Jakub Cikała

Jakub Cikała is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where he has worked since 2008. He earned his Doctor of Arts degree in 2017 with a thesis titled "Augmented Reality Garden Bridge — The Possibilities of a Garden" under Dr. Darek Gajewski. His work focuses on intermedia graphics, visual information systems, and digital art.

• Active in game design since 2018 as co-founder of Sigur Studio
• Specializes in visual identity systems for museums and public spaces
• Recipient of multiple international design awards

His artistic practice spans exhibitions in Poland, Germany, South Korea, India, Portugal, Belarus, and the Czech Republic. Key projects include the award-winning Silesian Museum visual information system and research into augmented reality applications in art.

Scientific Awards:

• iF Design Award 2017
• Bronze Medal, European Design Award 2016
• Silver Medal, Joseph Binder Award 2016
• Architizer A+ Award Finalist 2016
• III Rector's Award, Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice (2015)

He combines academic work with professional practice in museum design, heritage trails, and commercial visual identity systems, while also serving as a curator and exhibition designer for various art festivals.