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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001_SEASONAL YOUNG ART FAIR AND THRIFT FASHION MARKET
001_SEASONAL YOUNG ART FAIR AND THRIFT FASHION MARKET
STUDENT PROJECT
/ tutors: Dr. Elżbieta Pakuła-Kwak, Dr. Joanna Łapińska ad /
Duration: I semester 24/25
DESCRIPTION
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. Designed with flexibility, functionality, and aesthetics in mind, the space preserves the hall’s raw industrial character while adapting it to the needs of modern users. It serves as a vibrant hub where art, fashion, and community converge, fostering creativity and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
INSPIRATION
Inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, particularly the city of Hersylia, imagined as a place formed from networks of human relationships rather than permanent structures, this space is conceived as a framework for creation by people. Neutral, subdued, and universal in character, it remains intentionally open until activated by human presence. The works of emerging artists fill the space and temporarily redefine it, transforming it into a living structure shaped by interaction and exchange.
ART FAIR AREA
A dedicated venue for showcasing painting, printmaking, and applied art, this space is designed to accommodate more than a dozen artists. Its flexible layout is achieved through a system of sliding fabric curtains on metal tubes and a steel cable hanging system for artwork. These adaptable solutions allow the space to be effortlessly reconfigured to suit the nature of each event and the number of exhibitors, all while preserving its open, cohesive, and harmonious character.
SECOND-HAND FASHION AREA
Designed for individuals who are mindful of the environmental impact of the apparel industry and seek unique, carefully curated clothing pieces, this space embodies sustainability and conscious consumption. The layout is thoughtfully arranged to showcase garments in a visually appealing yet accessible way, enhancing the shopping experience while reinforcing the values of ethical fashion and responsible consumerism.
CAFÉ
Designed as a welcoming space for relaxation and connection, this area fosters the exchange of ideas and a sense of community. A warm, cozy atmosphere—enhanced by natural materials and soft lighting—creates the perfect setting for conversation and interaction, all within a dynamic environment surrounded by art and fashion.