Polish design at the Łódź Design Festival. Idea>Form>Brand exhibition

·23 May 2025

The Łódź Design Festival, which for the nineteenth time has become one of the most important events in the Polish cultural and design space, this year presents a unique exhibition entitled Idea>Form>Brand. The exhibition can be seen within the historic walls of the historic Karol Scheibler Power Plant, in the Fusion complex. The exhibition combines the individual perspective of the artists with a broad view of contemporary challenges – both local and global.

The Idea>Form>Brand exhibition does not focus on the creative process, but presents its effect – ready-made objects of contemporary Polish design, which are already functioning on the market or are at the stage of implementation. The exhibition shows products that carry specific values, a well-thought-out form and a unique way of communication. Each of the presented projects is not only a response to contemporary needs, but also the beginning of building a recognisable brand, rooted locally, while operating in a broader, global context.

Features of Polish design

The curators of the exhibition, Bogusława Bronowicka and Michał Piernikowski, emphasise that Łódź Design Festival has been trying to capture the specificity of the Polish creative industry market for years. “We observe recurring material strategies, approaches to functionality, references to tradition and sensitivity to changing social, environmental and economic conditions. From these observations, an image of the Polish design brand as conscious, flexible and responsible emerges,” says Michał Piernikowski, festival director.

The exhibition emphasises that Polish design is not only about the aesthetics of objects, but above all a well-thought-out strategy that combines craftsmanship with modern technology and creates a space for dialogue between tradition and innovation.

A place that breathes history

The exhibition’s location within the historic walls of the former Karol Scheibler Power Plant gives the exhibition a unique atmosphere. The building, which is part of Echo Investment’s Fusion project, transforms the site of the former factory into a multifunctional complex. Fusion not only brings the historic buildings back to life, but also becomes a modern cultural, entertainment and business centre, combining the heritage of Łódź with the needs of the modern city.

At the exhibition, viewers have the opportunity to see how contemporary designs, based on solid material and conceptual values, can respond to the changing conditions of our environment. The objects on display are proof that design is not just about aesthetics. By combining elements of tradition with modernity, the designs are part of a broad discourse on building brand identities, while responding to the real needs of the audience.

The Idea>Form>Brand exhibition is open to visitors free of charge. The exhibition is open until 3 June, with weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibition : https://lodzdesign.com/wydarzenia/idea-forma-marka.

Idea>Form>Brand exhibition

Products on display at the exhibition:

Banffy, design: Klaudia Janikowska, Yuliya Neronskaya, production: Noti
Emanui, designed by Iga Słowik, Paul Lequay, produced by She is Lucid Ltd
HopOnTop, designed by Magdalena Gazur, produced by Huta Julia in Piechowice
Illustrations to Wear, designed by Marcelina Jarnuszkiewicz, production: Marcelina Jarnuszkiewicz
In my forest / Helena, designed by Aleksandra Kujawska, production: Aleksandra Kujawska
Kilims from Poland, designed by Wiktoria Podolec, produced by Tartaruga
Leisure” poster collection, design: Katarzyna Jasińska, production: Gra-Fika
Boto chair, designed by Bartłomiej Pawlak, Łukasz Stawarski (Pawlak & Stawarski), production: Holme
LaLa, designed by Wooden Story Team, production: Wooden Story
Remiosło Furniture, designed by Weronika Krygicz, Klaudia Piwowarska, production: Remiosło
OKO, designed by Malwina Konopacka, produced by Malwina Konopacka
Plantation, designed by Alicja Patanowska, produced by Alicja Patanowska / Polskie Fabryki Porcelany “Ćmielów” i “Chodzież” S.A.
PLOPP standard, designed by Oskar Zięta, produced by ZIETA STUDIO
Polish food, designed by Katarzyna Hetman, produced by Hetman Jewelry
POODLE, designed by Mati Sipiora, produced by Mati Sipiora
Ludism Bratki bookcase, designed by Ola Niepsuj, Piotr Maciaszek, Karol Pasternak, Franciszka Popławka, production: Ludism x Woodeco
Reflex, designed by Tomasz A. Rudkiewicz, production: TAR
Reliefs, designed by Ola Niepsuj, Piotr Maciaszek, Karol Pasternak, production: Ludism x Bafeo
RM58 classic, designed by Prof. Roman Modzelewski, production: VZÓR
Sarna, designed by Maja Ganszyniec, production: NURT
Sensu Green, designed by Agnieszka Bar, production: Bar. Glass Design
STEP FORWARD, designed by Sebastian Szypuła, produced by BOHEMA Clothing
Plank to Plank Table, designed by Agata Kulik, Paweł Pomorski, produced by MALAFOR
Chandeliers, designed by Ludism: Ola Niepsuj, Piotr Maciaszek, Karol Pasternak, production: Ludism
BIOLEN TERRA wallpaper, designed by Studio Dekorami, production: TECHNOCOLOR S.C. DULEWICZ JOANNA, BAUĆ WOJCIECH
The Inner Power, designed by Agnieszka Bar, produced by Bar. Glass Design.
TRN, design: Magda Jurek, production: Ms Jurek
Finishing clay plaster/Colours of the Earth collection, design: Marcin Kacprzyk, production: COSTKA Natural Buildings
UGLYTOYS Dorota Dziak, design: Dorota Dziak, production: Dorota Dziak
VANK_CUBE, designed by Anna Vonhausen, production: VANK
Wielgòszë Kaszëbsczé, project: Ludism: Ola Niepsuj, Piotr Maciaszek, Karol Pasternak, Franciszka Popławska, production: Ludism x Bafeo
Waxworks by Malu, design: Marta and Łukasz Wilczek, production: Malu Marta Wilczek
Coffee and tea set “OTOK”, design: Bartłomiej Pawlak, Łukasz Stawarski (Pawlak & Stawarski), production: Zakłady Ceramiczne “BOLESŁAWIEC” Sp. z o.o.Arrangement and graphic design: Studio Magdalena Stecka