POLISH DESIGN AND INNOVATION TAKE CENTRE STAGE WITH 'CURATED CONNECTIONS' — A THREE-PART SERIES OF CURATED POLISH DESIGN AND CRAFT LAUNCHING AT MOROSO DURING CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK AND PART OF THE 2025 UK/POLAND CREATIVE SEASON. 

Design meets dialogue as the first in a three-part series of Polish design activations debuts at Moroso London. 'Curated Connections – Chapter One: Colour and Craft' spotlights standout Polish designers UAU Project, Agnieszka Bar, Malwina Konopacka, and Zieta Studio, alongside a dedicated expert panel at CDW that will discuss the role of colour in contemporary design. 

'Curated Connections: Polish Design Across London' is a three-part series of curated presentations as part of the 2025 UK/Poland Culture and Creative Season, co-produced with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Polish Cultural Institute in London, Let's Art Foundation, and On & On Designs. Celebrating the richness of Polish design and craft exploring Poland's creative momentum around identity, craftsmanship, evolving narratives of place, and growing influence on the global design stage. The presentations invite you to see Poland differently: as a bold, design-forward nation blending material mastery with cutting-edge tech and its growing influence on the global design stage. 

Moroso opens 'Curated Connections: Chapter 1 – Colour & Craft' at CDW with a presentation celebrating the creativity and meticulous craftsmanship of today's leading Polish designers presenting UAU Project, Agnieszka Bar, Malwina Konopacka, and Zieta Studio. Expect bold forms, experimental materials, and objects rich with cultural narrative presented in dialogue with Moroso's latest collections from Milan Design Week and their iconic best sellers. 

Panel Discussion: 'Living with Colours' - Tuesday 20 May 6.30pm  

Accompanying the installation will be a dedicated panel discussion entitled 'Living with Colours' exploring how colour shape's identity, perception, and material storytelling in contemporary design. Chaired by Pip Rich, Editor, Livingetc. the panel includes Polish designer Justyna Fałdzińska -co-founder of UAU Project, Giorgia Zanellato - designer of the Mangiafuoco and Clay collections for Moroso, and Laura Perryman - colour expert and author of The Colour Bible.  RSVP: info@onandondesigns.com  

“Moroso is delighted to collaborate and showcase the work of these gifted designers, says Andrea Bazzaro , EVP of Moroso Ltd., “Their creations embody the pursuit of beauty, the passion for research, and the significance of craft — all fundamental principles that underpin our brand and our daily endeavours.” 

'Curated Connections: Chapter 1 – Colour & Craft' presents:  

On display forming Chapter 1 of Curated Connections will be the latest works from the following Polish design studios:  

UAU Project Founded in 2011 by Justyna Fałdzińska and Miłosz Dąbrowski, UAU Project designs vibrant, sustainable objects that challenge conventional material thinking and are 3D printed from plant-based bioplastics. Since 2016, the studio has used algorithms to generate textures and colour experimentation, ensuring their products are recyclable and compostable with minimal waste. 

Presenting the 'The Totem Lamp' – a new custom-made lighting piece made from sustainable PLA material that combines modern design with the precision of 3D printing. At 'Curated Connections – Chapter 1' visitors are invited to Build Your Own Totem (BYOT) and stack, swap, and rearrange to create a totem that reflects their personality, space, or mood.  

Totem Lamp, by UAU Studio               Crunch Vase, by UAU Studio              Forry Vase, by UAU Studio 

Agnieszka Bar Agnieszka Bar showcases her latest poetic explorations in glass with tactile handmade vessels balancing elegance with function, using colour and texture grounded in Poland's deep-rooted glassmaking traditions. 

'Vibrant Seeds' made of freehand formed blown glass have unexpected fairy-tale colours and structures. Some hibernating others sprouting, the delicate and precious 'seeds' are bathed in light and energetically stretched upwards. 'Ground' using tinted glass is formed with an original technique using wicker, merging two of Bars passions – glassmaking and basketry. Selecting the colours of the earth's resources solar, river and copper, the pieces allow us to reflect on inner grounding, surrendering to the current of life and nurturing our energy centres.              

