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Motto
Poland
Michal
Piernikowski
Design
social design
Bio
Director of the Łódź Design Festival. Enthusiast of urban activities and design. Initiator and co-organizer of many projects related to the creative industries, m.in. the Ad Days Advertising Festival, the Creative Industries Conference, Art_Inkubatora and Fotofestiwal. Co-founder of Łódź Art Center, member of the team implementing activities in Łódź to popularize broadly understood design.
Clients
make me!, must have, Polish Job, Polish Job 2.0,
Awards
Annual Award of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage in Design
Design Alive Award
Badge of Merit for the City of Lodz
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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.
Youl
Joe
History of Korean design and Hangul(Korean Letter), conservatism of Korean culture.
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.