Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu by Izabela Jurczyk

Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu by Izabela Jurczyk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma in Igishushanyo cy'Amashusho Competition Category.

IcyumaAmashusho· 2026

Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu

by Izabela Jurczyk

Client: Polskie Radio S.A.

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma Winner in Amashusho Category

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The Design

About Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu

Tomasz Stanko Polish Radio Sessions ni igishushanyo cy'ipfunyika rya alubumu cyakozwe ku ikusanyirizo ry'amajwi 39 atari yarasohotse mbere, yafashwe hagati ya 1970 na 1991. Iri sohoka ririmo za disiki za vinyl esheshatu, verisiyo ya disiki ya compact hamwe n'agatabo k'amapaji 48 karimo amafoto y'ubushyinguro n'ibitekerezo bwite. Iranga ry'ibigaragara rishingiye ku bwubatsi bw'inyandiko bw'umukara n'umweru bwakozwe hifashishijwe inyuguti z'izina ry'umuryango ry'uwo mucuranzi. Amapfundikizo atandatu asubiramo insanganyamatsiko imwe mu buryo bushya kandi agakora umubiri wuzuye ugizwe n'ibice. Ipfunyika ryacapwe mu buryo bwa offset kandi rirangizwa na lamination idafite urumuri (matte).

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma

Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. Tomasz Stanko Igishushanyo cy'Ipfunyika rya Alubumu yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Tomasz Stanko - Polish Radio Sessions is an extraordinary release built around newly discovered and previously unreleased recordings from the archives of Polish Radio. Such rare material called for a distinctive visual language. A comprehensive visual identity was created, spanning six vinyl records and a 48-page booklet with archival photographs and personal reflections. A limited white vinyl edition and a boxed CD set complete this collector's piece.
Dimensions & Packaging: CD: Box 132 mmx 25 mm 132 mm, covers 125 mm x 1 mm x 125 mm, booklet 48pp 125 mm x 4 mm x 125 mm
Vinyl: Box 317 mm x 35 mm 317 mm, covers 314 mm x 3,5 mm x 314 mm, booklet 48pp 314 mm x 4 mm x 314 mm
Tags: Stanko, jazz, music, records, deluxe box set, covers, CD, vinyl
Production Technology: The packaging for the CD and vinyl records was made of paper, printed using CMYK offset printing, and then finished with a matte lamination. The lettering was additionally coated with a glossy varnish.
The CD and vinyl covers were made of paper and printed using CMYK offset printing with an additional Pantone 2736 C color, and finished with a matte lamination.
The booklet was printed using CMYK offset printing with an additional Pantone 2736 C color.
The CDs were printed using screen printing with two colors: Pantone Black and Pantone 2736 C.
Design Challenge: To design a visual identity worthy of the brilliant music contained within the release.
Research: An analysis of earlier albums by Tomasz Stanko and research into global jazz discography.
Inspiration: Tomasz Stanko - Polish Radio Sessions brings together 39 previously unreleased recordings from 1970-1991. The visual concept is based on the idea of a master's mark, a distilled signature of the artist. A black and white typographic composition built from the letters of his surname turns typography into form and rhythm. Six covers reinterpret one motif, forming a modular whole that reflects the tension and focus of his music.
Project Duration: The project began in March 2025 in Warsaw and Lodz and was completed in October 2025 in Warsaw and Lodz. The box set went on sale in November 2025.
Operation Flow: Unwrap and enjoy the music.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Robert Bobryk
Image #2: Photographer Robert Bobryk
Image #3: Photographer Robert Bobryk
Image #4: Photographer Robert Bobryk
Image #5: Photographer Robert Bobryk
Video Credits: Polskie Radio