The Time Traveler’s Own I was commissioned to design bespoke lettering for an independently published magazine titled The Time Traveler's Own. The lettering was inspired by calligraphy. Initially, I explored various pointed pen styles for the title but ultimately decided on a contemporary interpretation of an Italic hand, incorporating cursive influences to convey the message [...]
95th st. Hyacinth Publishing House anniversary symbol I was happy to work again for St. Hyacinth Publishing House (Księgarnia świętego Jacka), which asked me to design a logo for their 95th anniversary. The concept had to retain the continuity with the branding, but with a more relaxed and joyful mood. Monogram was used in prints, [...]
Speedball nib series Speedball Art, a premier art producer and supplier, commissioned me to design a set of lettering to showcase the versatility of their nibs. Utilizing nibs from the A, B, and C series, I crafted a collection of lettering and flourishing to demonstrate each size and model's unique features and capabilities. Drawing inspiration [...]
Monograms Designing custom monograms based on calligraphy requires a careful balance between simplicity and creativity. The resulting mark must be scalable and adaptable to various reproduction techniques while maintaining its distinct identity. Each monogram begins with handcrafted lettering, ensuring a unique and personalized touch. This process often involves multiple iterations to achieve a design that [...]
Poster Design Poster design has been one of my passions that led me into graphic design. I have showcased my posters in various exhibitions, including multiple editions of the Katowice Poster Biennale, the Social and Political Poster Biennale in Oświęcim, the International Triennial of Stage Poster in Sofia, and the International Poster Biennale in Mexico, [...]
Wordmarks Custom wordmarks and lettering require a careful tailoring of the calligraphic style to the client's requirements and the message that must be communicated. Although the final project is often vectorized, my designs originate from handcrafted lettering and calligraphy. Giving the wordmarks a unique personality frequently requires dozens of iterations that can end in distinctive [...]
Raronize Select Tribe Design has requested my assistance in creating a monogram for a craft distillery with the initials RS, which stands for Raronize Select. My job was to provide the lettering based on both my concepts and sketches of ideas provided by the studio. As a result of cooperation, I prepared dozens of concepts [...]
Titivillus The book I have written and designed as part of my Ph.D. dissertation. Featuring essays on calligraphy and a description of the practical project – a collection of visual aids for teaching calligraphy to graphic design students – the book draws upon my experiences teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice and [...]
Cały Kalarus I have been responsible for designing, conceiving, and editing a monography on a famous Polish artist and designer – prof. Roman Kalarus. The book contains critical texts, essays, and a body of work from over 50 years. Kalarus is mainly known for his poster design work, illustration, printmaking, and collage. The book premiere [...]
Dewey Kenmore monogram I was asked to design a monogram for musician Dewey Kenmore for the cover of his upcoming single. The challenge was achieving an organic and friendly quality while using the Gothic lettering style, which the client requested. Alternative sketches for the monogram
