Boris Klimek graduated in studies of Product and Conceptual Design on Academy of Art, Architecture and Design in Prague / AAAD Prague /. During his studies he attended interships in England / Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield /, Slovakia / Academy of Fine Arts and Design, Bratislava / or in product design studios in Prague led by designers Michal Froněk and Jan Němeček / Olgoj Chorchoj /. Boris has been awarded a number of awards for his product design. Currently he works in Prague, where he focus on product and interior design. In his work he tries to find a certain conceptual overlaps, games and stories. He tries to make his products not only functional but mostly poetic, playful and able to stimulate the human imagination and emotions.
education
2004–2010 / Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague / Design of products II Zlín
2009 / Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague / Design of products III
2008 / Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, SK / Industrial design
2007 / Sheffield Hallam University, UK / Product design
2000–2004 / School Of Applied Arts in Bratislava, SK / Promotional arts
awards
2014 / Furniture of the year 2014 / Bunker collection awarded by Association of Czech Furniture
2013 / Elle Deco International Design Award 2013 / Frame collection / best bathroom / CZ
2013 / German Design Award 2014 / Nomination of Memory lights for Brokis
2012 / Furniture of the year 2013 / sofa Element awarded by Association of Czech Furniture
2012 / Czech Grand Design 2011 / Nomination for designer of the year / Memory lights
2012 / Top Light / Special prize for Memory lights / CZ
2012 / Elle Deco International Design Award 2011 / Talent of the Year / CZ
2011 / Elle Deco International Design Award 2010 / Talent of the Year / CZ
2010 / Elle Deco International Design Award 2010 / Designer of the Year in audience voting / CZ
2010 / Price of department of design AAAD in Prague for the best thesis