Live at the XK Intersection

Field Notes
Four ways I look at the world. Tap a circle.
EExperienceWhere you can find me
Yes, I'm a mermaid (see About). You'll always find me near water. Underwater is a whole other life, and it's my safe place.
CCreativityWhat inspires me
I'm always somewhere new, and my friends and family have stopped being surprised by where I turn up. You'll find me with a camera or on a walk, taking photos that challenge how I see the world and teach me to really look.
PPerspectiveWhat shifts my mindset
I've set a goal to meet at least one new person every week. Every person is a window onto how someone else sees the world, and you never know what you'll learn.
UUniverseCulture fun fact
In Paris I ate only steak tartare, escargot and frog legs for three days straight, every meal, to find the best one.























































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Xanthe Kakaras
Art Direction + Design




Next Stop: Art Photo & Video  
Through image and motion, this is where I explore more intentional, and constructed visual work.


Will-o'-the-Wisp 2020. The Bayside Art Gallery Award 
Year 12 Media Portfolio 202. Perception & Misperception


Year 12 Media Portfolio 2021. Perception & Misperception




A Thousand Joys, Florence Italy

In Florence’s historic jewelry district, I led creative direction for A Thousand Joys, shaping brand identity through design, content, and campaigns. My work bridged heritage and modern storytelling across digital and physical touchpoints.




A Thousand Joys: Video campaign 
A Thousand Joys: Photo campaign 






Film Promotion

Drawing from my fine art background and passion for photo manipulation, I developed a series of promotional posters for imagined films and real film festivals. These works explore narrative, tone, and visual storytelling to create compelling, cinematic moments.




A fictional poster about a mermaid game show
A fictional poster about a mermaid game show


Movie Promotion for Happy Horizon’s an upcoming Aussie Film



         

All work on this site was independently concepted, art directed, designed, built and produced by me.



© Xanthe Kakaras  
Last Updated April 2026


Full Network


Case StudyNameType

Senses of GreeceAllouEditorial & Publication


Florentine JewelryA Thousand JoysSocial Media Marketing


Wild Energy TeaBlimey!Branding + Packaging


Coffee ConservatoryBrewtopiaExperiential Design


Character ExperienceHattie the HedgehogBranding Design


Magnesium-Infused SportswearMotioPackaging Design


Teleportation ServicesQIKExperiential Design


Medieval Skin RemediesRenovare CraftPackaging Design


The Auditory Processing DeviceSyftProduct Design + UX/UI


Food Delivery AppTradishUX/UI Design


         

All work on this site was independently concepted, art directed, designed, built and produced by me.



© Xanthe Kakaras  
Last Updated October 2026