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Motto
Everything is very uncertain and that's what calms me down - Moomins, Tove Jansson
Poland
Martyna
Blaszczyk
Design
Sustainability, Social Design, Solutions for the City
Bio
Art historian, continuing her scientific work as part of her doctorate, focusing on issues related to intercultural dialogue, hybridity of art and the problem of cultural identity.
Professionally associated with Tri-City cultural institutions since 2014. Since 2020, a member of the Gdynia Design Days team and PPNT Gdynia | Design Center. Curator of exhibitions, manager of exhibition program for the festival, manager of the MANUBA project, author of articles on design and history of art.
Clients
MANUBA project, Long Live Design Exhibition, Creative Circular Cities EU project, Gdynia Design Days exhibitions, IKEA partnership, Porsche partnership
Awards
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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.
Jakub
Kozniewski
We're getting there.
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.
Michal
Piernikowski
Polish design consistently marks its presence on global markets, combining diferent perspectives that reflects the cultural context of Poland, while perfectly adapting to the expectations of customers from all over the world. Today polish design not only draws on its history and regional motifs, creatively reinterpreting patterns from the past, but also develops by embracing new values like: innovation, responsibility, resourcefulness, locality, and nostalgia.