What is utko.com (Demo 1: Creative Agency - Jacek Utko)?

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utko.com is the portfolio and consulting site of Jacek Utko, an award-winning designer and media consultant who offers print design, branding, UX/UI design, and keynote speaking or training. It is aimed at organizations and startups looking for world-class publication design, a brand refresh, or an inspiring talk—not at people seeking a general design marketplace or a self-service tool.

Who runs the site

The site presents Jacek Utko as its central figure, describing him as an award-winning designer and media consultant. His credentials, as listed on the site, include:

  • Five designs named World's Best Designed Newspaper
  • Four recognized as European Newspaper of The Year
  • 3x Cover of the Year Award
  • 100x awards in international design competitions
  • A TED speaker who has lectured in 42 countries

His 2009 TED Talk, "Can Good Design Save Newspapers," is featured on the site and noted as having close to 1.5 million views.

What the site offers

The services are grouped into four areas:

Service What it covers
Print design Creating publications intended to compete for "World's Best Designed" and "European Newspaper of The Year" recognition
Branding Revitalizing existing brands or building new ones for startups; may include consultation on business development or marketing strategy
UX/UI design Website and app design focused on user-friendly, visually appealing, functional products
Speaking & training Keynote talks for large conferences and inspiring training for employees

Showcase and clients

The site highlights recent design work for newspapers and their websites, including:

  • Het Parool — newspaper website
  • De Morgen — newspaper website
  • Financieele Dagblad — newspaper
  • Gazeta Wyborcza — newspaper website
  • A featured project: Wysokie Obcasy Extra, a lifestyle magazine

Who it's for

This site is relevant if you:

  • Need a world-class design for a print publication or website
  • Want to revitalize an existing brand or create a new one
  • Are looking for a keynote speaker or training for a conference or team
  • Want to review an award-winning designer's portfolio before making contact

It is not a directory, template store, or software product. The site functions as a professional portfolio and a point of contact for consulting, design, and speaking engagements.