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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
More Speakers and Mentors
Patryk
Hardziej
In Poland after World War II, many designers were active in creating graphic symbols. Due to specific political conditions, these projects could be much more free and artistic than in the West. Besides the Polish poster, it is the graphic symbol that is particularly noteworthy when it comes to design in Poland.
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.
Bartlomiej
Witanski
I have the impression that design culture in Poland has been changing in a good way over the last few years. Increasingly, clients see value in what we do and appreciate it. Of course, there will also be people who do not fully value our work, in which case it is better to let such a project go.
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?)