I am a visual artist, illustrator and designer with a passion for communication and storytelling. My journey has been moved by a dedication to merging functionality with aesthetics, creating visual expressions that resonate with others. I am committed to empowering individuals and organizations through my art, ensuring their ideas come to life in a compelling way. With over a decade of experience, I have worked on various high-profile projects, collaborating with publishing houses and educational institutions alike. My work is characterized by its focus on clarity and creativity. My goal is to continue pushing boundaries in visual arts while helping others articulate their unique stories.

Karolina Kornek Freixial

I am a visual artist, illustrator and designer with a passion for communication and storytelling. My journey has been moved by a dedication to merging functionality with aesthetics, creating visual expressions that resonate with others. I am committed to empowering individuals and organizations through my art, ensuring their ideas come to life in a compelling way. With over a decade of experience, I have worked on various high-profile projects, collaborating with publishing houses and educational institutions alike. My work is characterized by its focus on clarity and creativity. My goal is to continue pushing boundaries in visual arts while helping others articulate their unique stories.

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I am a visual artist, illustrator and designer with a passion for communication and storytelling. My journey has been moved by a dedication to merging functionality with aesthetics, creating visual expressions that resonate with others. I am committed to empowering individuals and organizations through my art, ensuring their ideas come to life in a compelling way.

With over a decade of experience, I have worked on various high-profile projects, collaborating with publishing houses and educational institutions alike. My work is characterized by its focus on clarity and creativity. My goal is to continue pushing boundaries in visual arts while helping others articulate their unique stories.

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Experience Level

Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Designer
September 1, 2010 - Present
Cooperating with numerous publishing houses and institutions on illustrated children’s books, educational publications, visual communication design, copywriting, and proofreading; several high-profile projects for private and institutional clients.
Lecturer at Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice
October 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Teaching illustration, drawing, and basics of graphic design; presenting at international conferences on illustration; publishing scientific articles.
Coordinator of Cultural Events at Design Department, Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
June 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Responsible for organizing exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and public defenses of bachelor's and master's diplomas; integrated visual communication design, editorial graphic design, and multimedia presentations.
Author and Workshop Coordinator at Design Department, Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
June 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025
Created and animated various educational and artistic workshops for children and adults in cooperation with various educational and cultural institutions and enterprises.

Education

Master of Arts (MA) at Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Degree of Visual Artist & Exhibition Technician at State Secondary School of Fine Arts in Jarosław
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment