Katarzyna Sowa

Katarzyna Sowa is a Lecturer at the Department of Graphic Arts within the Faculty of Law and Social Communication at SWPS University in Wrocław. She holds a Master's degree in Art History from the University of Wrocław and maintains an active professional practice as a graphic designer.

Her educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Art History, University of Wrocław

Sowa's research focuses on the historical and practical dimensions of typography. She examines text legibility and how designer decisions impact reading comfort and message reception. Her scholarly interests span Polish avant-garde movements, interwar modernism, Swiss design principles, and postmodernist experiments. She has developed a specialized expertise in analyzing letterforms and their communicative properties.

Her publication 'ABC of Typography' demonstrates exceptional expertise in book design and typographic application, winning first prize in the prestigious 'Most Beautiful Polish Books 2021' competition and later being exhibited at the Taiwan Design Museum in Taipei in 2023.

Her scientific achievements include:

• First Prize in 'Most Beautiful Polish Books 2021' competition (Textbooks, Educational and Training Materials category)
• International exhibition at Taiwan Design Museum in Taipei (2023)

As an educator, Sowa teaches typography and multi-page publication design. Professionally, she has collaborated with significant organizations including the Willy Brandt Center, WAB Publishing House, Góry Books Publishing House, Adventure for Thought Leadership & Strategy, and G&G Promotion. Her practical experience directly enriches her academic work, creating a valuable bridge between theoretical understanding and professional application in graphic design.