VRTIŠKA & ŽÁK
Czech Republic / Company ID 07513607
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Roman Vrtiška (*1982) and Vladimír Žák (*1980) met while studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, where they began their collaboration. Together they also completed an internship at Alvar Aalto University in Helsinki, where their work was awarded several times. After graduating, they became part of the emerging fresh generation of Czech designers characterized by a wide range of interests and a professional approach to work. Since then, they have been among the sought-after and respected creators. The founders of the Prague studio Vrtiška & Žák with more than a decade of tradition (founded in 2009) are united by diligence, a desire to overcome challenges and the ability to see potential even where to others remain hidden. Their work covers a complex of areas from product design to interiors and architecture, from craftsmanship to industrial scale. Creativity and unconventional thinking are essential values for the development of their work.design.
Completed projects
| Project | WOO |
|---|---|
| Client | Woo-toys |
| Year | 2014 |
| Description | As their name suggests, WOO can be a word for movement, a word for wonder, or an abbreviation based on the English word Wood. WOO are more objects than toys. By combining solid wood with a luxurious surface varnish and bent veneer, we have managed to achieve a dynamic effect with these three vehicles symbolizing the three elements (water - sailboat, air - airplane and earth - bulldozer). |
| Awards | Designblok Award (Best Product) |
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CONTACTS
- Address
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VRTIŠKA & ŽÁKMgA. & doc. MgA. Roman & Vladimír Vrtiška & ŽákKřižíkova 64Praha18600Czech Republic
- Contact person
- Roman Vrtiška
- Phone
- +420 605 730 018
- studio@vrtiskazak.com
- WWW
- www.vrtiskazak.com
- Year of foundation
- 2009
Language skills: Czech, English, German
Field affliation
Qualifications
- AWARDS: 2025 BIG SEE, category Product design (SLV) 2023 Designblok Awards, category Best designers novelty (CZ) 2022 GOOD Design Award (USA) 2022 BIG SEE, category Wood design (SLV) 2022 Red Dot (DE) 2022 Grand Designer Of A Year, Czech Grand Design (CZ) 2022 Best Designer, Czech Grand Design (CZ) 2021 Office of the Year Award (CZ) 2020 BIG SEE, category Interior / Hospitality (SLV) 2019 Designblok Awards, category Best furniture (CZ) 2019 EDIDA (CZ) 2018 Designblok Awards, category Best designers novelty (CZ) 2018 Building Of A Year Award (CZ) 2016 Designblok Awards, category Best designers presentation (CZ) 2016 Designblok Awards, category Best designers furniture (CZ) 2014 Designblok Awards, category Best designers novelty (CZ) 2014 Grand Prix For Furniture (CZ) 2013 EDIDA (CZ) 2011 Dobrý wzor (PL) 2009 Discovery Of A Year, Czech Grand Design (CZ) 2008 National Award For Students Design (CZ)