Karolina Kruk-Umięcka

Karolina Kruk-Umięcka – Designer

I'm a geek when it comes to creating book covers. I have 8 yrs of experience as graphic designer, 6 at the publishing house and still going!

Overview

I started my graphic design journey in 2012 when I decided to start the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. Having a creative career has always been my dream. In 2014, while still studying, I started working in a small advertisement agency, which gave me a lot of experience in an ad environment. When I decided to change the field for more artistic work, I found my place in BBK- the biggest Polish company in home decorations. There, for two years I could work on fantastic projects like textile designs, ceramics, etc. Now, for over 6 years I have worked in a publishing house, where I found my biggest love in the design field- books. I work on creating covers, infographics, as well as typesetting.

At work, I always make sure I deliver what I promised and stick to my deadlines. I try to approach my tasks creatively and take care of my clients' needs.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Economics Education & Reference Finance & Accounting Psychology
Fiction
Classics Literary Fiction
Languages
English

Work experience

Vigmostad & Bjorke AS

Dec, 2018 — Present
I am a team leader of a Graphic Design Team. Mostly I create covers, infographics and layouts. I also have experience in typesetting and marketing materials.

Self-employed

Jul, 2022 — Present

BBK S.A.

May, 2017 — Nov, 2018 (over 1 year)
I worked as a product designer, creating home decorations and packages.

Swiat Reklamy

Aug, 2016 — Apr, 2017 (9 months)
Small ad agency, where I started working as a graphic designer.

Portfolio

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THE REAL DEAL: A No-BS Guide to Mastering Software Sales

Jensen, Wayne

Independently published

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Winning With Ancient Wisdom Negotiation Strategies From Asia and Europe

Déal, Jean-Baptiste

Avantagents Limited

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Cornucopia: Little Helpers (The Cornucopia Series)

Wells, Tom

Cover Design
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Master Adulting: Anxiety and Four Key Factors

Neumann, Paul

Neupsych Press

Cover Design
Radical Innovation

Steinar Wasa Tverlid

This book offers a complete guide to how organizations can build a well-working radical innovation muscle. The author differentiates between incremental and radical innovation, focusing on the... read more
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Power of Ethical Capitalism

Li, Joe Zhankan

Outlying Islands Publishing

Cover Design
Ikke akkurat Lykke

Monika Steinholm

Ny serie – perfekt for fans av Superbitchene! Møt Lykke: Tøff og svak, uovervinnelig og sårbar – og som slettes ikke har tenkt å la alfajentene definere henne.Lykke er klassens klovn og vennin... read more
Cover Design
Kodeord Overlord

Tor Arve Røssland

Henry drømmer om å bli pilot og kjempe mot tyskerne i luften. Men han er for ung, og da bombene faller over London, blir han evakuert til småbyen Effingham. En stor militærleir bygges opp uten... read more
Cover Design
Bompengeboka

Elisabeth Bergskaug

Her får du argumentene du trenger enten du er for eller mot bompenger - med denne boka vinner du diskusjonen! I 2013 var bompengeinntektene på åtte milliarder kroner, i 2019 vil de passere 13 ... read more
Cover Design
Pengeplanen

Lene Drange

Hvordan kan du spare mange tusen kroner på en halvårlig sjekk av økonomien? Hva er den ultimate prutemailen til banken, og hvordan lager du en pengeplan for familien? Hvilke forsikringer treng... read more
Illustration

Karolina has 9 reviews

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ALESSANDRA D.

ALESSANDRA D.

Sep, 2025

I applaud Karolina for taking on a project with a tight deadline. She was, at all times, a consummate professional and did a very good job.
Bill W.

Bill W.

Aug, 2025

Karolina was fantastic and the best value by far. She made the changes exactly as requested and actually finished ahead of schedule. I would HIGHLY recommend her for cover and interior design!
Karolina K.
Thank you so much, Bill!
Wayne J.

Wayne J.

Jul, 2025

Karolina was a joy to work with. I have zero experience with any of this, and was very nervous and unsure how to do anything. She made it so easy. I am 100% using Karolina again on my next project!
Karolina K.
Thank you Wayne, I wish you good luck with your new book! :)
Lillian M.

Lillian M.

Jun, 2025

I had a great experience working with Karolina. She was professional, kind, and creative.
Karolina K.
Thank you Lilian, working with you was a pleasure!
Prince G.

Prince G.

Feb, 2025

Working with this talented book cover designer was a fantastic experience! She created a cover that perfectly matched my book’s spirit and theme. The colors and layout were captivating, and communication was smooth throughout. Every detail was handled with care. I'm very happy with the final res...
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Karolina K.
Thank you so much!

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