UNI – Objects that support social interactions in local urban spaces
DESIGN: Angelika Brzóska
Poland
make me! 2025
1st place make me! Design Award and a cash prize of PLN 15.000
“UNI” is a modular urban furniture system designed to encourage longer stays in the spaces between apartment buildings and to foster more frequent interactions among local residents. Currently, the catalogue includes ten modules, available in various finishes, which can be combined into numerous configurations depending on the area’s needs, while also organising the space through a consistent stylistic code. Accessibility is a key focus of the project. The main goal is to provide additional support to facilitate the use of the furniture by people with mobility challenges, including older adults. To ensure comfort, the backrest and seat elements are available in versions with thermal insulation. The prefabricated modules can be easily replaced to change the function of the furniture if needed or repair it in case of damage. This solution minimises production costs and reduces waste, limiting environmental impact and aligning with sustainable design principles.
UNI – Objects that support social interactions in local urban spaces, design: Angelika Brzóska / from designer’s archive
UNI – Objects that support social interactions in local urban spaces, design: Angelika Brzóska / from designer’s archive
UNI – Objects that support social interactions in local urban spaces, design: Angelika Brzóska / from designer’s archive
UNI – Objects that support social interactions in local urban spaces, design: Angelika Brzóska / from designer’s archive
Angelika Brzóska
A product designer, graduate of the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and currently pursuing a master’s degree in the Design and Research program. She was awarded the Rector’s Scholarship at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw for the academic year 2022/2023. Her graduation project was recognized as one of the 30 best design diplomas from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary in the international Graduation Projects 2024 showcase.
Growing up among Warsaw’s prefabricated housing estates sparked her interest in functional housing, neighborhood dynamics and social interactions among local residents. Her work is characterized by sensitivity to the surroundings and a holistic approach to design. In her creative practice, she focuses on promoting the value and quality of craftsmanship by blending it with contemporary industrial design.
