Tomek Rygalik

Tomek Rygalik serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, Finland, with research deeply rooted in sustainable material innovation and functional design solutions. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world applications through industry collaborations and international exhibitions.

His research focuses on Industrial Design, Product Design, and Sustainable Design, emphasizing circular economy principles in furniture, acoustic systems, and artistic installations. Key projects include the Circula series using recycled materials, acoustic solutions for office environments, and collaborations with Electrolux on sustainable kitchen ecosystems.

Analysis of his 2023-2024 publications reveals a pronounced trend toward material innovation for climate resilience, spanning from water-conserving conference rooms to biodegradable furniture components. His work consistently demonstrates how design can address environmental challenges through practical yet conceptually rich solutions.

Scientific recognition includes:

• must have quality mark at Łódź Design Festival (2023) for the MOA table

Rygalik actively exhibits at major international venues including ICFF + WantedDesign in New York and the Łódź Design Festival, with collaborative projects often co-created with Gosia Rygalik. His practice integrates academic research with tangible design outcomes for industry partners like MARO Office Furniture and Electrolux.

His work demonstrates how architectural design principles can be applied to product-scale interventions, creating meaningful connections between environmental responsibility, cultural context, and user experience through both functional products and conceptual installations.