Vibrant Seed, by Agnieszka Bar, photo by Piotr Niemyjski SĀR                             GROUND by Agnieszka Bar 

Malwina Konopacka, the illustrator-turned-ceramicist, brings her cult OKO collection to life with sculptural vases and bold colour narratives that blur the line between art and design. The 'Anna' Vase, as tall as the classic OKO but more delicate in shape, with organic indentations which evoke the calm of sea waves and the refinement of Italian sculpture. The 'Irena Circus' vase has a spherical shape topped with a narrow neck; its rounded form beautifully showcasing any flowers and delights with the Circus edition gaining playful handles.               

Anna Vase, by Malwina Konopacka             Malwina Konopacka in her studio       Irena Circus Vase by Malwina Konopacka 

Zięta Studio, founded by architect and designer Oskar Zięta, are pioneers of the FiDU metal-inflation technique, and have revolutionised the way we think about metal. Pushing the limits of industrial process as artistic expression, Zięta Studios produce everything from mirrored wall sculptures to experimental architecture; a portfolio that is technically brilliant and visually arresting. The Whispers installation launching as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2025 is among their latest explorations of space and surface. Constantly innovating, Zięta Studio also prototypes mobility devices using the same pioneering metal-inflation technique.   

                       Tafla Mirror by Zięta Studios                                       Tafla Mirror detail by Oskar Zięta 

At Curated Connections – Chapter One: Colour and Craft' expect bold forms, experimental materials, and objects rich with cultural narrative, each in perfect dialogue with Moroso's latest collections from Milan and best sellers: a blend of experimentation with refined artisanal skills, all presented in a bold new setting where vibrant colour takes centre stage. 

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• 'Curated Connections – Chapter 1 – Colour & Craft' Design Installation  
  Opens Tuesday 20 May | Moroso London, 7–15 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4SP Mon–Thu: 9am–5pm | Fri: 9am–1pm | Free to attend 

• 'Living with Colours' - Panel Discussion Tuesday 20 May | Doors open 6pm | Talk begins 630pm | Moroso London, 7–15 Rosebery Ave, London EC1R 4SP |  

RSVP: info@onandondesigns.com 

Media Contact: Informare, Caroline Knight - caroline@informare.co.uk.   

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Agnieszka Bar. Glass has always been at the heart of Agnieszka Bar's practice. Raised in the Sudetes in south-west Poland, a region steeped in glassmaking tradition, she grew up surrounded by craft—her father a woodworker, her grandmother a seamstress. This early exposure to handmade work instilled a deep respect for materials and process, something she still carries forward today. Bar studied ceramics and glass at the Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, with further training at institutions in Bratislava and Liberec. In 2009, she co-founded the WZOROWO Design Group. Her breakthrough came in 2007 with Na Palec (On Finger), a collection of mould-blown glassware distinguished by an ergonomic dimple that improves grip—a quiet innovation with a lasting appeal. Recent projects include Vibrant Seeds, a series of works inspired by literary fragments, and Ground, which brings together glass and basketry with an emphasis on sustainability. Her work, as she describes, seeks to reconnect us with the earth and evoke a sense of care, both for ourselves and for the planet. Bar has exhibited widely and received numerous accolades. Her work forms part of the permanent collections at the National Museums in Wrocław, Kraków, and Warsaw. http://agnieszkabar.pl/ 

