Agata Kulczyk

Dr. Agata Kulczyk is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Visual Communication, University of Arts in Poznań. Her academic leadership role includes overseeing curriculum development and faculty operations since the 2016/2017 academic year. She serves as co-founder of the pioneering Information Graphics Workshop, which facilitates collaborative projects between students and socio-economic stakeholders, focusing on socially engaged design solutions.

Her research explores:

• Explanatory graphics and infographics for social advocacy
• Visual identity systems for cultural institutions
• Poster design as communicative artifacts
• Pedagogical approaches in graphic design education
• Intersections of data visualization and social campaigns

Kulczyk's design portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with socio-cultural themes, particularly through Poznań Design Festival collaborations. Her works frequently employ offset and digital printing techniques to address topics ranging from legal systems and cultural identity to environmental awareness and anti-discrimination. The projects reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining design theory, social sciences, and community engagement.

As workshop leader, she directs student projects aligning with artistic events and social campaigns, developing pedagogical frameworks for information graphics. Her educational initiatives emphasize collaborative learning and community-centered design processes.