Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu by Izabela Jurczyk

Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu by Izabela Jurczyk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Igrafikhi Competition Category.

InsimbiIgrafikhi· 2026

Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu

by Izabela Jurczyk

Client: Polskie Radio S.A.

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Igrafikhi Category

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The Design

About Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu

I-Tomasz Stanko Polish Radio Sessions umklamo wokupakisha i-albhamu owenzelwe iqoqo lamarekhodi angama-39 angakaze akhishwe ngaphambilini, arekhodwa phakathi kuka-1970 no-1991. Lokhu kukhishwa kuqukethe amarekhodi e-vinyl ayisithupha, uhlelo lwe-compact disc kanye nencwajana enamakhasi angama-48 enezithombe zomlando kanye nemicabango yomuntu siqu. Ubunikazi bokubonwayo busekelwe ekwakhiweni kwe-typography emhlophe nemnyama eyakhiwe ngezinhlamvu zesibongo somculi. Amakhava ayisithupha ahumusha kabusha umgqigqo owodwa futhi akha ubunye obuhlangene. Ukupakishwa kuphrintwe nge-offset futhi kuphothulwe nge-matte lamination.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Tomasz Stanko Umklamo Wokupakisha I-Albhamu iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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