Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
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Motto
Paul Rand: Without play, there would be no Picasso. Without play, there is no experimentation. Experimentation is the quest for answers.
Poland
Ola
Niepsuj
Design
Graphic Design
Bio
Ola Niepsuj is an internationally recognized and award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and art director.
Her work bridges the worlds of commercial and fine art and has been published by some of the world’s leading brands, newspapers, magazines, and publishers. Her work has been shown at over 200 exhibitions in 34 countries, she has won and been nominated for over 30 international awards and prizes.
Ola’s style is inspired by her observations of daily life, in the interesting juxtapositions of urban visual culture, and the creative possibilities of chance and coincidence. Her unique process is based on working by hand with paper; a process that lends her works a playful, tactile, and multidimensional quality when translated to digital format.
Clients
Adidas, Levi's, Nike, IKEA, Disney, Warner Music, New York Times
Awards
Red Dot, International Design Awards, Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, British Book Design and Production Awards,Polish Graphic Design Awards, Advertisement Creators’ Club, The Academy of British Cover Design Award, Art in Architecture
More Speakers and Mentors
Oksana
Shmygol
While the most known and celebrated inspirations from the Polish graphic design history is the 1950-80s Polish School of Posters, there is also a less known history of great logo design and typography, which we only started discovering recently. Nowadays Poland has amazing and internationally renowned designers in different fields - illustration, branding, typography and more. The community of professionals - individual designers and studios - is strong and friendly, we learn from each other and give each other advice, but also consciously build market standards together.
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.
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.
Lars
Harmsen
Many people think we Germans are perfect. What nonsense!