Aleksandra Toborowicz
POLAND
Meet Aleksandra Toborowicz - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Poland. Aleksandra Toborowicz's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Aleksandra Toborowicz's impressive haul of 12 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Print, Cultural Heritage and Graphic, Aleksandra Toborowicz's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Aleksandra Toborowicz masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Aleksandra Toborowicz's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
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Literkolekcja Photobook
Litercollection is a project presenting various manifestations of letter expression in public space. On the cover, there is a table of contents passing through the spine and extending beyond the bleed. The texts reproduce the inscriptions on the photos with all errors. The photographs are deliberately raw in expression, without artificial aesthetics. The text is also deliberately agitated, which reflects the nature of the imperfections of the typography of the photos.
Litercollection is a project presenting various manifestations of letter expression in public space. On the cover, there is a table of contents passing through the spine and extending beyond the bleed. The texts reproduce the inscriptions on the photos with all errors. The photographs are deliberately raw in expression, without artificial aesthetics. The text is also deliberately agitated, which reflects the nature of the imperfections of the typography of the photos.
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Catalogue of Incunabula Book Series
The two-volume "Catalogue of Incunabula in the National Library of Poland" presents the collection of 15th-century prints held by the BNP. The idea of the project refers to the style of the first Renaissance prints and typography – both in the materials’ selection: elegant, hand-made cover, by referring to typography, an oldstyle Adobe Jenson font, large initials, which are the leitmotif of the project, as well as the technique of two-color typographic printing in the title of the cover.
The two-volume "Catalogue of Incunabula in the National Library of Poland" presents the collection of 15th-century prints held by the BNP. The idea of the project refers to the style of the first Renaissance prints and typography – both in the materials’ selection: elegant, hand-made cover, by referring to typography, an oldstyle Adobe Jenson font, large initials, which are the leitmotif of the project, as well as the technique of two-color typographic printing in the title of the cover.
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Cultural Wars Against Poland Book Series
Cultural Wars Against Poland is a popular science historical series published by the National Center for Culture in Poland. Coordinates: war, roughness, destruction, nationality, invaders, red accents referring to the color of Poland. Very rough paper chosen for the cover - Antalis Curious Collection Matter, Goya White - strengthens the message. The tear-off of a page on the covers is enhanced by the dry-stamping technique. The printing color of the inside of the books is two-tone - black and intense red. Otinid binding allows to open the book flat, which makes it easier to read.
Cultural Wars Against Poland is a popular science historical series published by the National Center for Culture in Poland. Coordinates: war, roughness, destruction, nationality, invaders, red accents referring to the color of Poland. Very rough paper chosen for the cover - Antalis Curious Collection Matter, Goya White - strengthens the message. The tear-off of a page on the covers is enhanced by the dry-stamping technique. The printing color of the inside of the books is two-tone - black and intense red. Otinid binding allows to open the book flat, which makes it easier to read.
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Eseje o Niepodleglej Anniversary Book
The essays book commissioned for the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Polands independence restoration. The layout and materials are minimalistic and exclusive. The design colors refer to Polands white-red flag. The red was used in details and white was replaced by silver on the cover, which combined with the minimalist typography of the title in red gives the feel of elegance and dignity. The handwritten quotation on cover was made in a hotstamping technique with a silver foil and a blind stamping. Digitalized in 2018 font Bona Nova used in publication was made in Poland (1971).
The essays book commissioned for the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Polands independence restoration. The layout and materials are minimalistic and exclusive. The design colors refer to Polands white-red flag. The red was used in details and white was replaced by silver on the cover, which combined with the minimalist typography of the title in red gives the feel of elegance and dignity. The handwritten quotation on cover was made in a hotstamping technique with a silver foil and a blind stamping. Digitalized in 2018 font Bona Nova used in publication was made in Poland (1971).
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Music of the Skalne Podhale Region A Manual for Learning Highlander Music
The publication is an anthology of the most important and beautiful highlander melodies and songs. It consists of 3 volumes: "Theories", "Finger notation" and "Music notation" as well as recordings. The graphics on the covers refer to the mountain horizon view and sound recording in a music editing program. It is also an optical illusion of a reflection in the water, as well as a reflection of the notes: note and finger, which represent the same content in two different forms. The use of raw linen and red threads is a reference to traditional highlander costumes.
The publication is an anthology of the most important and beautiful highlander melodies and songs. It consists of 3 volumes: "Theories", "Finger notation" and "Music notation" as well as recordings. The graphics on the covers refer to the mountain horizon view and sound recording in a music editing program. It is also an optical illusion of a reflection in the water, as well as a reflection of the notes: note and finger, which represent the same content in two different forms. The use of raw linen and red threads is a reference to traditional highlander costumes.
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Sur les Chevaux Orientaux scientific publication of manuscript
Exclusive scientific edition about Arabic culture and Arabian horses is based on and inspired by beautifully illustrated nineteenth-century manuscript "Sur les Chevaux Orientaux et Provenant des Races Orientales" written by Waclaw Rzewuski. It comprises 9 volumes published as 2 box sets in English & Polish. The binding features mix of gold and natural cream color, a reference to palette of the Arabian desert. Together with high-quality paper, these tones reflect the style of the traditional outer garments worn by Arab men. Created for the National Library of Poland and Qatar Museums Authority.
Exclusive scientific edition about Arabic culture and Arabian horses is based on and inspired by beautifully illustrated nineteenth-century manuscript "Sur les Chevaux Orientaux et Provenant des Races Orientales" written by Waclaw Rzewuski. It comprises 9 volumes published as 2 box sets in English & Polish. The binding features mix of gold and natural cream color, a reference to palette of the Arabian desert. Together with high-quality paper, these tones reflect the style of the traditional outer garments worn by Arab men. Created for the National Library of Poland and Qatar Museums Authority.
