Anita Wasik

Anita Wasik (born 1982) is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Graphic Arts, Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. She leads workshops in Design for Culture and Book Design Introduction, emphasizing the role of graphic design in mass communication and reality creation.

Her research focuses on:

• Design for cultural institutions
• Visual identity systems
• Exhibition and book design
• Communication design theory
• West African advertising painting
• Design ethics in public communication

Anita’s publications and exhibition designs demonstrate interdisciplinary trends bridging cultural institutions with innovative visual storytelling. Her 2024 work on the Literary Sopot Festival highlights her expertise in design for cultural events.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Most Beautiful Book of the Year competition
• Polish Graphic Design Award
• Visible Museum competitions

She actively collaborates with institutions like the Emigration Museum in Gdynia, National Maritime Museum, and Pilecki Institute, while pursuing weaving as a complementary craft practice.