WE ARE THE
VENTURE STUDIO.
Built from curiosity.
Forged in creativity.
Shaped by life.
[ WHO WE ARE]
We believe in turning ambitious ideas into ventures that matter, drawing from over a two decades of lessons learned. As partners in life and business, we adapt with intuition and flexibility, ensuring every project aligns with daring goals and real-world impact.
Hi, I’m Ania — a UX and Creative Leader passionate about turning complex challenges into meaningful, user-centered solutions. With 20+ years in design, I’ve led award-winning projects, built high-performing teams from scratch, and delivered results across healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and beyond. I love creating clarity, building collaboration, and designing with empathy. For me, design isn’t just what we see — it’s how we make people feel.
Hi, I’m Hubert — a venture architect and strategy director passionate about turning ideas into impactful, scalable businesses. I connect strategy, design, and technology to build ventures that actually work — from the first spark to full execution. With 20+ years of experience as a founder and team leader, I love creating systems, spotting opportunities, and shaping what’s next.
[ OUR STORY ]
1Kollektiv began with a shared belief: that great ventures are built not just on strategy, but on purpose, courage, and connection. From our roots in branding, design, and entrepreneurship, through years of growth, setbacks, and reinvention, we’ve shaped a new path forward—one where we build businesses that matter, together. This is the journey that brought us here.
[ THE BEGINNING ]
In 2010, we laid the foundation of Funktional with a simple idea, $40 in business cards, and a belief that creativity could build businesses.
Foundation year
Funktional was established by Hubert as a creative agency focused on design-driven growth. With no clients, no website, and plenty of determination, he set out to build something meaningful from the ground up.
From side project to top agency
Over the next decade, Funktional grew into one of Poland’s leading creative agencies—33 people strong, active across 16 international markets, and recognized among the top 1000 global B2B companies. Along the way, we earned 29 industry awards and collaborated with brands like Bratex, Polcard, Deloitte, Telefonika, Kubuś, Polpharma, Tymbark, Nutropharma and many more.
The beginning of something more
A new perspective
With a background in design education and deep empathy for people, Ania brought a fresh lens to the company.
Her approach helped shift Funktional from making things that looked good to creating work that worked—for users, teams, and businesses alike.
When work meets life
What began as a professional collaboration grew into a personal connection. United by a love for design, detail, and unconventional paths, Ania and Hubert began building not only a stronger company—but a shared vision, and a shared life.
THE FOUNDING OF PANDRUK
The birth of Pan Druk
In 2016, we founded Pan Druk, a hybrid venture combining an online print platform with tailored print management services. Designed for accessibility and backed by deep creative experience, it aimed to simplify the printing process for businesses of all sizes.
Rooted in design, built for scale
With no heavy machinery or massive infrastructure, we launched from a lean setup in Kraków, powered by strategic partnerships and creative intuition. From local clients to architects with exacting needs, Pan Druk quickly earned its place as a "Fajna Drukarnia"—a cool print shop with ambition.
the rise—and fall—of funktional
Funktional at its peak
By 2022, Funktional had become one of the top creative agencies in Poland. With a portfolio spanning 16 international markets, 29 global design awards, and a growing team of 33, we were operating at our highest level yet. That year marked our most dynamic period of growth—we signed our biggest accounts to date, and hit 228% year-over-year revenue growth by mid-year.
The unexpected fall
Then, almost without warning, global instability shifted everything. As clients froze budgets and paused projects, the momentum we had built over more than a decade unraveled in just months. By April 2023, the company we had poured our lives into was gone.
Clearing the Path for What’s Next
Closing chapters, feeling everything
The collapse of Funktional left a space we couldn’t ignore. It was more than just a business—it was a part of us. The grief was real. For months, we let ourselves feel it fully—processing the loss of what we built over 13 years, and what it meant to say goodbye. In that same spirit of letting go, we exited Pan Druk as well—selling 100% of our shares to create space for whatever would come next. We needed a clean page.
The birth of 1Kollektiv
In that space, we found clarity. We didn’t want to start another agency. We didn’t want to chase volume. We wanted to build intentionally. 1Kollektiv emerged from that decision—a strategic venture studio where we could combine everything we’ve learned to create businesses that matter. Purpose-led. People-first. Built on experience, not ego. And always in partnership.
WE TURN BOLD
IDEAS INTO
PURPOSEFUL VENTURES
THROUGH STRATEGIC
VISION AND
CREATIVE
COLLABORATION. 
[ KNOW HOW ] Built on years of collaboration
across industries and markets, our experience shapes how we launch ventures, guide brands, and create real-world impact—together with our partners.
[COMPANIES WE HAVE WORKED WITH]
From early-stage founders to global corporations, we’ve partnered with organizations of all sizes—bringing strategic thinking, creative clarity, and an intuitive approach to every collaboration.
[ MEASURING OUR EXPERIENCE ]
Impact in numbers
Our journey spans creative agencies, ventures, and startups—shaped by wins, setbacks, and everything in between. These numbers reflect the depth, scale, and evolution of what brought us to 1Kollektiv.
[ VENTURES EXPLORED OR LAUNCHED ]
11
Built, validated, or co-created across multiple industries and markets.
[ MARKETS TOUCHED ]
16
Experience across 16 countries, working with local teams and global brands.
[ INDUSTRY AWARDS ]
29+
Recognition from international juries across branding, digital, and creative categories.
[ BRANDS & PRODUCTS BUILT FROM SCRATCH ]
30+
Conceived, designed, and launched—from first insight to go-to-market strategy.
[ CLIENTS SERVED ]
200+
Collaborated with over 200 brands—ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies.
[ AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ]
Celebrating the Ideas, Teams, and Ventures that got us here
From creative studios to product launches, these honors represent more than just great work—they mark the collaborations, bold decisions, and relentless pursuit of better that have defined our journey so far.