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Krakowski Salon Sztuki Exhibition Catalogue
This catalogue presents artists and their artworks exhibited during the first edition of the Krakowski Salon Sztuki 2018 – Krakow Art Salon 2018 – in Cracow, Poland. Each spread has a slightly different layout adapted to the form and number of presented works. The inspiration of this Exhibition Catalogue is the way of artworks' presentation at the exhibition, diversity and minimalism.
This catalogue presents artists and their artworks exhibited during the first edition of the Krakowski Salon Sztuki 2018 – Krakow Art Salon 2018 – in Cracow, Poland. Each spread has a slightly different layout adapted to the form and number of presented works. The inspiration of this Exhibition Catalogue is the way of artworks' presentation at the exhibition, diversity and minimalism.
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Radio Zablocie district identity; mural and website
Website "Attuned to Zablocie" and mural "Radiomural" is a social project aimed at popularizing the cultural and industrial heritage of district Zablocie – a postindustrial and creative part of Krakow, Poland. Website and mural in a form of old radio receiver; an interactive transposition of a retro-radio-receiver's desktop. Retro radio can be regarded as a symbol of the old, industrial district Zablocie, that is famous for the production of "Unitra" radio components in Poland in a communist era. The letters on mural will glow at night. zablocie.info
Website "Attuned to Zablocie" and mural "Radiomural" is a social project aimed at popularizing the cultural and industrial heritage of district Zablocie – a postindustrial and creative part of Krakow, Poland. Website and mural in a form of old radio receiver; an interactive transposition of a retro-radio-receiver's desktop. Retro radio can be regarded as a symbol of the old, industrial district Zablocie, that is famous for the production of "Unitra" radio components in Poland in a communist era. The letters on mural will glow at night. zablocie.info
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Radiomural District Identity and Mural
Picture of an old Grundig radio in Nurnberg. The mural visually resembles the scale of the radio from the 70s / 80s, with photoluminescence letters, giving the effect of glowing in the dark, which resembles a radio turned on. The radio is 'turned on' the Langwasser district in Nuremberg. The other place-names on the radio scale are the residents' favorite places characteristic for this district (dark green) and their countries of origin (light green). The project is a district identity, located on the facade of a culture house in the center of Langwasser, allows locating popular culture places
Picture of an old Grundig radio in Nurnberg. The mural visually resembles the scale of the radio from the 70s / 80s, with photoluminescence letters, giving the effect of glowing in the dark, which resembles a radio turned on. The radio is 'turned on' the Langwasser district in Nuremberg. The other place-names on the radio scale are the residents' favorite places characteristic for this district (dark green) and their countries of origin (light green). The project is a district identity, located on the facade of a culture house in the center of Langwasser, allows locating popular culture places
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Kolo Mego Uokiyneczka Folk Song Book
The 5-part publication is a folk song book containing 1100 songs with notes and lyrics from the Pszczyna region in Poland, intended for folk choirs, ensambles and musicians. The design is inspired by the manuscript and typewriter effects. The names of chapters are printed on bleeds and represent typewriting errors crossovers (“xxx”) visually similar to folkwear patterns. The use of 3 colors (dark burgundy, blue and violet) refers to the ink used in manuscripts. 5 notebooks in a common etui are handy to use when singing and easily photocopyable, due to the a4 format.
The 5-part publication is a folk song book containing 1100 songs with notes and lyrics from the Pszczyna region in Poland, intended for folk choirs, ensambles and musicians. The design is inspired by the manuscript and typewriter effects. The names of chapters are printed on bleeds and represent typewriting errors crossovers (“xxx”) visually similar to folkwear patterns. The use of 3 colors (dark burgundy, blue and violet) refers to the ink used in manuscripts. 5 notebooks in a common etui are handy to use when singing and easily photocopyable, due to the a4 format.
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Catalog of Printed Ephemera 1914–1918 Anniversary Publication
The catalog commissioned by the National Library of Poland for the 100th anniversary of Polands independence restoration contains descriptions and designs of historical ephemeral prints, e.g. announcements and leaflets (1914-1918). The challenge was to find the best solution for typography of descriptions of “originals” and “technicals”. The layout is divided into 2 columns: texts in original use black Polish historical Brygada 1918 font, the technical texts are metallic and use Polish contemporary Lato font. The cover refers to the image of various printed leaflets scattered.
The catalog commissioned by the National Library of Poland for the 100th anniversary of Polands independence restoration contains descriptions and designs of historical ephemeral prints, e.g. announcements and leaflets (1914-1918). The challenge was to find the best solution for typography of descriptions of “originals” and “technicals”. The layout is divided into 2 columns: texts in original use black Polish historical Brygada 1918 font, the technical texts are metallic and use Polish contemporary Lato font. The cover refers to the image of various printed leaflets scattered.
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Grafika ASP Krakow Artistic Catalogue
Jubilee album celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. It features a broad spectrum of the school's highlights: teachers’ and students’ artworks, archival photos, timelines of teachers’ employment, maps with academy’s buildings, index of graduates. Qualities: 3 different parts; 5 covers folded in half like traditional cardboard prints' briefcases; colour and embossed titles on covers evoking metal-printing matrix; designed deliberate printing errors; sewn-glued binding with a visible spine covered by a belly band.
Jubilee album celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. It features a broad spectrum of the school's highlights: teachers’ and students’ artworks, archival photos, timelines of teachers’ employment, maps with academy’s buildings, index of graduates. Qualities: 3 different parts; 5 covers folded in half like traditional cardboard prints' briefcases; colour and embossed titles on covers evoking metal-printing matrix; designed deliberate printing errors; sewn-glued binding with a visible spine covered by a belly band.
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