Data Art  
Experiential Design


Botanamorph
2023 Collages of archival botanical studies were printed with risograph, scanned, and animated using Runway’s image-to-video model. The project explores how AI interprets texture, material irregularity, and the movement of organic forms.

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In Between Us
2024 A speculative design study situated within the Jay St MetroTech subway station, a major transportation hub in Brooklyn, NY.

The work is focused on the interplay between humans and microbes, spanning both physical and temporal scales. It investigates the interconnectedness and boundaries encountered when bridging these scales, with a particular focus on multi-sensory data and experiences.

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Y2k Princess face filter
2024 An AR face filter created in SnapLens Studio as part of a class project exploring face tracking. The 3D assets were modeled in Blender from 2D references, drawing inspiration from Y2K cyber fashion aesthetics.




Baba Jaga
Fall 2023This opening theme was created for an Introduction to Motion Graphics class. It tells the story of Baba Jaga, a figure from Slavic mythology I grew up with—at once powerful and grotesque, wild and reclusive, playful and terrifying. 

The visual assets draw inspiration from wycinanki, a traditional Polish folk art of paper-cutting. 





ERICC
Conceputal  Framework
2023
This interactive graphic was designed for researchers, policymakers, funders, practitioners, and local stakeholders to explore the ERICC conceptual framework, supporting decisions related to children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in conflict-affected contexts. 

Users can examine components and relationships through definitions and examples, helping to identify targets for research and intervention. Interactive elements are highlighted through hover effects or color changes, with a pointing finger icon available to reveal all interactive areas on each page.



Karolina
karolina.lajch@gmail.com

Hi, I’m Karolina, an artist and designer based in New York City. 

I enjoy working across multiple mediums, including AR, 3D modeling, risograph printing, and coding, alongside good ol’ hands-on tinkering. 

My work explores how identity, memory, and time interplay through participatory, process-driven projects.


Education
M.S. in Integrated Design & Media 
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
2025

B.F.A. with honors in Photography & Imaging
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
2020

Employment Freelance Fabrication & Design Consultant
May 2023 – Present
  • Collaborate with artists, technologists, and clients on hybrid projects.
  • Design and produce installations, prototypes, and custom builds using digital and physical fabrication tools.
  • Provide fabrication support for immersive and interactive media projects, from concept through installation.


Freelance Social Media Manager
Sept 2019 – Sept 2023
  • Develop and implement content strategies across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms.
  • Produce tailored video, photo, and motion graphics content.
  • Manage campaigns end-to-end, including scheduling, publishing, analytics, and influencer partnerships.


Communications Coordinator
NYU Global TIES for Children Research Center, New York, NY
Sept 2022 – June 2024
  • Designed reports, briefs, videos, and interactive interfaces to communicate research to diverse audiences.
  • Led social media strategy across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Produced, scheduled, and published multimedia content consistent with organizational branding.


Skills
Research & Concept Development
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) Augmented Reality Design (Adobe Aero, SnapLens)
3D Modeling (Blender, Maya)
Photography (Digital & Analog)
Fabrication Techniques (3D Printing, CNC Routing, Laser Cutting) Prototyping & Rapid Iteration
Brand Identity & Visual Storytelling 
Social Media Management (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X)
Digital Accessibility Best Practices

Exhibitions
In Lieu of Data
NYU IDM  Graduate Showcase
Brooklyn, NY
2025


Botanamorph
Beyond the Frame, NYU IDM Department Show 
Brooklyn, NY
2024


In Between Us
Cultivating Connection, Biodesign Challenge at MOMA
New York, NY
2024


Botanamorph
A Night of Immersive Experience by NYU IDM
Brooklyn, NY
2024


Pamiętasz? (Do You Remember?)
Photoville Festival
Brooklyn, NY
2020

Pamiętasz? (Do You Remember?)
On Freezing and Melting Time
NYU Tisch DPI x FAMU Prague Quadrennial Exhibition Exchange
Online exhibition
2020

Pamiętasz? (Do You Remember?)
NYU Tisch Photo Senior Thesis Show, New York, NY.  (in-person viewing suspended due to Covid-19)
2020


Last Updated 28.09.2025


© Karolina Lajch 2025