The tapping stand of Nikola Mikulecká, a diploma project, has three important characteristics. It is made of porcelain, is plain and simple. By combining these three features, a remarkable combination of versatility can be achieved in the interior. Simplicity and purity, these inseparable sisters of functionalism, have not lost their power in more than a hundred years. The porcelain is noble in appearance, its color and luster can be easily combined with other equipment and materials. It can combine curves into one so that it looks coherent and noble. And all without attracting excessive attention. Moreover, it is easy to wash.
Another part of the set is a collection of coasters. It does not try to be a novelty, but rather supports the sustainable tendency of equipping businesses with non-disposable equipment, while aesthetically supplementing the beer rack. The collection consists of 8 different but interconnected plastic decors with a "sun" motif. On the tray there is a space with a wiped glaze, which can be used to write down the amount of drinked pints, following the tradition.
The entire set is designed to fit in distinctive and generous interiors as well as classic pubs. The author crafted it in the Dubí porcelain factory.
Kristian Rudenko, a third-year undergraduate student, designed a three-leg bowl that can be used both as a dog bowl and as a classic storage tray, whether for fruit, candy or other household items.
When used as a dog bowl, dogs have easier time to feed, the dog does not have to strain and cringe, and can eat in an upright position, which helps the dog to digest. The middle circle carries water, so when drinking, the pet does drip water to the ground, but to the outer ring. It in turn carries food in a narrow trough, and thus slows the dog while eating. Kristian tested the bowl and checked daily on his own dog, proving that it works.
The bowl can be fitted with legs of different lengths as needed. On short legs it can be placed in the kitchen as a tray for fruit or candy. With long legs can then serve as a shelf near an entrance door. We all need to empty the pockets in the hallway. Many of us place keys and wallets on the table in the living room or wherever they can. On high legs, this bowl makes it easy and organized. Ergonomically shaped bottom of the bowl makes it easier to pick up small coins.
Best in Design is a competition for young designers up to 30 years of age who want to be discovered or want to move their work forward. The jury selected the winners from more than 500 entries and awarded them in the Product & Industrial Design, Communication Design and Fashion Design categories as well as the Best in Design Award.
In the Communication Design category, the jury awarded the text-based Universal Expression communication system by Lukas Keyselli. The proposal would allow the whole world to communicate no matter what language they speak. The winner of the Fashion Design category is Milan Flíček. His collection ‘During the sunset’ pays tribute to two historical giants, Charles IV. and T.G. Masaryk. Filip Zabawa won the Audience Award with his work Scale - growing bike.
For the sixth time now, the event has been part of the weekly annual Zlin Design Week festival (May 1 - May 8, 2020, unfortunately it will not be held this year), organized by a young team from the Faculty of Multimedia Communications of Tomas Bata University in Zlín. The awarded works can be viewed on Facebook or at an exhibition at the G18 Gallery in Zlín in the end of September.
