about the designer
I'm Jake Marcinkowski, most people know me as kowskii. from overcoming personal challenges, to mastering the INTRICAcies of graphic design, my journey has been one of RESILIENCE and relentless pursuit of improvement. graphic design started as a coping mechanism for me a place that allowed me to express what i was feeling when words fell short. over time it became much more for me. a purpose, a profession, and a way to connect with others navigating similar battles to remind them that they are not alone.
professionally i specialize in, but not limited to:
poster design: creating bold, emotionally driven prints that capture attention and tell a story.
Advertisement design: crafting ad creatives for campaigns across print, digital, and socials.
apparel and merch design: designing clothing and products that carry style, meaning, and intention.
social media content design: producing platform-optimized designs that drive engagement & build brand identity.
short form video editing: editing high impact scroll stopping video content for reels, tiktok, and youtube shorts.
i work primarily in photoshop and illustrator. i am constantly learning new processes and platforms to add to my skillset through research, experimentation and real world problem solving. i strive under pressure, take initiative, and find solutions outside of my comfort zone.
my personal work is about creating meaningful designs that resonate with people. ESPECIALLY in the mental health space. my goal has been to design with a purpose. having my compassion meet my creativity is one of my strongest qualities.
Becoming more vulnerable and compassionate as not only a designer but a man has helped me so much. so to me graphic design isn’t just something to do, another stream of income, or a cool thing to do on the side. designing has changed my life and it is something i will do forever.
the possibilities are endless.