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PERSONAL SUMMARY Interior designer and creative lead with experience in commercial, hospitality and exhibition spaces. My work combines strong aesthetic direction with spatial planning and the coordination of interdisciplinary design processes. I specialize in developing interior concepts, layouts and spatial narratives that balance visual identity, functionality and user experience. My projects range from office and hospitality environments to exhibitions and public spaces, delivered from concept development through design coordination and execution. Alongside professional practice, I have taught design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, developing courses focused on spatial perception, proportion and design thinking. I am the founder of Teren Studio and a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź. My work has been featured in international media including Dezeen, Frame Magazine and LS:N Global. A transdisciplinary background across architecture, fashion and visual design allows me to create spaces where innovation is combined with clear functional logic and a strong aesthetic identity. Portfolio available at: terenstudio.pl. Selected projects include commercial interiors, workplace concepts and exhibition spaces developed from spatial concept through design execution.…PERSONAL SUMMARY Interior designer and creative lead with experience in commercial, hospitality and exhibition spaces. My work combines strong aesthetic direction with spatial planning and the coordination of interdisciplinary design processes. I specialize in developing interior concepts, layouts and spatial narratives that balance visual identity, functionality and user experience. My projects range from office and hospitality environments to exhibitions and public spaces, delivered from concept development through design coordination and execution. Alongside professional practice, I have taught design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, developing courses focused on spatial perception, proportion and design thinking. I am the founder of Teren Studio and a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź. My work has been featured in international media including Dezeen, Frame Magazine and LS:N Global. A transdisciplinary background across architecture, fashion and visual design allows me to create spaces where innovation is combined with clear functional logic and a strong aesthetic identity. Portfolio available at: terenstudio.pl. Selected projects include commercial interiors, workplace concepts and exhibition spaces developed from spatial concept through design execution.

Pola Stepien

Interior Designer, Designer, Architect, +5

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PERSONAL SUMMARY Interior designer and creative lead with experience in commercial, hospitality and exhibition spaces. My work combines strong aesthetic direction with spatial planning and the coordination of interdisciplinary design processes. I specialize in developing interior concepts, layouts and spatial narratives that balance visual identity, functionality and user experience. My projects range from office and hospitality environments to exhibitions and public spaces, delivered from concept development through design coordination and execution. Alongside professional practice, I have taught design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, developing courses focused on spatial perception, proportion and design thinking. I am the founder of Teren Studio and a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź. My work has been featured in international media including Dezeen, Frame Magazine and LS:N Global. A transdisciplinary background across architecture, fashion and visual design allows me to create spaces where innovation is combined with clear functional logic and a strong aesthetic identity. Portfolio available at: terenstudio.pl. Selected projects include commercial interiors, workplace concepts and exhibition spaces developed from spatial concept through design execution.…PERSONAL SUMMARY Interior designer and creative lead with experience in commercial, hospitality and exhibition spaces. My work combines strong aesthetic direction with spatial planning and the coordination of interdisciplinary design processes. I specialize in developing interior concepts, layouts and spatial narratives that balance visual identity, functionality and user experience. My projects range from office and hospitality environments to exhibitions and public spaces, delivered from concept development through design coordination and execution. Alongside professional practice, I have taught design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, developing courses focused on spatial perception, proportion and design thinking. I am the founder of Teren Studio and a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź. My work has been featured in international media including Dezeen, Frame Magazine and LS:N Global. A transdisciplinary background across architecture, fashion and visual design allows me to create spaces where innovation is combined with clear functional logic and a strong aesthetic identity. Portfolio available at: terenstudio.pl. Selected projects include commercial interiors, workplace concepts and exhibition spaces developed from spatial concept through design execution.

