That guy from Warsaw is a web-portfolio of Jan Dudzik. I was born and raised in Warsaw. When I was 22 I moved to London to study graphic design. Since my surname was often hard to pronounce I decided to show my projects under something catchier; This is how That guy from Warsaw was brought to life.
After three years I have graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in Design for Graphic Communication (London College of Communication, University of the Arts London) and after finishing my placement at Give Up Art studio I moved back to Warsaw from where I currently work on wide range of graphic design projects.

If you like my works you can get in touch with me through the 'Contact' section.
For details on my previous clients and projects please visit 'About me' section.

I am always looking for a new and interesting project opportunity. Do not hesitate to drop me a line ..or two. Let's do something.




(Me and my girlfriend, China Town, London, February 2010)

New layout design for the F5 magazine.
The idea was to move the design balance towards more 'business' edge but with visible flexibility and ability to show 'lifestyle' articles.

Project was commissioned to and developed by SuperSuper studio: Jacek Majewski, Hanna Kokczynska, Jan Dudzik, Bartosz Szymkiewicz.

Introduction:
Przemiany Festiwal (which can be simply translated as 'Changes Festival') is a 4 day event organized by Centrum Nauki Kopernik (Copernicus Science Centre). The insitution is based on the Vistula river's bank in the central part of Warsaw.
Przemiany Festiwal aims to the promote idea of change/transformation of the local landscape. During four days of the festival Centrum Nauki Kopernik gathers data about local habitants, organizes lectures and dance music concerts.

Brief:
New visual identification for the event had to promote the river and its surroundings but also the idea of change of the local environment.
The visual identification of the festival had to look contemporary and be appealing for a young urban youth.

Visual identification solution:
After many attempts I finally came up with the idea of visual solution that combines both elements; A ribbon-like shape bends in a few places which is indicated by diferent shades of blue colour. The shape of the element is similar to the Vistula's riverbed. Second element of the logotype is type which had to be easy to read from a far and have a modern look. Words 'Przemiany' and 'Festiwal' are hyphened in a way which is another reference to the 'changes' promoted by the event. Date of festival became visible and integrated element of the logotype. It can be easily changed each year.

Other elements:
Creation of the 'graphic base' of the festival made it possible to design whole range of promotional elements such as billboards, posters, leaflets, postcards, maps, brochures, bags, stickers and a website. Some of the prints used a paint which glowed in the dark and could be recharged with any light source.

Project was commissioned to and developed by SuperSuper studio: Jacek Majewski, Hanna Kokczynska, Jan Dudzik, Bartosz Szymkiewicz.
Website: Jarek Nowotka.

Logotype for a new luxury apartment building in Warsaw.
Elevation of the Piano House building recalls piano keys. This is why the logotype combines the shape of a staircase and piano keys in one simple composition.

Logotype was commissioned to SuperSuper studio in which I work.

"Music to dream by" is a limited edition mix CD recorded by Bartosz Kruszynski (also known as The Phantom) and released by I-N-I and Junoumi Records.
Mix presents a mixture of british folk, reek disco, french garage and italian beat music.

You can listen to the mix here:
http://soundcloud.com/bartoszkruczynski/music-to-dream-by-cd
Total time: 46min 10sec.
For a copy email Bartosz directly: musictodreamby@gmail.com

Art Experts organizes courses on the history of arts and crafts as well as the mechanisms of the market and invest in a work of art. Since July 2011 they publish a free magazine under the same name.
Layout for a new magazine had to meet different requirements from the publisher. It had to accomodate different types of articles, from short news with small images to a couple spread interviews with custom made photo session. At the same time it had to look friendly and grab the attention but also looks appealing to art lovers. It had to be modern but sophisticated.

Titles of main chapters are presented in big type which appears to be in the background. The transparency setting and selection of colours excludes possible interference with other texts. Article titles are presented in a firm condensed type which gives us a nice rhythmic structure.
To create a contrast and add a sense of class to the layout main body text uses classic serif font.
Contemporary look is achieved by what during first looks seems to be a 'frivolous' use of images, shapes and monotones. I was responsible for the first two issues of the magazine.

Project was commissioned to and developed by SuperSuper studio: Jacek Majewski, Hanna Kokczynska, Jan Dudzik, Bartosz Szymkiewicz.