Full name: Joanna Porayska
Academic titles: Art school graduate in stage design techniques – fashion designer, tailor, bachelor’s degree holder
Graduated institutions: International School of Costume and Fashion Design (MSKPU), Academy of Humanities and Economics in Łódź; currently pursuing a degree at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw (VIZJA University)
Current positions: MSKPU, Moliera2, self-employed – graphic designer
Achievements: Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship in 2014. Awarded the MSKPU The Best title in 2015/16. In 2017, honored by MSKPU with a special scholarship for outstanding achievements. Two-time scholarship recipient at the Academy of Humanities and Economics in Łódź, in 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, graduated from the Academy with distinction and became the only student of AHE to be awarded the prestigious Marshal of the Łódź Voivodeship Scholarship for significant academic accomplishments. Ranked 28th among all students of Łódź universities (approx. 60,000 individuals) in a regional academic ranking. Her achievements were highlighted in a dedicated article published in both the print and online editions of Łódź.pl.
Since 2024, also a two-time scholarship recipient at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, recognized for outstanding academic results and exceptional artistic achievements.
Apparel graphic designer at the largest gothic fashion company in Europe (Dracula Clothing); from 2015 to 2017, editor at Fashion Biznes portal. Speaker at the international copyright law conference CopyCamp 2017.
Fluent in English at an advanced level (C1), confirmed by the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) certificate. Works with digital graphics in both educational and commercial contexts.
Author of MSKPU diploma posters and other visual projects. Participant in numerous art events and exhibitions.
Actively involved in teaching for nearly a decade. For over half a decade, luxury product retoucher for Moliera 2. Closely connected to MSKPU as a Graphic Design lecturer and Associate Manager within the academic and artistic coordination team.
Author of the acclaimed project City Repair Program, published in WhiteMad Magazine.
Graphic Design Lecturer