Biography/Work Experience

Syfon Studio was founded by Urszula Janowska and Filip Tofil. We have met in Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw where we both earned our Master of Arts degree in Poster Design class headed by Prof. Mieczysław Wasilewski. We also had an exchange to École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) in Paris. In our projects we like to mix traditional techniques with contemporary approach to graphic design.

Philosophy on Work

We deal in visual interaction. Many years of experience and solid research allow us to create cutting edge graphic concepts for companies and institutions. We thrive on challenging projects that require an unconventional, creative approach. While working on a new project, we aim to make our clients a part of the process; to ensure they have a say during its conception phase and can identify with the final result of the Studio’s work. We strive to consciously participate in social and artistic initiatives taking place in the world we live in and still regard our work as a great source of fun.

Professional Specialties

Poster Design, Design Theory, Typography, Editorial, Identity and Branding, Social Awareness

Awards

2014 Honorary Prize in Art Moves – Festival of Billboard Art (Filip Tofil) 2014 Award nomination in “Good Design” competition held by Institute of Industrial Design 2013 Double Honorary Prize in Project of the Year competition held by STGU 2013 Ist and IInd Prize in International Poster Biennial (BICeBé) in Bolivia (Urszula Janowska & Filip Tofil) 2013 Honorary Prize in 13th edition of ams Poster Gallery Poster Competition (Filip Tofil)

Proudest Achievements

Ist and IInd Prize in International Poster Biennial (BICeBé) in Bolivia (Urszula Janowska & Filip Tofil)

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Education

Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs (students exchange)

Clients

Zachęta – National Gallery of Art, National Center of Culture, Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Soho Factory, wwaa/Architekci, publishing houses: Czytelnik, PiW, WSiP and Archeology of Photography Foundation, Bleu Électrique Paris, Stołeczna Estrada, boś Bank, uefa and many more.

Affiliations

STGU (Associaciono fo Polish Graphic Designers)

Area of Expertise

Polish Poster School, Design Theory, Design Ethics

Hobbies / Freetime

reading, cooking, traveling, thinking