experience
independent designer & consultant
matterhoodFeb 2025 – Present
head of research
Wise Habit (hybrid, 1-day a week in office)Jan 2024 – Feb 2025
Founded and strategically developed the Sustainable Materials Library, establishing a foundation for informed material decisions for external designers and architects. Initiated and co-curated the “Designing for the Future” series, positioning the brand within a broader discourse on design, technology, and sustainability. Contributed to strategic product decisions through trend and material research.
senior industrial designer
Wise Habit (hybrid, 1-day a week in office)Feb 2023 – Feb 2025
Led end-to-end product development, driving projects from research and concept through to production (modular kitchens, meditation products). Directed cross-functional collaboration, external suppliers and production processes. Defined and implemented sustainable material strategies, integrating circular design principles into product development.
industrial designer
Mudita (remotely, 1-day a week in office)Aug 2020 – Jan 2024
Led the development of key products (Mudita Kompakt), guiding them from concept to mass production. Owned the design process end-to-end, balancing user needs, technical constraints and brand direction. C
product & packaging designer
Tools for Beauty Sp. z o.o.Jul 2017 – Jul 2020
Co-defined brand identity and visual direction for three new cosmetic accessory brands, aligning design with market positioning.Designed and developed consumer products and packaging for beauty brands. Co-created brand identities and ensured consistency across product and communication touchpoints. Delivered production-ready designs and collaborated with suppliers.
co-founder & designer
DRYF Collective2016 – present
Developed experimental and material-driven design projects across product, space and exhibitions.
junior product designer
Shin Azumi Studio, LondonJun 2012 – Aug 2014
Karolina is product and interior designer focused on sustainability and regenerative design. Expert in materials that are safe for both people and the environment.
She graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven and received a fellowship from Akademie Schloss Solitude. In 2024, she curated the first material library in Poland dedicated to sustainable materials. She is a curator and participant in exhibitions focused on responsible design, presented among others at the Copernicus Science Centre and during Gdynia Design Days.
Her work has been showcased at international events such as Dutch Design Week and Berlin Design Week. She is a recipient of the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Award.
skills
human & earth-centered design
material-driven design
sustainable material strategy
research & insight development
storytelling & concept communication
long-term and systems thinking
llustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,
Solidworks, Onshape, Rhinoceros
Keyshot,
Figma, Miro, Procreate
education
MA Social Design
Design Academy Eindhoven, Netherlands2014 – 2016
BA Interior Architecture
University of the Arts, Poznań2009 – 2012
courses
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Sustainable Building: Design and Specification2026
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building2024
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Building Materials and Human Health2024