Boris Klimek
* 1984 / Martin / Slovakia
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
2017 / Furniture of the Year 2017 / PLAN furniture awarded by Association of Czech Furniture / CZ
2016 / Grand Prix Design Shaker 2016 / Monolith for Fain Wood / CZ
2016 / Furniture of the Year 2016 / Package Collection awarded by Association of Czech Furniture / CZ
2015 / Art Directors Club Czech Creative Award 2015 / Bunker Collection – Silver / CZ
2014 / Furniture of the Year 2014 / Bunker Collection awarded by Association of Czech Furniture / CZ
2013 / Elle Deco International Design Award 2013 / Frame Collection – Best Bathroom / CZ
2013 / German Design Award 2014 / Nomination of Memory lights / DE
2012 / Furniture of the Year 2013 / sofa Element awarded by Association of Czech Furniture / CZ
2012 / Czech Grand Design 2011 / Nomination for designer of the year / Memory lights / CZ
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 / CZ
2009 / Intel MID / design of pocket communicator / 1. place / SK
2009 / LG-Himacs Design Competition / 1. place, progress into EU final round / SK
2009 / The Design-project / one of winners / DE
2008 / Aquatrade New Style of Watter 2008 / 3. place / CZ
2008 / The Design-project / 1. place / DE
2007 / Freestanding bath / Ideal standard / 1. place / UK
2006 / Price of department of design AAAD in Prague / CZ
2006 / Minimal bathroom / Ravak / 3. place / CZ
2006 / Young autumn / 2. place / CZ