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Jan
Bajtlik
Design
Bio
Jan Bajtlik is a multidisciplinary artist working with painting, drawing and design.
He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. In 2011 he was a visiting student at ESAG Penninghen in Paris. Since 2016 he has been working for Hermès, creating designs for silk scarves, bags, ready to wear, fashion accessories, ceramics, fabrics, enamel jewellery, watches and scenography.
Jan also collaborated with Swatch and Mazda. In 2023, he made a drawing performance in Dover Street Market in Tokyo. His drawings appeared, among others, in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Courrier International, Google, Vogue. His works are in private collections in Poland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, England, and the United States.
Clients
Hermes, Mazda, Swatch, Google, Vogue
Awards
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Ada
Zielinska
People from other countries might not know that the design culture in Poland is deeply rooted in both tradition and innovation. The iconic Polish School of Poster, which emerged in the mid-20th century, remains influential, known for its unique blend of surrealism, symbolism, and minimalism. Another lesser-known aspect is the role of graphic design. While Polish posters have gained international recognition, graphic design, including elements like logos, packaging, and printed materials, has only recently been rediscovered and appreciated. Polish graphic design icons such as Karol Śliwka, Jerzy Treutler, and Roman Duszek are behind these influential works.
Jan
Diehl-Michalowski
In Poland, design is still in the development phase and there is currently no one specific dominant style characteristic only of our country. Until recently, we were trying to design correctly, and now we are looking at how to design incorrectly.
Ksawery
Komputery
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.
Zofia
Dzierzawska-Bojanowska
Polish design history has been very tumuluous and directly related to the country's history and political systems.