Hello! Czesc! My name is Mikolaj Czyzowski. I am a visual artist, illustrator, UX/UI designer and director? I try to be creative. I take an interdisciplinary approach to all my activities. I combine experience from different areas and try to draw from each other. I participate in conferences, trainings and workshops and masterclasses to constantly develop and polish my craft. I like to participate in the whole process from beginning to end. Whether in art, film or design, I believe in teamwork!
Biography
Mikolaj Czyzowski, born 1995, lives and creates in Cracow. Graduate of the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. He is involved in directing, visual arts, illustration and design. Winner of art scholarships, participant of exhibitions and international competitions. His works have been presented in Poland, Belgium, China, Bulgaria, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and among others.
Education
Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow
Master's degree
Oct 2018 - Oct 2022
Faculty of Graphic Arts, Master's degree diploma with distinction 2022.
Bachelor's degree
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Faculty of Graphic Arts, Master's degree diploma 2018.
Work experience
Comarch
Team Leader, UX/UI Designer
Jul 2022 - Present
I currently combine the role of Team Leader and UX/UI Designer. As Leader, I am responsible for a team of 5 talented UX and UI Designers. I organize their work, manage tasks and support them in their daily affairs. I also take care of their development and try to give constructive feedback. However, the most important thing for me is empathy and understanding of my team's needs. I try to listen to them, take care of communication within the team and solve their problems and pains.
UX/UI Designer
Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
As a Designer, I was part of the UX team. I collaborated with other designers, researchers, product owners, analysts and the development team. I tried to meet both user and business expectations by designing solutions to meet their needs. I worked in the R&D and Product teams delivering projects in Loyalty, Marketing Automation, EDI and ICT and with the client on implementation. I have been involved in research, analysis, UX & UI design and prototyping. I conducted audits and participated in workshops. As a Designer, the most important thing for me was teamwork and collaborative problem solving.
Intern, UX/UI Designer
Jul 2019 - Sep 2019
As an intern, I took my first steps into the world of UX Design. I participated in the UX team and worked with other interns on real-life EDI and Marketing Automation projects learning from more experienced designers.
Freelancing
Visual Artist, Illustrator, Director
Oct 2016 - present
As a visual artist, I have been active in Design, Illustration, Murals and Film. I have participated in many competitions and exhibitions in Poland and abroad. I have directed original short film forms and music videos.
Scholarships
Creative Scholarship of the City of Cracow
2022
Santander Universidades Scholarship for students of the Academy of Fine Arts Jan Matejko in Cracow
2021
Rector's scholarship for the best students of the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts Jan Matejko in Cracow
2019
Exhibitions & Awards
19 Early Bird International Student Film Festival
2023
19 Early Bird International Student Film Festival, Best Feature Film Award, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Hiii Illustrations 2022
2023
Winning Merit Awards, China.
Intercontinental Bienal
2023
Qualification for the Bienalle and participation in the Exhibitions held in Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
Krakow sees art
2023
Participation in the exhibition "Krakow sees art", an exhibition of the winners of the Creative Scholarship of the City of Krakow organized by the City of Krakow and Podbrzezie Gallery in Krakow.
The Form Speaks
2023
Participation in the online exhibition The Form Speaks organized by Berryboy Art Gallery.
Group exhibition "Lore" as part of the Open Eyes Art Festival 2022
2022
Participation in the group exhibition "Lore" as part of the Open Eyes Art Festival 2022 project organized by the Cracow University of Economics and the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow.
Hiii Illustrations 2021
2022
Qualify for the finals and receiving the distinction of Nominations, China.
X International Exhibition of Student Drawing - RYSOWAC
2022
Qualification and participation in the exhibition and publication in the catalog, Wozownia Gallery Torun.
GRAND PRIX Graphics of the Year 2020
2021
Participation in the online post-competition exhibition GRAND PRIX Graphics of the Year 2020 organized by the Faculty of Graphics Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow.
Hiii Illustrations 2020
2021
Qualify for the finals and receiving the distinction of Nominations, China.
Hiii Illustrations 2019
2020
Qualify for the finals and receiving the distinction of Nominations, China.
IX International Exhibition of Student Drawing - RYSOWAC
2020
Qualification and participation in the exhibition and publication in the catalog, Wozownia Gallery Torun.
PANDEMIC transgrafia 2020
2020
Participation in the online exhibition PANDEMIC transgrafia 2020 organized by the International Association of Triennale of Graphic Arts in Cracow.
European Masters Printmaking 2019
2019
Qualification and participation in the exhibition and publication in the catalog, Antwerp, Belgium.
Hiiibrands Awards 2018
2019
Qualify for the finals and receiving the distinction of Nominations, China.
International Film Festival "Etiuda&Anima" and the festival "Synesthesia" in Krakow
2019
Participation in a film screening with live music by Tymon Tymanski and publication in a catologue as part of the joint projects of the International Film Festival "Etiuda&Anima" and the festival "Synesthesia" in Krakow.
GRAND PRIX Graphics of the Year 2018
2019
Participation and publication in the catologue in the nationwide post-competition exhibition GRAND PRIX Graphics of the Year 2018 organized by Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.
Thinks's Collective exhibition "things that me and you do not"
2019
Participation in the Think's Collective exhibition once published in the catologue "things that me and you do not". The exhibition took place in the space of the Tytano Foundation, Dolnych Młynów 10.
Collective exhibition "See !"
2019
Participation in the collective exhibition "See !". Exhibition organized jointly by the Faculty of Graphic Arts of the Academy of Fine Arts inKrakow and the Association for the International Graphic Art Triennial in Krakow; the exhibition took place in the former Hotel Cracovia which is part of the National Museum in Cracow.
Best Graphic Art's Diploma Program
2018
Selection for the Best Graphic Art's Diploma Program. Publication on the online site of the Association of International Triennial Graphics in Cracow.
Competition to design a mural inspired by film motifs
2017
Victory in a competition to design a mural inspired by film motifs organised by the Krakow Film Centre and the Faculty of Graphics Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. The mural was realised on the wall of one of the Krakow Film Centre buildings at 7 Lipowa Street.