We believe design is a form of care.

Care for place, for history, for materials, for continuinty and for the lives that interact with what we create.

Founded by Eleni Karavia and shaped by lived experience in the U.S.A., Greece, Austria, and the United Kingdom, our work bridges brand, environment, and cultural context to create thoughtful, enduring design.

At Studio Viaele [vee-ah-eh-leh], sustainability is not an aesthetic or a claim. It is a way of working, thinking, and choosing responsibly every day.

We design with attention to context, respecting what already exists while making space for what comes next. Our work values craftsmanship, attention to detail and longevity.

We collaborate closely, listen deeply, and build with intention.We believe meaningful design grows from trust, curiosity, and responsibility.

From cultural projects to hospitality and product design, we create work that is grounded, human, and made to last. One of our favourite quotes by Massimo Vignelli is: “If you design it well, it will last forever”

What we do when we are not working

Outside of client work, we continue to learn through research, experimentation, and staying engaged with design, materials, and evolving technologies. We value curiosity as part of our practice and remain attentive to how design responds to social, environmental, and cultural change with responsibility.

Sustainability shapes our daily lives. Conserving resources, participating in community initiatives and embracing a conscious way of living inform our decisions.

You’ll often find us running on roads or trails and spending time in nature and drawing energy from the landscapes around Vienna’s Wienerwald.