Available to hire

Warsaw, Poland

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Interior designer and creative lead with experience in commercial, hospitality and exhibition spaces. My work combines strong aesthetic direction with spatial planning and the coordination of interdisciplinary design processes.
I specialize in developing interior concepts, layouts and spatial narratives that balance visual identity, functionality and user experience. My projects range from office and hospitality environments to exhibitions and public spaces, delivered from concept development through design coordination and execution.
Alongside professional practice, I have taught design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź, developing courses focused on spatial perception, proportion and design thinking.
I am the founder of Teren Studio and a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź. My work has been featured in international media including Dezeen, Frame Magazine and LS:N Global.
A transdisciplinary background across architecture, fashion and visual design allows me to create spaces where innovation is combined with clear functional logic and a strong aesthetic identity.

Portfolio available at: terenstudio.pl. Selected projects include commercial interiors, workplace concepts and exhibition spaces developed from spatial concept through design execution.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Polish

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Russian

Beginner

Work Experience

Co-founder and Lead Designer at Teren Studio

January 1, 2020 - Present

Prowadzenie projektów wnętrz komercyjnych, prywatnych oraz wystaw - od koncepcji po realizację. Zarządzanie zespołami interdyscyplinarnymi i koordynacja wykonawców. Nadzór nad detalami projektowymi, doborem materiałów i harmonogramem realizacji. Realizacja dużych wystaw i przestrzeni przy zachowaniu budżetu i terminów. Tworzenie angażujących doświadczeń przestrzennych i projektów opowiadających historię.

Specialistka ds. projektowania wnętrz at CSMM Architecture Matters

July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Współtworzenie koncepcji aranżacji biur, test fitów i układów zgodnych z wytycznymi klienta. Aktywny udział w procesie projektowym oraz komunikacja z anglojęzycznymi klientami i zespołami po stronie klienta. Przygotowywanie wstępnych prezentacji look & feel z wykorzystaniem szkiców, kolaży, ilustracji i wizualizacji wspomaganych narzędziami AI. Wykorzystywanie ArchiCAD, Photoshop, Figma i Keynote na różnych etapach procesu – od wizualizacji koncepcyjnych po szczegółowe rysunki i prezentacje dla klienta.

Specjalistka ds. projektowania wnętrz at Murat IBS Sp. z o. o

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Opracowanie moodboardów, koncepcji, układów i adaptacji wizualnych dla hoteli, restauracji, klubów i sal konferencyjnych, wzmacniających tożsamość marki. Szybkie przechodzenie od koncepcji do dokumentacji w przetargach publicznych. Tworzenie konkurencyjnych propozycji projektowych zgodnych z wytycznymi urbanistycznymi i wymaganiami klienta. Projektowanie modernizacji wnętrz lokali gastronomicznych, zwiększających atrakcyjność wizualną i funkcjonalność.

Wykładowczyni at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Łodzi

October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Prowadzenie zajęć teoretycznych i praktycznych dla studentów I roku licencjackich i I roku magisterskich na Wydziale Tkaniny i Stylizacji Wnętrz. Zajęcia z percepcji trójwymiaru, przestrzeni i perspektywy, projektowania wystaw oraz badania ciała człowieka jako modelu proporcji i harmonii. Podejście oparte na uczeniu się przez doświadczenie, rozwijanie umiejętności analitycznych i kreatywnych oraz krytycznej refleksji nad relacją człowiek-przestrzeń-środowisko.

Założycielka i główna projektantka at ModaPolka

January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2022

Kierowanie i nadzorowanie pełnego cyklu tworzenia kolekcji modowych – od wizji marki i tematów kolekcji po finalne wprowadzenie na rynek. Tworzenie koncepcji kolekcji, zestawień sylwetek i wizualizacji 3D. Koordynacja kampanii w mediach społecznościowych i budowanie obecności marki w digitalu. Analiza trendów, projektowanie strategii kreatywnej łączącej innowacje z wartościami społecznymi i kulturowymi. Nadzór nad produkcją i realizacją oraz zarządzanie kampaniami w social media.

Digital Artist / AI Artist at Televisor Studio

November 1, 2025 - Present

Delivery of advertising campaigns (static and video) using AI-based production tools. Responsible for visual concept, image aesthetics, color direction and stylistic coherence. Work under supervision and in collaboration with compositing teams. Preparation and iterative refinement of visual assets for post-production. Responsive adaptation to client and team feedback.

