Dina Leonova — Spatial Graphics & Wayfinding, Warsaw

For more than ten years, I have worked between architecture, graphic design and art. Alongside my design practice, I am a contemporary artist and an MA Painting graduate of the Royal College of Art. This background helps me think about spaces not only as systems, but as places with atmosphere, character and stories.

Architect by training. Designer by trade. Artist at heart.

I do the things architects are too busy to love — wayfinding, signage, wall graphics, spatial illustration and objects. But I do them like they matter. Because they do: a well-placed sign, a mural that knows where it lives, a pictogram with a personality — these are what make a space feel like someone thought about you.

Architect by training. Designer by trade. Artist at heart.

I do the things architects are too busy to love — wayfinding, signage, wall graphics, spatial illustration and objects. But I do them like they matter. Because they do: a well-placed sign, a mural that knows where it lives, a pictogram with a personality — these are what make a space feel like someone thought about you.

Work with me

Spatial storytelling for a children's environment

A concept transforming a children's space into a dreamlike urban landscape through architecture, colour and custom elements.
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Spatial storytelling for a children's environment

A concept transforming a children's space into a dreamlike urban landscape through architecture, colour and custom elements.
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Site-specific graphics for an office interior

A series of custom graphic patterns translating Warsaw's urban identity into architectural elements for meeting spaces.
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Site-specific graphics for an office interior

A series of custom graphic patterns translating Warsaw's urban identity into architectural elements for meeting spaces.
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Wayfinding and spatial identity for a school

An integrated visual system combining wayfinding, wall graphics and sculptural elements into one spatial narrative.
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Wayfinding and spatial identity for a school

An integrated visual system combining wayfinding, wall graphics and sculptural elements into one spatial narrative.
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Custom iconography and navigation systems

Bespoke icons, maps and navigation elements designed to reflect the identity of each architectural project.
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Custom iconography and navigation systems

Bespoke icons, maps and navigation elements designed to reflect the identity of each architectural project.
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Work with me

I work with real spaces — well designed and imperfect — helping them feel clear and cohesive, tell the story and create an atmosphere. I can join a project at any stage as an external team member, integrating easily into architectural workflows and adapting to the structure of each project. I understand how architects and designers think, and how decisions move from concept to built reality.

I take on a maximum of two projects at a time, allowing each collaboration to remain focused, continuous, and carefully developed.