Konstantinos is a sustainability consultant that focuses on circular design and innovation, with the objective to change consumer behaviour.

In an era of environmental and social emergency, Konstantinos multidisciplinary background addresses issues of sustainability through Design practise, Research and Academia.

Education: PhD candidate - Kingston University / MA Architecture - Royal College of Art / BA Architecture - University of Brighton / BA Interior Design - University of Derby / PgCert - University of the Arts London

Since his graduation from the RCA, his career developed simultaneously in three areas:

Research and innovation – are significant parts of his career, after starting as a design researcher for the Design Council in London, then as a research fellow with The Body Shop International and currently undertaking a PhD at Kingston University.

Published work: Books - Designing for the Circular Economy by Routledge(chapter) // Red Dot by The Design Council (chapter)

Journals - Interiors: Design/Architecture/Culture (pending)

Exhibitions: London Design Biennale 2021 (for further exhibitions please refer to cv)

Design Practice – working with private clients in the UK, China, Spain, Cyprus and the US. As well as with big brands such as British Gas, The Body Shop and Heathrow Airport.

His design work has been published in various high profile magazines including: MARK, Design Boom, ICON Magazine, Interior Design, FRAME, SF Gate, Business Week

Academia – Konstantinos has taught at the Royal College of Art, the University of the Arts London, the University of Brighton and currently he has a Senior Lecturer post at Kingston University, leading the 3rd year in interior design. He is excellent teaching practise has lead the ID course to be for 4 continues years the number one course in the UK.

k.chalaris@kingston.ac.uk