ZOFIA SALUGA
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I recently completed my Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, building on my background in Industrial Design. My practice has evolved from designing individual objects towards a broader understanding of space as a complex system of relationships between people, materials, context, and time.
Throughout my studies, I became increasingly interested in design as a process rather than a final outcome:
a continuous accumulation of meanings, traces, and experiences that shape the way we inhabit spaces.
I approach design through research, observation, and analysis, exploring how places can emerge from their specific cultural, social, and material contexts rather than from universalized visual languages.
My work is driven by a curiosity about authenticity in contemporary design and the role of the designer with in an increasingly digital and globalized environment. In
a time when references and aesthetics are rapidly circulating and becoming homogenized, I am interested in developing approaches that reconnect design with locality, memory, and the unique qualities of a place.
Alongside my design practice, I work professionally in ballet and contemporary dance, which deeply influences my understanding of space through movement, rhythm, embodiment, and perception. I also explore oil painting, functional ceramics, and cooking as parallel creative practices that inform my sensitivity towards materiality, composition, and sensory experience.
I am particularly interested in developing research-based design methodologies and exploring how critical thinking and careful analysis can become tools for creating meaningful and context-responsive environments.
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SELECTED WORK
001_SEASONAL YOUNG ART FAIR AND THRIFT FASHION MARKET
space of exchange
This project transforms a section of an abandoned industrial hall into a dynamic space for seasonal fairs dedicated to young art and second-hand fashion...
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ADAPTATION DESIGN FOR A RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR
residential
This project adapts the historic warehouse of the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków into a residential interior. Preserving the original brick walls and respecting conservation restrictions, the design is structured around a vertical art gallery that connects all levels...
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003_BOUNDARIES OF PERCEPTION
exhibition design
The starting point for this exhibition was a project exploring a sensory experience. It began with a collection of ten sensory objects made from fabric, resin, plastic, rubber, and styrofoam
with ten objects made from fabric, resin, plastic, rubber, and styrofoam, designed to engage multiple senses. The project asks...
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004_INTERSTICE: A SENSITIVE STRUCTURE
exhibition design
Aperture: A Sensitive Structure is an installation exploring the relationship between the human body and architecture as a journey through its tissue — from the outer shell, through a transitional layer, into a warm interior. Each layer carries a dual meaning: literal, as a structural component, and metaphorical, referring to the ways space is perceived, experienced, and remembered.
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005_SUPPORTING RECOVERY AND REST FOR DANCERS
set of furniture
The project is a comprehensive aid for ballet dancers, offering 8 PE foam modules for individual use or for connecting in shared spaces. The arrangement of the modules promotes relaxation, improves posture, enhances circulation, and accelerates muscle recovery, while minimizing the risk of injury...
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006_TILT SET
chair & table set design
The Tilt Chair was designed to seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality in dining spaces. Inspired by Peter Opsvik’s design philosophy, it allows natural movement and effortless shifts in posture during meals, conversations, or work at the table...
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007_USER-ENGAGING LAMP
This lamp transforms the atmosphere of a room by casting captivating light patterns. Utilizing a cylindrical module filled with mirror film, it disperses incoming light to create dynamic, ever-changing visuals on an integrated carbon paper plane. The movable components allow for endless modifications, while an adjustable clamp enables further customization, offering a variety of lighting effects.
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008_RTD BOTTLE SOLUTION
for Glassberries Design Awards
This project was developed as a ready-to-drink (RTD) glass bottle concept, with the aim of rethinking how consumers experience pre-mixed beverages. Our intention was not only to design a functional container, but to transform the drinking ritual into something more engaging and interactive.
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ADDITIONAL WORKS