Konrad Galan

About

Konrad Galan (b. 1990, Poland) is a photographer and designer based in Terka, a small village in the Carpathian Mountains. His work explores the intersection of place, identity, and the human need for connection. Drawing from both documentary and conceptual traditions, he focuses on vanishing worlds, psychological landscapes, and quiet gestures of resilience.

Sputnik Photos mentorship program graduate where he worked on homeoffice a project about burnout and productivity culture. His projects often blend personal experience with social observation, searching for meaning within small communities, solitude, and the natural world.

He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Photography at the Łódź Film School, where he continues to develop long-term projects. His ongoing series Terka documents the self sufficient lifestyle and fading traditions of people living close to nature in southeastern Poland. Working primarily with analog processes, Konrad values its rhythm and physicality in the digital age.

Education

Łódź Film School (PWSFTviT)
Master's Degree in Photography 2025–ongoing
Sputnik Photos Mentorship Program (2024–2025)
Mentor: Jan Brykczyński
Author project Homeoffice - a personal protest against the culture of constant productivity in remote environments. Exploration of burnout and digital presence.
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography
BSc in Marine Biology and Oceanography, Gdańsk/Gdynia, 2009–2013
University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Informatics and Econometrics
MSc in Internet Applications in Business 2013–2015
Erasmus Exchange
University of Gothenburg, Sweden – Marine Biology and Oceanography
University of Trento, Italy – Human-Computer Interaction

Professional Experience

05/2022 – Present
Housecall Pro – Remote
Senior Product Designer
Leading design and research within international teams. Focus on usability, accessibility, and product experience across complex workflows.
04/2019 – 05/2022
Neurosphere, Berlin (Startup for relaxation and meditation tools)
Senior Product Designer & Developer
Designed and built applications centered on mindfulness and well-being, integrating research and UX principles.
01/2018 – 03/2019
Self-employed – Remote / Vancouver, Canada
Product Designer & Web Developer
Designed and developed web applications and digital products for clients and personal initiatives.
03/2016 – 12/2017
Ultimo, Gdańsk
Product Designer
Responsible for designing user interfaces and improving user experience in applications.