Mateusz Waszak

Mateusz Waszak is an assistant at the Department of Design Communication Techniques, Faculty of Interior Design and Scenography at the University of Arts in Poznań. He co-founded the Muszyńska Waszak Design Studio (jmmw.pl) and works on interdisciplinary projects spanning brand image, product design, office and commercial interiors, gardens, and public spaces. His work integrates architectural geometry with material innovation through collaborations with Joanna Muszyńska.

• Master's Degree in Furniture Design (2015-2017), University of Arts in Poznań
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design (2012-2015), University of Arts in Poznań
• Engineering Degree in Landscape Architecture (2010-2014), Poznań University of Life Sciences

Research focuses on material sustainability and spatial composition, particularly through three-dimensional wall claddings (Lico collection), commercial micro-spaces, and industrial-warehouse hybrids. His deconstructivist-inspired work references Bernard Tschumi and Peter Eisenman, emphasizing form fluidity and material integrity.

Scientific awards include:

• Good Design 2024 Finalist
• Good Design 2023 1st Prize
• Wielkopolska Architectural Award Finalist
• Laur Arting Sustainable Design Award

Collaborative design projects cover 30+ Liquider Poland stores across Poland and Germany (2018-2021), corporate office spaces for PromoAgency (1200m² in Kraków), and innovative material implementations in Swiss Krono's WALLDESIGN collections. He also contributes to academic organization through competition supervision and workshop leadership.