Designers in Seoul
Designers in Tokyo
Designers in Taipei
Column Four
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Motto
Be honorable towards people and always dress well when meeting with a client - Karol Śliwka
Poland
Patryk
Hardziej
Design
Illustration, Poster, Branding, Logo
Bio
Patryk Hardziej – illustrator, graphic designer, creator of film posters, author of books on the history of graphic symbols, and researcher.
Lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk and founder of the Karol Śliwka Foundation. Initiator and curator of the 2nd Polish Exhibition of Graphic Marks and the ILUSTRATOR – Illustrated Communication Festival.
Multiple award winner in industry competitions, including the KTR Gold Award and the title of Designer of the Year at the Polish Graphic Design Awards.
Clients
Levi's, Disney, Converse, Mondadori Libri, New Scientist
Awards
European Design Awards, KTR, Polish Graphic Design Awards, The Most Beautiful Polish Book, Cover AwArts, 30/30 the best Polish Album Cover
More Speakers and Mentors
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?)
Ola
Niepsuj
Polish design culture is deeply rooted in a rich tradition of poster art, known as the "Polish School of Poster Art," a movement that combined bold graphics and a strong sense of symbolism to convey complex messages with minimal resources. Contemporary Polish design often draws inspiration from this heritage, including "designing by hand", while blending it with a modern, digital aesthetic.
Jakub
Kozniewski
We're getting there.