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VRTIŠKA & ŽÁK

Czech Republic / Company ID 07513607 QR +

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 Revers
Client Ravak
Year 2025
Description Revers. A puristic collection of faucets refreshed with a surprising operating principle. Operation of the faucet with a reverse movement. The head leans towards the user instead of tilting upwards. Vertical grid or hammered pattern for a pleasant grip and attractive aesthetics. Available from spring 2026 in a wide collection for all types of use.
AwardsCzech Grand Design 2025 nominee / Manufacturer Of The Year

CONTACTS

Address
VRTIŠKA & ŽÁK
MgA. & doc. MgA. Roman & Vladimír Vrtiška & Žák  
Křižíkova 64
Praha
18600
Czech Republic
Contact person
Roman Vrtiška
Phone
+420 605 730 018
E-mail
WWW
www.vrtiskazak.com
Year of foundation
2009

Language skills: Czech, English, German

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)

Membership in professional organizations

2023- present / art directors of the Ton 2021- present / art directors of the Ravak 2016 – present / head of the Furniture and Interior Design Studio at the UMPRUM in Prague

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