I'm a Berlin-based freelance graphic designer, illustrator and wall decorator with over a decade of experience in creating visuals for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, editorial illustration, posters and pattern design. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid images—from corporate identities to retail campaigns—and I work across print, digital and large-format installations. My background spans Poland and Germany, including a stint in interior design and architectural visualization. I earned a Master Engineer Architect degree in Wroclaw and have completed marketing and digital illustration coursework in Berlin, always aiming to blend architectural concepts with graphic storytelling.…

Dominika Kowlaksa

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I'm a Berlin-based freelance graphic designer, illustrator and wall decorator with over a decade of experience in creating visuals for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, editorial illustration, posters and pattern design. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid images—from corporate identities to retail campaigns—and I work across print, digital and large-format installations. My background spans Poland and Germany, including a stint in interior design and architectural visualization. I earned a Master Engineer Architect degree in Wroclaw and have completed marketing and digital illustration coursework in Berlin, always aiming to blend architectural concepts with graphic storytelling.…

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I’m a Berlin-based freelance graphic designer, illustrator and wall decorator with over a decade of experience in creating visuals for explainer videos, marketing campaigns, editorial illustration, posters and pattern design. I enjoy turning ideas into vivid images—from corporate identities to retail campaigns—and I work across print, digital and large-format installations.

My background spans Poland and Germany, including a stint in interior design and architectural visualization. I earned a Master Engineer Architect degree in Wroclaw and have completed marketing and digital illustration coursework in Berlin, always aiming to blend architectural concepts with graphic storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance graphic designer, illustrator and wall decorator at Self-employed / Freelance
December 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance work in graphic design, illustration and wall decoration for clients in Berlin; projects include video illustrations, marketing visuals, postcard design, editorial illustration, posters, children’s illustrations, pattern designs for fashion labels; development of design for retail marketing, print media and corporate identities.
Graphic Designer at Kreativ Agentur für Schauwerbung GmbH
February 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Design and visualization decorations for large shops; creation of promotional materials from flyers to large banners; corporate design conception and development; illustration creation; photo editing; printing preparation and coordination with online printing companies; print production and operation of large format printers.
Freelance interior designer / graphic designer / wall decorator at Self-employed / Poland
January 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025
Furniture and interior design; conversion of historic apartment building into a restaurant; visualization of interior design concepts for marketing materials (flyers, brochures, catalogs); graphic projects - corporate identities, print media, website layouts; illustration creation; murals and paintings in private apartments.
Intern at Centrum Sprzedarzy Projektów
November 1, 2008 - September 5, 2025
Architectural planning of industrial and residential buildings; development of elements of technical documentation; architectural 3D renderings.
Architect's Assistant at Major Architekci
April 1, 2008 - September 5, 2025
Architectural planning of industrial and residential buildings; development of elements of technical documentation.

Education

MASTER ENGINEER ARCHITECT at Technical University Wroclaw
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2007
Diploma in architecture

Qualifications

Digital illustration course at the ESDiP in Berlin
September 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016
Marketing course at the AKR Consult Unternehmensberatung Berlin & Brandenburg
July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Education
    uniE621 Christmas illustrations for packaging
    I’m very passionate about illustrating packaging, food, sweets, cities, landscapes, and Christmas. Therefore, I’ve created as my development work illustrations, that could be used in Christmas Packaging for chocolates, sweets or biscuits. illustrator packagingdesigner christmas vector…
    uniE621 Chocolate packaging illustrations
    I've created a cocoa plant inspired chocolate packaging. Every design communicates also the additional flavor notes. illustrator packaging pattern floral Chocolate vector cocoa…
    uniE621 Non-traditional Christmas illustrations for packaging
    I’ve created as my development work illustrations, that could be used in packaging for tea, chocolates, sweets or beauty. These gift ideas are illustrated in a non-traditional way, to attract an additional customer group. This audience is characterized by their appreciation for creativity, individuality, and meaningful gifts that diverge from traditional Christmas motifs. illustrator packaging christmas floral pattern…
    uniE621 Children's Nature and Gardening Book
    This book can encourage children to see the wonder of nature and gardening.It explains mechanics of how a seed turns into a flower or a fruit. It shows the different animals and insects that can be found in the garden. illustrator childrensbook nature garden…
    uniE621 Packaging illustration for "LIZZY" sparkling drink
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    uniE621 Travel Illustrations - people and places
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    uniE621 Cookbook "Homegrown Flavours"
    This cookbook highlights the beauty of European cuisine, focusing on the use of homegrown and fresh ingredients. It also celebrates the vibrant, seasonal produce found across Europe, with a strong emphasis on local sourcing, traditional recipes, and farm-to -table cooking. illustrator cookbook food vector book bookcover…
    uniE621 Decorative gift book covers
    I created a beautifully designed, high-quality book covers intended to be given as a present. Gift books are visually appealing and crafted for special occasions. They often feature collections of quotes, poetry, mindfulness and wellness content, or themed material related to hobbies, seasons, or inspiration. Thise books are positive, pretty, and sometimes playful, with a strong emphasis on decorative illustration. illustrator giftbook bookcover floral decorative…
    uniE621 "Life with cancer - Prevention, early detection, treatment" - editorial iilustrations
    Cancer is a serious diagnosis, a scary disease. And still far too many people die from it. Understanding oncological disorders as precisely as possible is a prerequisite for effective therapy. Now a German-Danish research team has developed a method to that could revolutionize cancer diagnostics. The project was realized in collaboration with in|pact media Verlag, Berlin in July, 2022. illustrator medical vector disease…
    uniE621 AI in medicine. Illustrations series for BITMARCK
    Artificial intelligence in medicine supports doctors in diagnosis, therapy decisions, drug development and patient care. AI is used particularly in oncology to identify tumours in imaging procedures such as X-rays, MRIs or CT scans. illustrator medical vector AI…
    uniE621 Illustrated music poster "WHAT IS JAZZ? — JAZZ BAND"
    Poster for a competition of the 19th "Jazz in the Ruins Festival" in Poland — 2023. This festival is a cooperation of the arts — the young music scene and the young wave of graphic artists. My poster was qualified to the final selection and took part in the exhibition during the festival. illustrator poster jazz music…