Dezeen School Shows features innovative projects from the students of Tomas Bata University in Zlín, showcasing creations such as a sleek leather lounge chair and an interactive website engaging with free speech themes.
Institution and Academic Details: Tomas Bata University Creations
The Faculty of Multimedia Communications offers expansive courses in Fashion Design, Product Design, Digital Design, Industrial Design, and more. Under the guidance of distinguished tutors such as Jana Kotikov and Vladimír Kovařík, the faculty is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary next year. The focus on creating unique works sets it apart.
The university, rooted in the legacy of the Bata company, integrates real-world experiences with academic learning, collaborating with companies and cultural institutions globally. These collaborations often lead to outcomes that are respected worldwide.
Interactive Dictionary of Free Speech by Adrián Gubrica
Adrián Gubrica’s project, an experimental website titled “The Interactive Dictionary of Free Speech,” combines elaborate web technologies to provide an engaging exploration of free speech. It aims to educate youth through dynamic graphics and immersive storytelling, reflecting the innovative spirit of their programs.
Sound Forms by Filip Skácel
“Sound Forms” is a compelling project by Filip Skácel that delves into the visualization of sound through historical and modern graphic approaches. The book features unique integration of QR codes and music-linked graphics, demonstrating how the university’s designs combine technology and art.
To see how technology is reshaping design, Pro-Ject’s Turntable Trio showcases innovations in integrating Bluetooth with traditional devices.
Glowix – Reflective Elements by Klára Kiesewetterová
Klára Kiesewetterová presents “Glowix,” a stylish collection of reflective accessories leather covered with reflective fabric, ideal for both style and safety. Her work exemplifies how their creations emphasize both functionality and aesthetics.
Tomorrow Was Yesterday by Lukáš Demovič
This animated film by Lukáš Demovič poignantly explores themes of time management through the protagonist’s daily struggles, utilizing stylized 3D animation to depict its narrative. It represents another fine example of their student design pushing creative boundaries.
Do You Remember? by Nela Svrčinová
Nela Svrčinová’s jewellery collection invites interaction with brass spheres that move and produce soothing sounds, transforming playful instincts into mindfulness, which is often a hallmark of university projects at Tomas Bata.
Faro Furniture by Šimon Valovič
Šimon Valovič’s creations use solid ceramic inspired by Portuguese tiles to offer timeless furniture pieces suitable for various environments. His approach is indicative of their commitment to cultural and material fusion.
For another take on combining traditional materials with new designs, A 1961 Home’s Stunning Transformation highlights a blend of old and new architectural styles.
In Shades of Blue by Tamara Koperová
Tamara Koperová delves into the potential of natural indigo dyes in “In Shades of Blue,” using experimental reinterpretation of traditional techniques, resulting in unique silhouettes that are characteristic of student designs at the university.
No Gravity – Space to Space by Zuzana Cholevová
Zuzana Cholevová’s “No Gravity” jewellery set employs magnetism for visual effect, creating pieces that defy traditional perceptions of space and gravity. This innovative use of materials and concepts is typical of their ethos.
ModificAI by Štěpán Dlabaja
Štěpán Dlabaja’s “ModificAI” explores the role of AI in design, challenging traditional approaches by using AI as a co-creative partner. This aligns with the pioneering spirit inherent in their academic focus.
Lounge Chair by Aleš Urbančík
Designed by Aleš Urbančík, this lounge chair merges comfort with structural precision through CNC-bent steel frames and high-resilience foam cushions, embodying ergonomic design elegance found in their portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Adrián Gubrica’s project about?
Adrián Gubrica’s project is an experimental website titled ‘The Interactive Dictionary of Free Speech.’ It combines elaborate web technologies to provide an engaging exploration of free speech aimed at educating youth through dynamic graphics and immersive storytelling.
How does the ‘Sound Forms’ project use technology?
Filip Skácel’s ‘Sound Forms’ project delves into the visualization of sound through historical and modern graphic approaches. It features unique integration of QR codes and music-linked graphics, demonstrating how the university’s designs combine technology and art.
Who is Tamara Koperová and what did she create?
Tamara Koperová is a student at Tomas Bata University who created ‘In Shades of Blue.’ This project explores the potential of natural indigo dyes using experimental reinterpretation of traditional techniques, resulting in unique silhouettes.