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Motto
The design has to be fun, otherwise it doesn't make sense.
Poland
Jan
Diehl-Michalowski
Design
Branding
Bio
Jan is a graphic designer, founder of deal design • studio and academic lecturer (PhD in Arts). He deals with visual communication, branding and typography.
Graduate of the Faculty of Media Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, BA (2013). Studied at the Higher School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg (2012-2013) and at the Sorbonne (Paris III – Sorbonne Nouvelle) Master 1 – cultural mediation (2015). Master's degree at the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (2017). PhD defended at the Faculty of Interior Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (2018-2022).
He is an assistant professor at the Academy of Technology and Arts in Warsaw, lecturing in the field of design and interior architecture. He teaches at the Faculty of Interior Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw on part-time and postgraduate studies. He has lectured, among others, in Georgia: Caucasus University (2024), Belgium: Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp (2023), Portugal: Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon (2023), in China: Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics (2019-2022), in Germany: Hochschule Düsseldorf (2020), in Armenia: Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction (2019, 2023) and in France: École National Supérieure d’Art, Dijon (2018).
Clients
Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, The Gallery Studio Theatre, Polish Academy of Sciences, Gombrowicz Museum, The Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology
Awards
Polish Poster Biennale, The Project of the Year, Polish Graphic Design Awards, Fonts in use
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Yoshiko
Hada
Though this is about illustration, I think there is a tendency to prefer narrative and explanatory elements over visual (graphical ) interest. (But maybe things have changed a bit recently?)
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.
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.
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.