“Azul”), Los Gigantes, 2011
- TalentyArt, Interview on photography and creativity, 2011
- ΧΟΡΕΥΩ no. 7, editorial: ΔΟΜΝΑ ΣΑΜΙΟΥ, (photographs), 2009
- 102 x ΜΕΤΑΞΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ. Publication by ed. “ΔΟΜΕΣ” featuring 102 outstanding residential complex studies by Greek architects, 2007
- ΑΛΑΝΑ nos. 1–13, Regular contributor (texts & photos), 2005–2008
- ΠΟΣΙΜΟΝ ΥΔΩΡ no. 14, Texts & photos published, 2004
- ΣΗΜΑΤΑ ΚΑΠΝΟΥ (quarterly), Regular contributor (texts), 2003–2004
Workshops, Seminars & Speaking Engagements
- Workshop Crea tu ebook y posiciónate en tu sector, Incubadora Almogàvers, Barcelona Activa, Barcelona, 2024
- Workshop Deja Huella, the Cover, 2023
- Workshop on Branding and Editorial Design, Barcelona Activa, 2023
- Workshop ΔΙΠΤΥΧΟ +/-, ΥΠΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ Festival, 2012
- Workshop BambooLab, [libro] Universitat Illes Balears, Palma (Mallorca), 2005
- Webinar ¿Cómo impulsar tu liderazgo a través de los libros?, Visionarias BUSINESS, 2024
- Seminar Posiciónate con tu ebook, BIZ Barcelona, 2023
- Webinar Deja Huella, Womenalia, 2023
- Seminar Το θεατό και το αθέατο: κρίση και αυτοπεποίθηση, ΥΠΟ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ Festival, 2012
- Speaker. Jornada LIDERA Emprendedoras y autoras dejando huella, Edifici MediaTIC, Barcelona, 2025
- Speaker. Jornada LIDERA Networking amb autores, Cibernarium, 2024
Book Presentations
- Book Presentation. Deja Huella: Impulsa tu carrera a través de tu libro (invitada especial: Teresa Barò), LOFT 153, Barcelona, 2023
Solo Exhibitions
- Mediterranean · South, Tucco, Barcelona, 2013
- Travelling to Greece, Sala Sándalo, Barcelona, 2012
- Homage to the Forks, Ca l’Andreu, Barcelona, 2010
- Dead Flowers to My Wedding, Kannon Gyo · Wagallery, Barcelona, 2010
Group Exhibitions
- Fotoemotion, Galería Maxó, Barcelona, 2013
- Innovatio II, City Hall of Yecla, Murcia, 2013
- Elisava Fashion Lab Show, Fábrica Moritz, Barcelona, Spain, 2012
- R.T.ficial Festival, Moni Lazariston, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2012
- Imagery Dimension. International Festival for Art + Innovation, 2012
- CODCAST CHANNEL, public spaces in Milan, Italy, 2012
- Yo seré tus ojos, Caja Madrid, Barcelona, 2011
- Circuito de cine, Museo Reina Sofía, Madrid, 2011
- Petit Gráffic Show 2, Inusual Project Space, Barcelona, 2011
- TalentyArt Colectiva 2, TalentyArt, Paco Rabal CC, Madrid, 2011
- Barcelona 2000–2010, Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB), 2011
- Petit Gráffic Show, Asociación Freedonia, Barcelona, 2011
- R.T.FICIAL festival, curated by Vasiliki Lazaridou, Mitilini, Greece, 2011
- Feria de Fraga, Fraga, Spain, 2010
- Group photography exhibition, Simbiosis, Barcelona, 2010
- Dreams/Sueños, Estudio Nómada, Barcelona, 2010
- Al límite de la sobreexposición, ELISAVA, Barcelona, 2010
- 102 x ΜΕΤΑΞΟΥΡΓΕΙΟ, Featuring 102 Outstanding Residential Complex Studies by Greek Architects, Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece, 2006
- Kronos, “Aeschylea” Festival by the Municipality of Elefsina, Greece, 2004
- Group photography exhibition, University of Patras, Patras, Greece, 2002










































