Today we’d like to introduce you to Gosia Walak.
Gosia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I started my career after graduating from the acclaimed Lodz Film School in Poland, where I was taught by some of the greatest artists in European & international cinema who helped to develop and expand my creative taste. It led me into a career in acquisitions and programming for Film and TV in London where I worked for over 10 years.
I specialized in launching TV channels and one of my proudest moments was to launch The Food Network in the UK and across Europe. I enjoyed working in TV but at some point, I realized that my passion for it was just not there anymore. Instead of reading TV trade magazines I found myself spending more time reading about architecture, design and interior design in particular. My passion grew with a deeper understanding of architecture and the significance of design. As Alain de Botton said “… we are, for better or for worse, different people in different places. Walls, chairs and floors can combine to create an atmosphere in which the best side of us is offered the opportunity to flourish. We accept with gratitude the power that a single room can possess. ”
I made a decision to make a transition from one visual world ( TV) to another ( Design), quit my job in TV and pursue a career in interior design. In 2016, I began studying interior design and a year later I graduated from the prestigious KLC School of Design in London with a Certificate in Interior Design. Soon after Studio MGW was established.
Has it been a smooth road?
Changing a career is never a smooth road. Like all transitions, it is full of challenges and very personal experience but it helped to take a 30,000-foot view and think strategically about it in the same way that I would map out the steps to launch a new channel. My advice to anybody thinking of changing careers would be to act tactically and have the safety net of keeping your day job as you build your new business on the side. It may be time-consuming and whilst is essential to believe that you can succeed, it is also very important to be prepared for a worst-case scenario.
To young women who are just starting their career, I would say: Give yourself time to succeed and don’t be impatient with others and yourself. It is a myth that you can build a quality career overnight (well, at least in the majority of cases). It takes time!
As Muhammad Ali said: “DON’T COUNT THE DAYS, MAKE THE DAYS COUNT”.
We’d love to hear more about Studio MGW.
Our motto: “STYLE IS A SIMPLE WAY OF SAYING COMPLICATED THINGS.” Jean Cocteau.
My interior design studio takes a holistic approach to design and looks to create harmony with slightly non-conformist and eclectic European spirit. We are always aware of the human aspect of designing and our interiors reflect the unique personality of their owners. After all, one should feel at home in one’s own home.
Though spaces created by us vary in style, from pared-back to more decorative, our signature style is Soft Minimalism, which is all about interiors that are warm and liveable. Blending design classics with contemporary pieces allows us to curate timeless, elegant and comfortable but not overly styled environments.
Our signature pared-back aesthetic ensures that the interiors seamlessly marry tradition and cutting edge modernity, remaining relevant and artistic. Each project is developed with respect to the architectural framework and character of the space.
For me, interior design is not only about the aesthetic aspect and how to achieve a specific look but above all how the space makes you feel and how it works for you. The challenge is to understand the client’s dream and then turn it into reality but in a way they don’t expect, yet feel completely comfortable with.
We often design with a subtle nod to Modernism with its utility and Japanese style renowned for its serene simplicity, connecting the indoors and the outdoors as well as paying attention to the smallest details. Drawing on modern cultural influences, STUDIO MGW style is very much influenced by big names such as Eileen Gray, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Charlotte Perriand, Vincent van Duysen, Andrei Tarkovsky and Dries van Noten.
So much of the media coverage is focused on the challenges facing women today, but what about the opportunities? Do you feel there are any opportunities that women are particularly well-positioned for?
I feel that gender equality and the empowerment of women’s movements will play bigger and bigger role in modern societies.
I see a lot of opportunities for women in many differed fields but particularly in politics. Both younger and older female politicians eventually have a distinctive voice and are more visible in the political universe dominated by men.
Already there are much broader sweep of targets aimed at improving women’s participation and empowerment beyond school enrolment and parliamentary representation.
America will have a female president one day and maybe this day is not so far away.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://studiomgw.com
- Phone: +1 424 420 5177
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiomgw/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioMGW/
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/studiomgw/
Image Credit:
Patrick Cadell, Laura Lewis, Peter Baker
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