Maja Ganszyniec

She is a designer with a comprehensive approach to the design process. Born in Silesia, she studied interior design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, and then graduated from design studies at the Royal College of Art in London in 2008. In 2013, she founded Studio Ganszyniec, focusing on human-oriented and nature-friendly objects. In her practice, she combines design that is both visionary and responsible – she always looks for new opportunities within the limits of strategic thinking. Over the last decade, she has worked with brands such as IKEA, DUKA, Comforty, Mute and Noti. In 2017, the Polish Institute of Industrial Design awarded her the title of the Designer of the Year. In 2020, she was appointed the creative director of Profim – a leading manufacturer of office furniture in Poland and one of the brands of the Scandinavian Flokk group. She is also the owner and founder of the independent furniture brand Nurt.