Vrtiška and Žák duo win Czech Grand Design award

Artist duo Roman Vrtiška and Vladimír Žák were proclaimed the absolute winners at the Czech Republic’s 2021 Grand Design awards, which took place in Prague’s Karlín Music Theatre on Tuesday. The two artists also won in the “Designer of the Year” category, with the jury especially highlighting their studio’s work in designing bathroom furniture, wash basins and a special catamaran.

Liběna Rochová received the lifetime achievement award for her contribution to Czech design. Meanwhile, fashion brand PÁR received the award in the fashion category for their trainer’s collection.