I’m Karolina, a graduate student of the BA Interior Design. I like to design spaces that feel calm, intentional and powerful. My work is rooted in creating environments that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also support the people who use them. I am drawn to balance, depth and structure, softened by specific elements. I aim for layouts that flow effortlessly without feeling overworked. I’m especially interested in how design can support comfort, and dignity whether that’s through accessible layouts, thoughtful spatial planning. I like spaces that give people room to breathe, both physically and mentally.
Aesthetically, I lean toward a modern understated luxury. Clean lines, controlled palettes of whites, greys, deep tones with subtle contrasts that add richness without overwhelming the space. I pay attention to materials, light, and how everything comes together as one cohesive atmosphere rather than separate elements competing for attention.
VYKROS Museum and workshop
The VYKROS Museum is a concept I developed around the idea of turning art and mechanical craft into something immersive and experiential. It’s not just a museum you walk through; it’s a space where engineering and art meet in a very raw yet visible way. The focus is on engraved automotive parts, where precision work becomes a form of storytelling through metal done in the workshop part of the building and later showcased throughout the museum part of the building.
The workshop is also integrated into the visitor experience, so you can see how engravings are designed and applied onto cars and motorbike components through the glass at the entrance of the main museum part of the building. That process is just as important as the final piece.
As you move through the floors, those same parts are showcased on full vehicles. Cars and motorbikes become moving canvases, displayed almost like sculptures. Each level builds on the last, starting from detail and process, and leading into complete, finished pieces that feel both engineered and artistic.
I used teal and blue as the core tones to reflect the depth and a slightly futuristic edge that ties back to the mechanical aspect of the space. These are grounded by black, greys, and whites, which keep the environment clean, structured, and focused on the details of the work being showcased. Red is introduced in a more restrained way, used as an accent to bring energy and intensity, subtly referencing speed, movement, and automotive culture without overpowering the overall atmosphere.
