MEDS SPETSES TEASER

MEDS annually hosts its flagship event which consists of a two-week workshop in order to enhance the communication and exchange of knowledge expertise and skills between design enthusiasts. Welcoming over 200 participants MEDS offers an opportunity to develop their skills not only as design thinkers, but also as design leaders.
This year MEDS Workshop will take place in Greece.
Spetses is a greek island that combines historical richness, tradition and natural beauty. Through time, the island became extremely touristic and the consequences of tourism have affected its identity. In order to serve the enormous numbers of tourists the island hosts each year, locals had to leave their traditional professions and are occupied with new jobs that refer to the island’s new touristic identity. So, traditional professions are currently dying.
“Memniso” in ancient greek means “remember”
The idea of the workshop is to bring these traditional professions together with contemporary crafts and design by exploring new capabilities and learning techniques from expert local craftsmen. The goals of the workshop are to not only learning from the locals, but also exchanging knowledge and sharing skills.

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Directed/Edited : Chara Kaika Drone shots : Michael Liaroutsos Assistant Producer: Marianna Tsapepa