Agata Magdalena Nowak

Design Researcher, Visual Artist and Potter

Tell us about yourself

My educational background is psychology and artistic research. I’m holding an MFA diploma in critical curatorial studies. For over a decade now, I have been developing my skills in participatory design, service design and design research, in the meantime working on my art works and engaging in cultural and social initiatives. I found a way to link those to aspects of my interests and professional work. Researcher by day, Artist by night, or the other way around. 

My field of constant experimentation is WUD Silesia where I curate and lead an ART team to find new ways of researching and expressing knowledge. I am led by the belief that with tools that I explore and skill I am working on, with dedicated and great people I am meeting every day, we can make a difference and impact social change. 

What do you like best about your job?

It gives me freedom to experiment, ask questions and satisfy my never ending curiosity. In my art work I can additionally explore what I love and cherish the most – Nature. 

What do you like to learn about?

Fantastic creatures and how to sculpt them in clay 🙂 

What book or movie left a lasting impression on you?

The Fisher King by Terry Gilliam, but those who know me are well aware that I could always watch The Gladiator. With or without special occasion.  

Can you share some music you like? What do you like about it?

First Album of Mumford & Sons.  It’s simple, always refreshing and makes me want to dance and sing and dream big. 

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