Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
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Motto
We must rethink design’s role in society by embracing inclusive, ethical, and community-driven practices. Design should promote justice, healing, and connection to nature, moving beyond sustainability toward regeneration. Our work must support a more equitable and ecological future for all.
Poland / Indonesia
Kuki
Iwanski
Design
Illustration
Bio
Kuki, born on 1985, involved in poster design, branding, and illustration. His work thrives on spontaneity, but don’t be fooled—it’s all about balance and order. With influences from Neo-Plasticism and Bauhaus, Kuki’s style leans into clean, geometric shapes that keep things fresh and modern.
He’s all about ditching realism for abstract forms, creating designs where simplicity rules. You’ll see shapes overlap, but never fully hide, keeping things visually engaging without getting too chaotic. Kuki’s design journey is all about experimenting without losing his cool.
He believes good design can come from anywhere—whether it’s branding, prints, or commercial projects. With a bit of intuition and a dash of creativity, he blends fun with functionality, proving design can be thoughtful without being overly serious.
Clients
Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery, Wordbank, Heineken, Studio, Malta
Awards
European Design Awards, China International Poster Biennale, Polish Film Festival, Oesol International Typography Award, B.I International Poster Art Biennale, Communication Arts, International China Poster Biennale, TDC Annual Awards
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Te Ming
Wang
Taiwan's design culture integrates influences from diverse cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Western, and indigenous elements, creating a unique and multifaceted style. Additionally, Taiwanese designers emphasize refinement and intricacy, often incorporating local cultural elements such as temple fairs, calligraphy, and traditional crafts into their designs, highlighting cultural heritage. The design industry in Taiwan is closely linked with the technology sector, demonstrating competitiveness in UI/UX design and smart product design. These characteristics may not be fully understood or recognized internationally. Furthermore, Taiwanese design is often influenced by social and political contexts, reflecting concerns about issues such as the environment and local identity.
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?)
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.
Jakub
Kozniewski
We're getting there.