Marian Oslislo

Prof. Marian Oslislo is a Professor of Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, teaching in the Multimedia Studio within the Faculty of Design. He holds dual roles as an educator and artist, focusing on new media, kinetic typography, and interdisciplinary multimedia projects. Born in 1955, he graduated from the Faculty of Graphic Art at his current institution and has been affiliated with the academy since 1983.

Education:

• Graduate - Faculty of Graphic Art, Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (Katowice branch)

Research Interests:

• Dynamic visual systems integrating music and multimedia
• Ergonomics of medical equipment in ambulances
• Wayfinding systems in complex architectural spaces
• Preservation of regional visual culture (Upper Silesia)
• Typography for Central European languages

His creative practice spans experimental film, digital publishing standards, and cultural heritage documentation.

Awards Highlights:

• Bronze Medal at ED-Awards 2014 for Symphony Orchestra signage system
• Special Award at Festival Animator 2018 for NEBULA
• National recognition for The Insects Project typography study

Advancing Design Education:

• Developed curricula blending traditional and digital design methods
• Pioneered student collaborations with Bogucice Porcelain and Beijing University of Technology
• Directed studio projects showcased internationally (Mainz, Beijing, Genoa)

Labs & Teams:

• M-Studio graphic design collective since 1991
• Multimedia Activities Studio - UNESCO City of Music initiatives
• Visual Research & Interaction Department collaborations