Worldwide focus is not an oxymoron

Double Decker is an independent design-curating agency, founded in London, with roots across the globe. Created by Wilhelm Finger and Melita Skamnaki, who both have over a decade’s experience within the creative industry, Double Decker has curated exhibitions and events internationally, from Europe to South America.

Our approach to contemporary curating celebrates curiosity, concept and narrative as well as a rich experience that engages all the senses. Experiences are brought to life through creating powerful interactions between visitors and exhibits.

With an international outlook, Double Decker provides a multidisciplinary service for projects of all scales. We encompass curating consultancy, fashion curating, space curating, design sourcing, event curating, commissions and publications. Our team includes a wide network of professionals, with whom Double Decker works on a regular basis in order to meet the specific needs of each project.

Biographies

Wilhelm Finger has worked as an Art Director in the music and fashion industry over ten years and has gradually moved into curation. He has worked for leading fashion publications such as Wonderland, Ten Magazine, Iqons Magazine and Tush Magazine. He has created design concepts for Studio UK, on accounts for Comme des Garçons, Shiseido and the strategic relaunch of Topshop. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Communication Design from Central Saint Martins and he completed an MA in Curating Contemporary Design at Kingston University in partnership with the Design Museum, London. In 2009 he co-founded Double Decker with Melita Skamnaki.

Melita Skamnaki has an MA in Curating Contemporary Design from Kingston University in partnership with the Design Museum, London (2008). She also studied Art and Design at Camberwell College of Arts, and Creative Advertising at West Thames College, London. She is a former Creative Director at DDB Athens, Upset Athens and Ogilvy Athens, dealing with clients such us Vodafone, TIM, Action Aid, Seat and Aegean Airlines. Her work has received awards at several advertising festivals. She worked with the research team of the Design Museum for the Brit Insurance Designers of the Year 2008 Exhibition. She has curated several exhibitions and is a contributor to +design magazine (Athens), writing articles about design. In 2009 she co-founded Double Decker with Wilhelm Finger.