Beata Wilczek

Beata Wilczek is a Berlin-based educator, artist, and founder of UNFOLDING STRATEGIES, a consultancy focusing on sustainability and social responsibility in the fashion industry.

With a strong background in design education, Beata has taught interdisciplinary courses in fashion, design, and social sciences at various universities around the world including Berlin, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Warsaw, and London.

She has served as a consultant and concept developer for renowned clients like Dior, Moncler, Nokia, and Space Doctors, and her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as New York Times, Vice, and Novembre Magazine.

Currently, Beata is working on developing a curriculum for MA Social Design and Sustainable Innovation at Design Academy Berlin while pursuing a PhD in Fashion Studies at the University of Fine Arts Vienna.

Her educational background includes a Diploma from the Academy of Make up and Styling Wrocław, an MA from Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London, and an MSc in Social Psychology from SWPS University, Warsaw.

Beata has held various roles such as Founder and Director at UNFOLDING STRATEGIES, Researcher at Aalto University, Head of Impact at THE DEMATERIALISED, and Lecturer at multiple institutions including Hochschule Macromedia, AMD Akademie Mode & Design, and The Berlin University of the Arts.

She has also been actively involved in research, curation, and art direction in institutions like European Capital of Culture Wroclaw, Rod Barton Gallery, Central Saint Martins, and MWW Contemporary Museum Wroclaw.

Throughout her career, Beata Wilczek has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable practices, social innovation, and systemic change within the fashion industry, making her a leading figure in the field of design education and consultancy.

Her diverse experiences in teaching, research, consulting, and curation have equipped her with a unique perspective that combines academic rigor with practical industry insights.