Basia Pruszyńska is a Polish designer currently based in New York. Her practice is focused around product and furniture design. Basia finds inspiration in nature, landscapes, traditional craftsmanship and Polish folklore. By blending design with elements of heritage, Pruszyńska creates pieces that are functional and emotionally evocative. Her approach often incorporates traditional forms and natural materials, resulting in modern designs rooted in cultural identity.
For her first solo collection Vernacular light she was awarded a make me! statuette and got to the final of the international design contest make me! Her graduation collection The Romance was shortlisted and got to the final of the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024.