Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
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art in public space
panGenerator is a new media art & design collective based in Warsaw, Poland, (Krzysztof Cybulski, Krzysztof Goliński and Jakub Koźniewski). Since 2010 the group creates unique projects exploring new means of creative expression and interaction with the audience.
Their works are characterised by blending ephemeral digital realm with physical world. panGenerator is mixing bits & atoms to create audience-engaging, dynamic and tangible experiences in opposition to typically static, hermetic and unapproachable conventions prevalent to traditional, mainstream “modern art” practice.
panGenerator blurs the common divisions between art, design and engineering, creating large scale interactive installations commissioned by cultural institutions and commercial brands as well as purely experimental musical interfaces or speculative and critical pieces of art. Apart from their creative endeavours, the members of the group are engaged in various education initiatives, providing workshops and lectures on new media art and technology worldwide.
TENCENT (Shimmering Pulse), (Szczecin Philharmonic) Spiralalala, Pilecki Institut Berlin (EROSION), Disney (Mickeyphon), Copernicus Science Center (The Abacus), Katowice City of Gardens (The Wall of Sound), Adam Mickeiwicz Institute (Apparatum)
Cannes Golden Lions
PrixArs - Ars Electronica
KTR
PGDA
POLITYKA "Passports"
LUMEN PRIZE shortlist

In the world of graphic design Poland is known for Polish School of Posters active in 1950s-1980s with expressive solutions based mainly on illustration. In the last years we finally started discovering the unknown heritage in logo design and typography with great masters such as Karol Śliwka, Ryszard Bojar and many more.

Poland's design culture is deeply rooted in its rich history and traditions, blending modern aesthetics with folk art. One aspect that people from other countries might not know is the strong influence of Polish Poster Art, which emerged in the mid-20th century and is characterized by its unique combination of simplicity, bold colors, and surreal elements. Additionally, Polish designers often draw inspiration from the country's turbulent history and diverse architecture, creating works that are both innovative and reflective of Poland's cultural heritage.

We're getting there.

As someone who studied design at a university in Korea, I’ve observed that there are a vast number of design schools in the country. Considering Korea's population size, the number of design graduates is quite substantial. I find this to be an interesting fact when it comes to understanding the Korean design scene.