Co-Founder & Creative Designer at Teren Studio

January 1, 2020 - Present

End-to-end development of visual and spatial projects—from concept to execution. Creation of coherent visual narratives and experiential environments, with a strong focus on color, detail and image quality. Collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, adaptation to evolving project frameworks. Visual quality control and coordination of creative processes.

Visual / Interior Designer at CSMM – Architecture Matters

July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Development of visual concepts and look & feel directions for commercial projects. Preparation of visual materials with AI as a conceptual support tool. Work in Photoshop, Archicad, Figma and Keynote. Ongoing collaboration with English-speaking clients and project teams. Rapid iteration of materials based on structured feedback.

Visual / Interior Designer at Murator IBS Sp. z o.o.

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Development of mood boards, visual concepts and aesthetic adaptations for commercial projects. Work within a competitive tender environment under time pressure. Efficient transition from conceptual phase to presentation-ready materials.

Founder & Creative Director at MODAPOL KA

January 1, 2015 - Present

Creation of original collections and full visual identity of the brand. Responsibility for digital campaign aesthetics and visual communications. Work with image, color, and narrative structures. Brand recognized as “Phenomenon of the Year” by Vogue Polska in 2019.

Lecturer at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Łodzi

October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Teaching courses in design, visual perception and spatial analysis. Development of students’ analytical, visual and critical thinking skills.

Co-founder & Lead Designer at Teren Studio

January 1, 2020 - Present

Leading commercial, residential and exhibition design projects from concept development to final execution; defining the overall design direction, spatial concept and material language of projects; managing interdisciplinary teams and coordinating contractors across design and implementation phases; overseeing space planning, design details, material selection and project schedules; delivering spatial concepts that combine strong visual identity with functional and ergonomic solutions; responsible for defining spatial concepts, material strategies and design direction for key projects.

Interior Design Specialist at CSMM Architecture Matters

July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Contributing to the development of office design concepts, including test fits and spatial layouts aligned with client requirements; participating in workplace space planning, supporting functional zoning and circulation strategies for office environments; collaborating with international clients and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the design process; preparing look & feel presentations and spatial concepts using sketches, collages, diagrams and AI-assisted visualizations; producing design materials and drawings using ArchiCAD, Photoshop, Figma and Keynote across different project phases; supporting the transition from concept development to preliminary design documentation and client presentations.

Interior Design Specialist at Murator IBS Sp. z o.o

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Developing interior concepts, layouts and visual directions for hospitality venues including hotels, restaurants, clubs and conference spaces; preparing design proposals and documentation for public tenders issued by the City of Warsaw; adapting design concepts to urban guidelines, client requirements and operational constraints; supporting interior modernization projects focused on improving spatial quality, functionality and visual identity; designing interior modernizations for hospitality venues to improve their visual appeal and functionality.

Lecturer at Academy of Fine Arts

October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023

Conducting theoretical and practical classes for BA (Year 1) and MA (Year 1) students at the Faculty of Textiles and Interior Styling; topics included: perception of 3D form, space and perspective; exhibition design; the study of the human body as a model of proportion and harmony; development of analytical, creative and critical thinking skills regarding the relationship between humans, space and environment; applying experiential learning methods that encouraged students to independently explore key design principles; teaching with a wide range of techniques to investigate form, space, perspective and deformation while developing core spatial design skills.

Founder & Creative Director | Fashion Brand Specialist at Modapolka

January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2022

Leading and overseeing the full cycle of fashion collection development - from brand vision and seasonal concepts to final market launch; creating collection concepts, preparing and developing lookbooks, silhouettes, and individual designs with supporting visualizations; supervising garment construction, prototyping and production processes; managing social media campaigns and building brand awareness; conducting market trend analysis and developing brand strategy; coordinating communication between designers, manufacturers, and retailers to ensure consistency and high quality.