A 50-minute guided tour of the Tomas Bata Memorial, during which the guide will introduce you to the history and architecture of the building. You will also learn the story of the creation and transformation of this radical building in Zlín. The interpretation is enriched with a story about the life journey of Tomas Bata, from the beginnings of his business to his tragic end. In addition, we will introduce you to the personality of František Lýdia Gahura – the author of the Memorial, who created a work that will forever commemorate the brilliant entrepreneur and is also a symbol of Zlín itself.

Access: CZ, barrier-free entrance to the ground floor of the Memorial

Entrance:

Basic: 149 CZK

Reduced (children 7-15 years, students up to 26 years, seniors, PWD): 99 CZK

Family (2 adults and 2 children): 299 CZK

Children up to 6 years (incl.) – free

The Tourism Department of the City of Zlín, in cooperation with the authors of the Zlín Architectural Manual database and the aArchitektura association, has prepared a route that will take you through the former Bata factory complex, which is still one of the most authentic places testifying to the times of industrial production in Zlín. The tour also includes buildings from the post-war period and Building 44, still in use today for shoe production.

Accessibility: can be adapted according to needs, CZ

The whole festival will kick off with an event celebrating ten years of the festival. The event is for guests only and will bring together festival managers from all years, partners, media, university representatives, and other personalities behind the festival. The smaller celebration will include the presentation of the Future is ZDW! installation, which symbolizes the different years of the festival.

Other visitors can view the installation from Thursday, May 9, to Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Accessibility: CZ, wheelchair accessible

As last year, the opening of the festival will include the vernissage of the main exhibition, which this year will present projects dealing with themes and approaches shaping our future. After the opening ceremony, the evening will continue with an exclusive musical program. The headliner of the evening will be the trio Himalayan Dalai Lama, representatives of instrumental electronic music.

Accessibility:  CZ, English version

Entrance:

200 CZK / basic entry

150 CZK / student

50 CZK / PWD (Persons with disabilities)

This year’s Design na hranici conference will take place on May 9 in Building 44 at the Svit complex. This informal event offers an insight into a wide range of design industries. This year’s conference will cover the topics of digital, product, and motion design. For example, we will talk about AI or no-code. We want to provide a space for discussion and idea sharing among designers, students of design, and others interested in the creative world.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, discussions in Czech or English (translation not provided), possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

A 50-minute guided tour of the Tomas Bata Memorial, during which the guide will introduce you to the history and architecture of the building. You will also learn the story of the creation and transformation of this radical building in Zlín. The interpretation is enriched with a story about the life journey of Tomas Bata, from the beginnings of his business to his tragic end. In addition, we will introduce you to the personality of František Lýdia Gahura – the author of the Memorial, who created a work that will forever commemorate the brilliant entrepreneur and is also a symbol of Zlín itself.

Access: CZ, barrier-free entrance to the ground floor of the Memorial

Entrance:

Basic: 149 CZK

Reduced (children 7-15 years, students up to 26 years, seniors, PWD): 99 CZK

Family (2 adults and 2 children): 299 CZK

Children up to 6 years (incl.) – free

IDENTITY. A key element of design methods. A reflection of self-awareness and consciousness representing nations, regions, selected communities, or individuals themselves. The IDENTITY exhibition will be presented in Elements studio in Zlín after its official presentation at Milano Design Week 2024. During the official opening, a guided tour will take place showcasing a selection of three dozen student projects in a diverse range of objects shaping the awareness of one’s own identity. 

Accessibility: CZ

The Maska Festival is an international student video mapping festival hosted in the largest European permanent video mapping area. The festival’s history dates back to 2014 when it was first organized thanks to the HUCOT civic association, the Regional Gallery of Fine Arts in Zlín, and the Faculty of Multimedia Communications at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. Over the years, the festival attracted a wide range of universities from both the Czech and Slovak Republics and various European countries. What will the festival program offer this year?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible

ROBOTA is a creative digital workshop supporting and developing creativity and artistic potential. The workshop aims to create a space where education, creation, and inspiration meet. ROBOTA’s programs are designed to foster the development of creativity, innovation, and artistic skills. The workshop brings inspiration and tools that take education to the next level.

