About:
Krystian Kowalski was born in Warsaw into a family of artists. He graduated from the Design Products department at the Royal College of Art in London (MA 2010) and the Faculty of Industrial Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (BA 2006 Hons). He gained experience working in design studios in Warsaw, Lodz, Bellini studio in Milan. In 2009 - 2013 he was a co-founder and partner at Kompott Studio, nominated for the FX International Interior Design Award 2010 in the category of Breakthrough Talent of the Year. In 2016 - 2021 Krystian was a Creative Director at Tylko
Awards:
Must Have Award | Asteria | 2023
Must Have Award | Kite | 2023
Must Have Award | Baltic | 2022
Man of the decade of the Polish furniture industry | Shortlisted | Biznes Meble | 2021
Oyster armchair has been purchased for the Design Collection of the National Museum in Warsaw | 2020
The Best Of Elle Decoration | Best Designer nominee| 2020
Dobry Wzór Finalist | Frank | 2019
Designer Of The Year | Institute of Industrial Design | 2018
Man of the Year | Nominee | Mebel Plus | 2018
German Design Award Winner | Grace | 2018
Good Design Award | Grace | 2018
Must Have Award | Grace | 2018
DA Magazine Award | Kreator | 2018
IF Design Award | Mesh | 2017
Must Have Award | Mesh | 2017
Must Have Award | Anvil Storage | 2017
Dobry Wzór Finalist | Ultra | 2017
Dobry Wzór Finalist | Sundmo | 2016
EDIDA nominee | Boo | 2015
Must Have Award | Nordic | 2015
Dobry Wzór Finalist | Link | 2015
Must Have Award | Classic | 2015
Must Have Award | Ripple | 2015
Must Have Award | Oyster | 2015
Must Have Award | Boo | 2015
Must Have Award | Bureau | 2014
FX International Interior Design Award | nominee | 2010
To get in touch :
phone: +48 518 601 310
email: i@krystiankowalski.com
In 2013, he established his own design practice in Warsaw. Krystian works with leading international furniture and product brands. His work is focused on finding intelligent, human-centred solutions that go beyond the obvious & attempt to offer a fresh and observational approach to any given problem. The practice combines a technology research, advance 3D modelling with manual skills. His love for making and building things gives him a unique perspective on manufacturing solutions, material qualities and the DNA of each particular product, and the studio's busy workshop remains at the heart of his process.
Clients:
MDD | Baltic2 2022 |Fat Frank 2021 | Baltic 2021 |Grace chair 2020 | Frank 2018 | Grace sofa 2018 | Mesh 2016| Ulti 2016 | Ultra 2016 |
Vox | Stello 2023 |
Aprile | Asteria 2022 |
Tylko | Totem Mill 2015 |
Tylko | Creative Direction since December 12.2016 - 12.2021| Products: Type01, Type01 veneer, Type02, Type03, Sideboard Collection.
Tamo | Shapes 2021 | Arche 2022 | Blob 2022
Comforty | Oyster Lounge 2017 | Anvil Table 2016 | Anvil Storage 2016 | Oyster 2015 | Ripple 2015 | Classic 2015 | Anvil 2015 | Boo 2013 | Kite 2022 | Macarone 2022 | Basic 2022 | Oyster stool 2022 |
Noti | Prism Chair 2014 | Nordic 2015 |
Ikea | Bureau PS Collection 2014 | Sundmo 2015 |
Marbet Style | Link Modular Furniture 2014 |
BRAVIA Sony | UNLTD. 2013 |
Koło | Anty Slide 2013 |
Amica | Gas Hob 2011 |
Mint Gallery | Folding Bench, Prototype 2010 |
Nils Holger Moormann | Chair/Stool, Prototype 2010 |
Krehky | Boxes, Prototype 2009 |
Marro / Corian DuPont | Taka Table 2009 |
Iker | Trim Chair 2007 |