Anita Kurzyna
About Anita Kurzyna
Anita Kurzyna serves as the Director of Design For Good Miami, where she leads design initiatives aimed at fostering positive social change through design-thinking practices. With over a decade of experience in visual communications and brand strategy, she has worked in various roles across multiple organizations in the Miami area.
Current Role at AIGA Design
Anita Kurzyna serves as the Director of Design for Good Miami at AIGA Design, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads design initiatives that utilize design-thinking practices to promote positive social change. Her work focuses on harnessing the power of design to address community needs and drive impactful solutions.
Previous Work Experience
Anita Kurzyna has a diverse professional background in visual communications and design. She worked as a Brand Designer at Aroma360 for seven months in 2019, and as an Art Director at Mad for two months in 2018. Additionally, she held positions as a Graphic Designer at SMARTHINKING INC. and as a Senior Graphic Artist at Pinnacle Advertising and Marketing Group, both for two months in 2018. She also worked as a Digital Graphic Designer at Zimmerman Advertising from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Anita Kurzyna studied at the Photography Institute Bydgoszcz in Poland, where she earned a Photo-Technician Diploma from 1999 to 2004. She also attended Digital Media Arts College, achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in visual storytelling and design.
Specializations and Skills
Anita Kurzyna specializes in a variety of creative disciplines, including experiential design and digital media campaigns. She has over a decade of experience in visual communications, marketing, and brand strategy. Her skills include retouching and editorial design, which enhance brand narratives, as well as expertise in both photography and videography to create comprehensive visual content.
Leadership and Community Involvement
In addition to her design roles, Anita Kurzyna has contributed to the community through her involvement with the American Advertising Federation, where she served as Programs Chair from 2012 to 2013. Her leadership in various design initiatives reflects her commitment to using design as a tool for social impact.