I am a passionate graphic designer and owner of the design studio Caldimona, with over 15 years of experience in editorial design, branding, and exhibition design. My focus lies in developing visual concepts for cultural institutions, publishers, and businesses, guiding projects from the idea through to design and layout, all the way to production and digital implementation.

Paulina Szymaniuk

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I am a passionate graphic designer and owner of the design studio Caldimona, with over 15 years of experience in editorial design, branding, and exhibition design. My focus lies in developing visual concepts for cultural institutions, publishers, and businesses, guiding projects from the idea through to design and layout, all the way to production and digital implementation.

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I am a passionate graphic designer and owner of the design studio Caldimona, with over 15 years of experience in editorial design, branding, and exhibition design. My focus lies in developing visual concepts for cultural institutions, publishers, and businesses, guiding projects from the idea through to design and layout, all the way to production and digital implementation.

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Language

German
Advanced
English
Intermediate
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Designstudio Caldimona
January 1, 2015 - Present
Development of editorial and brand concepts for publishers and museums, including marketing materials, online magazines, posters, and exhibition projects.
Art Director at Various Magazines (Wróżka, DOM+DOM, Weranda, DOM & WNĘTRZE)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015
Led magazine projects and improved layout, typography, and visual concepts, enhancing reader friendliness.
Graphic Designer at TWÓJ STYL (Bauer Media Group)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Designed feature sections, selected images, and retouched photos in close collaboration with editorial and photo teams.
Art Director at Various (Wróżka, DOM+DOM, Weranda, DOM & WNĘTRZE)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015
Led magazine projects, relaunching print titles by improving layout, typography, and image concepts to enhance reader friendliness. Managed design teams while collaborating closely with editorial and photography departments.
Art Director at N/A
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015
Led magazine projects, improved print titles through relaunch and layout, and managed design teams and freelancers in close collaboration with editorial and photography teams.
Graphic Designer at N/A
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Designed feature spreads, selected and retouched images, and collaborated closely with editorial teams in the magazine sector.

Education

M.A. Graphic Design at Akademie der Bildenden Künste Warschau
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
M.A. Grafikdesign at Akademie der Bildenden Künste Warschau
January 11, 2030 - March 26, 2026
M.A. Grafikdesign at Akademie der Bildenden Künste Warschau
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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