Weronika Rafa

I'm a senior graphic designer with expertise in creative event identity and design for culture. What interests me the most is creating adaptable design systems for different communication channels, may it be print or digital. In my over 7 years' industry experience I have worked across 3 European countries, making a valuable contribution to companies such as Wolff Olins, W+K, buro uebele or University of the Arts London.

GRAFA www.grafa.uk is my recently set up studio, through which I develop brand and event identities, print collateral, publications, digital graphics and websites. Thanks to my extensive network of contacts I am able to call upon highly skilled specialists to meet the requirements of each project.

Open to freelance or senior design positions in London, Amsterdam or Warsaw. Read Less

Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship for Exceptional Academic Achievements (2014)
Mayor of Gdańsk's Scholarship for the Best Students (2014)
Chancellor of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk's Scholarship for the Best Students (2013)
Winning entry in Typography Day Poster Design Competition, Indian Institute of Technology (2013)
Chancellor of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk's Scholarship for the Best Students (2012) Read Less

Project: Ladacznica (illustrations)
Dates: January 2015 – Present
Role: Art Director, Illustrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development of quirky, popular drawings showing the life of the contemporary woman as well as occasional provocative illustrations with commentary on feminism, politics and human rights in Poland. Art direction and content curation of Ladacznica fanpage, currently followed by 60.000 users, with some drawings reaching 1.000.000 organic views. Graphic design and management of additional Ladacznica merchandise, including T-shirts, tote bags, notebooks and mugs.

Project: Ladacznica (typographic posters)
Dates: February 2013 – March 2016
Role: Art Director, Graphic Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Art direction and graphic design of a typographic poster collection with feminist content, focused on the theory of ambivalent sexism. Exhibition design and curation of over 30 poster shows in art, design and academic venues across Poland. Concept creation and development of additional print materials, publications and marketing assets while ensuring consistency of the brand. Web and social media marketing through popular channels. Read Less