The Designers: DixonBaxi’s Agata Walas-Popiel champions Polish design talent

Our interview series, The Designers, delves deep into the world’s leading design studios through a series of in-depth conversations with the individuals who make them tick. Entry 46 takes us to DixonBaxi, where Senior Designer Agata Walas-Popiel has been busy working on global brands while simultaneously championing Polish design talent through her relaunched platform, Polish Design Scene. In our conversation, she shares her unconventional journey from fashion model to senior designer, discusses the importance of mentoring younger creatives and building positive studio culture, and reflects on how her Polish heritage influences her design perspective. She also offers insights on the evolving openness of the design industry and reveals what’s next for both her agency work and her mission to bridge Polish talent with the global design community. TBI: Hey Agata, how’s it going? AWP: Hey! All good. I’m enjoying the unusually hot summer we’re having in London this year. It’s been a great mood booster.