Justyna was born in Poland and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She studied painting and printmaking in Baltimore. In 2008, she graduated into the “worst economic crisis” of her lifetime, so she naturally got a job as a bartender. After a decade in the hospitality industry, Justyna joined the Half Acre creative team as a junior designer. She is currently the lead designer and creative manager at Half Acre where she leads a small team in creating and maintaining Half Acre’s brand identity.