Malwina Konopacka An industrial design graduate, illustrator-turned-ceramist Konopacka appears to have stumbled into a hugely successful career in ceramics almost by chance. The renowned OKO ceramic family, first formed as a student was not returned to until 2014 as an extension of her graphic design work, however, its huge success at the Tokyo Design Days exhibition drove an entire career change. Often adorned with balls and circles, her pieces offer an organic and colourful, pop aesthetic and sit across both art and design. In 2018 her piece 'Teresa' working with the National Museum in Warsaw involved 10 leading artists creating designs on one of her vases, where recently, to celebrate OKO's 10th anniversary Konopacka launched a series of vases, trays, bowls, mugs and home accessories. Her works are found in numerous private collections and in the design collection of the National Museum in Krakow. OKO Malwina Konopacka 

UAU PROJECT, A Warsaw-based design studio founded by Justyna Fałdzińska and Miłosz Dąbrowski in 2011, UAU Project has eschewed the traditional manufacturing route. Designing joyful, sustainable objects that challenge conventional material thinking, the colourful vessels and vases – which have a 'Memphis meets techno' feel – are designed to be 3D printed from plant-based bioplastics. Recyclable and compostable in industrial facilities, the portfolio has a production process that creates almost no waste. Since 2016 the studio introduced algorithms in their design process to generate textures and colour experimentation. With the introduction of award-winning products such as miniature greenhouse GROWW, followed by exhibiting at Pairs and New York and winning the Talent section at Frankfurt's Ambiente International Consumer Goods Fair, UAU Project are at the forefront of a new wave of Polish designers making an impact across the globe. UAU project 

Zięta Studio Founded in 2007 by architect and designer Oskar Zięta, Zieta Studio has earned international acclaim for its pioneering FiDU technology (Free Internal Pressure Deformation), a unique method that involves inflating welded steel sheets with high-pressure air, transforming flat metal into lightweight, durable, and sculptural forms. The studio first captured global attention with the playful PLOPP stool, now an icon of contemporary design. Based between Wrocław and Zielona Góra, the studio keeps its entire process in-house, allowing for continuous experimentation and evolution. Since debuting in the UK at the 2009 London Design Festival, Zieta Studio has expanded its portfolio to include mirrors, furniture, installations, and even prototypes for sustainable vehicles—all infused with a spirit of joy and technical ingenuity. Its most recent UK appearance was  

Through Process to Progress, a mid-career exhibition at Loop Generation in 2024. A new sculptural installation, Whispers, opens this May as part of the London Festival of Architecture. www.zieta.pl/en 

The installation is public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024 – 2025 - the European dimension and countering disinformation.” 

About The UK/Poland Season 2025 The UK/Poland Season 2025 is a diverse programme of over 100 multi-artform events in 40 cities in both countries. The Season will invigorate the UK-Poland cultural dialogue in addressing global challenges and will open new opportunities for cultural leaders and the next generation of artists. 

Polish Cultural Institute in London The Institute focus lies in promoting Polish culture and heritage to the British audiences, as well as developing collaborations and building bridges between key cultural or academic institutions in Poland and the UK. Through nurturing these relationships, providing access to essential cultural resources and supporting through funding, PCI London can successfully showcase the best of Polish art, film, theatre, music, literature, science, and heritage to culturally diverse residents of the UK.www.instytutpolski.pl | @polish_culture 

On & On Designs On&On Designs connects European creative talents with the UK cultural, retail, and interior architecture sectors, fostering a dialogue on the transformative power of creativity. Using exhibitions and events, they strategically bring design and commerce together to drive meaningful change. Their portfolio includes collaborations with artists such as Oskar Zieta, which began in 2009 with the Young Creative Poland exhibition in London, when Oskar's work was presented.www.onandondesigns.com | @onandondesigns 

Let's Art Foundation Let's Art Foundation mission is to enhance the skills of those involved in the artistic, cultural, and business sectors, creating a space for learning, growth, and inspiration. By supporting artists, the foundation simultaneously cares for the development of local communities, building bridges between art and everyday life. The foundation also supports international exhibitions, such as showcasing the work of Oskar Zięta at the London Design Festival.www.designingtomorrow.pl | @lets_art_fund