My story

I’m a graphic designer, painter and creative thinker based in Paris. My approach is inquisitive and collaborative and I believe in big ideas, research and crafted aesthetic. I was born and grew up in the industrial city of Konin, Poland. Ever since I can remember, I’ve always held an interest for art and design, in some form or another. This sealed my fate and put me on the path to a lifelong ambition to become an artist.

At that time I was also fascinated by computers. That’s why after graduating from high school I studied IT for two years. As a result, my technical capabilities and understanding were greatly expanded. A few years later, I majored in Painting in college, attending the University of Arts in Poznan, eventually earning a MFA and graduating with honours in 2011. That same year I earned my bachelor’s degree in Romance philology. Like everything in my life, the idea of studying French was born of a true passion. I fell in love with it pretty instantly, thanks to inspiring teachers during my time at school. Studying two degrees at the same time was a challenge; nevertheless, I couldn’t give up on making my dreams a reality.

Upon graduation, I worked as a teaching assistant of prof. zw. Janusz Marciniak at the UAP. Although I enjoyed working with students, the life of an academic did not show any prospect for the future, so I chose a career in design. Kiwi Group was the first design agency I worked for. In addition, I was giving French classes to business professionals and companies. Both jobs made me realise what my potential was, opened my eyes to new experiences, and improved my professional skills.

In 2014 I made a life-changing decision and moved to Berlin. I was ready to push my career forward. Now, with 5 years in the industry, my experience includes work at Kiwi Group in Poland, Realgestalt GmbH, Iconic Consulting GmbH and Valmano GmbH in Berlin. As a designer, I was exposed to all stages of the design process from pitching to finished artwork and print production. The self-directed nature of the role allowed me to concurrently develop my aesthetic and discover my leadership skills.

Lately I like to focus on 3D and motion graphics. Solving problems leading to exciting challenges. Building products from the start and making things beautiful is what keeps me loving my job.

Areas of Expertise
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Visual Communication
Identity Design
Logo Design
Packaging Design
Brand and Design strategy
Print and Publishing
Campaign Development
Information Graphics
Web Design

References
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available on request

Core Skills
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Technical Skills
An advanced knowledge of industry standard software; Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Acrobat Professional, Autodesk Maya. An understanding of HTML, CSS and the use of content management systems such as WordPress. Fluent in Mac & PC.

Artistic Background
Sketching is a vital tool for the artist and designer to communicate ideas. As a professional I bring a background of relevant work experience and knowledge of different art techniques to whatever design I create. I am skilled in working with typography, colour, image and layout.

Individual Exhibitions
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Pop-cultural sense of sacrum (Popkulturowe odczucie sacrum)
painting graduate exhibition, University of Arts (Poznan, Poland 2011)

Introspection (Introspekcja)
Painting Studio XII at 10 Szewska Street (Poznan, Poland 2010)

Party
Signum Gallery (Poznan, Poland 2009)

Collective Exhibitions
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Heart to heart (Serce dla serca)
charity painting exhibition, hospital at Długa Street (Poznan, Poland 2009)

Painting Studio XII (XII Pracownia Malarstwa)
Contemporary Art Gallery (Wloclawek, Poland 2009)

Space in a work of art (Przestrzeń w dziele sztuki)
Inner Space Contemporary Art Gallery (Poznan, Poland 2007)

Decalogue (Dekalog)
Judaism Festival, in the former apartment of a rabbi at 10 Szewska Street (Poznan, Poland 2007)

Last Supper (Ostatnia Wieczerza)
Jesuit Gallery (Poznan, Poland 2006)

Social Commitment
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participation in the 3rd Art and Social Activity Meeting in Rybojady: Happiness Workshop
(III Spotkanie Sztuki i Działań Społecznych w Rybojadach: Warsztaty Radości Życia)
(Poland, 2009)

participation in the 1st Art and Social Activity Meeting in Rybojady: Happiness Workshop
(I Spotkanie Sztuki i Działań Społecznych w Rybojadach: Warsztaty Radości Życia)
(Poland, 2007)

chairman of Audit Committee at the University of Arts in Poznan
(Poland, 2007)