Magdalena Grenda

Magdalena Grenda is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Design, University of Arts in Poznań. Employed since 2009, she leads the Product Design Studio I and the Design Communication Laboratory, and coordinates the international Study in English program for design departments.

• PhD in Fine Arts (2016) with distinction for research on fabric construction technologies
• Member of the elite Association of Industrial Designers (SPFP)
• Specializes in design research projects co-financed by the European Union
• Active in bridging academic design with business community applications

Research Focus spans product design, functional 3D textiles, furniture design, and exhibition design. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative fabrication methodologies.

Awards include:

• Valcellina Award 2017 honorary mention (Italy)
• Nomination for Prime Minister's Award
• Doctoral dissertation distinction