Czech Grand Design promotes sustainability. Designer Kladošová is the winner!
A battle for fame or a peaceful display of artistic talent?
The Czech Grand Design Awards highlight the achievements of many artists within the past year. The announcement of this year’s winners took place on March 20 at the Estates Theatre.
What might you notice? The tradition and strength of crafts, as well as modern, progressive and bold creative solutions are the way to combat mass production from Asia. This year’s awards noted a great rise in interest in ecology and sustainability. So let’s be original, and let’s not submit to mainstream trends and Must Have slogans.
The laureates’ awards in the hands of last year’s winner
The luxurious prize for the winners was provided by last year’s winner Nastassia Aleinikava, who created for them a pair of unique designer glasses against getting blinded by fame.
Who dominated the individual categories?
Terezie Rosalie Kladošová became the overall winner of the entire Grand Designer of the Year contest. Jiří Šalamoun, a multitalented illustrator and cartoonist, entered the Hall of Fame as part of the competition as well.
Designer of the year – Lucie Koldová with her unusually shaped chair Chips Chair (TON), who was, besides other things, nominated in this year’s awards for Jack O`Lantern (Brokis) lamps or the object Blossom.
Fashion designer – Tereza Rosalie Kladošová with her bold multicolored collection Merino Recycle, dominated by playfulness, softness, and plaid and ornamental patterns.
Jewelry designer – Janja Prokič for her luxurious crowns for a queen, the HOMA collection. She shows her free spirit and love for detail.
Graphic designer – Veronika Rút Nováková for the concept and visual identity of the Guide To Good Advertisement Practice And Marking Of Premises In The City District Brno-střed.
Photographer – Hana Knížová, Nadotek collection.
Illustrator – Jindřich Janíček for his distinctive illustrations for the 75 Degrees Fahrenheit comic.
Newcomer of the year – Maria Nina Václavková for the project OffCuts that sustains a renewable approach, and stylish, fashionable footwear.
Manufacturer – TON, a luxurious chair Chips Chair (Lucie Koldová), Santiago 2 collection (René Šulc).