The Creative Workshop Robot will open its studio for 1.5 hours for primary and secondary school students. The workshop program will be tailored to the specific class and students. Students can try out a range of new technologies and take away something they make themselves.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Capacity: WORKSHOP CAPACITY IS ALREADY FULL!

A 50-minute guided tour of the Tomas Bata Memorial, during which the guide will introduce you to the history and architecture of the building. You will also learn the story of the creation and transformation of this radical building in Zlín. The interpretation is enriched with a story about the life journey of Tomas Bata, from the beginnings of his business to his tragic end. In addition, we will introduce you to the personality of František Lýdia Gahura – the author of the Memorial, who created a work that will forever commemorate the brilliant entrepreneur and is also a symbol of Zlín itself.

Access: CZ, barrier-free entrance to the ground floor of the Memorial

Entrance:

Basic: 149 CZK

Reduced (children 7-15 years, students up to 26 years, seniors, PWD): 99 CZK

Family (2 adults and 2 children): 299 CZK

Children up to 6 years (incl.) – free

The role of designer is becoming more and more complex. But how will the role expand and change in the future? Can us as designers use our creative skillset and analytic minds to help to face challenges of greater scales? What skills, knowledge and practices should we know in order to be able to help society? What is the role of a designer in the times of uncertainty?

The discussion will take place in the ENG language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, EN, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

The fifteenth edition of the Best in Design competition brought another packed batch of young and talented creators who have something to say to the world of design. And what do the judges themselves say about their ideas? What was it like choosing the absolute winner? What criteria must the most successful designs meet? And how do the judges perceive the youngest generation of creators and their qualities?

The discussion will take place in the ENG language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, EN, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Fashion Show, under the title Future is spectrum!, will present designers not only from the Czech Republic. The concept of the Jubilee Fashion Show revolves around the idea that the future is not a linear path but a dynamic spectrum of possibilities. This dynamism lies in the variety and possibilities of what can be perceived, like colors in the optical spectrum. Each point on the spectrum represents a potential reality and shows the vast and limitless nature of what lies ahead. The Fashion Show encourages us to think about the fashion industry’s future through different perspectives and, at the same time, to be aware of technological advances related to the view of society, its progress, and development.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, EN/CZ

Entrance:
300 CZK / seating – basic entry

250 CZK / seating – student

50 CZK / seating – PWD (Persons with disabilities)

250 CZK / standing – basic entry

200 CZK / standing – student

50 CZK / standing – PWD (Persons with disabilities)

Following the Fashion show: the Future is spectrum! the afterparty combined with a concert and a good load of quality music that belongs to fashion will take place in Building 44. Come and absorb all the experiences from the fashion show and enjoy the Friday evening in the party spirit. The headliner of the evening will be rapper, producer, and visual artist Arleta.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog, warning for flashing lights!!

Entrance:
100 CZK / basic entry
70 CZK / student
50 CZK / PWD (Persons with disabilities)

Networking program for Best in Design finalists, judges, sponsors & partners. The event is for invited guests only.

Can public space truly be for everyone? What should be the basic civic amenities that ensure the prosperity of all urban users? What obstacles and barriers reduce the accessibility of cities, and why do we encounter them at all? We will talk about the vision of cities where citizens can speak and co-create the form of public spaces.

The discussion will take place in the CZ language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Designéři Dětem is an educational platform that seeks to connect designers with children. Workshop participants will take on the role of superheroes from the future of 2080 and will have to build a better world. However, they will have only shoeboxes and a few small items to remind them of the past glory of the shoe metropolis. There are no limits to creativity, and each box can contain a new life, new family, new house, new garden, or a whole new being.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ

Part of the networking program for finalists, jurors, sponsors & partners of Best in Design in the form of a guided tour through the city of Zlín. The event is for invited guests only.

What does “resilience” mean in the context of urban environments? Is it about materials, new technologies, or engineering solutions that can contribute to making our life in cities enjoyable even in 50 or 100 years? Can greater integration of urban spaces into nature help us to reduce the emissions that accumulate in cities? And from what and how should we construct public spaces to make life in them as pleasant as possible?

The discussion will take place in the CZ language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Digital solutions surround us in everyday life at every step. With a smart app, we can lower the blinds in our windows, order a taxi, or set a timer for our favorite dish. However, in the public sector and services, digital integration often poses a problem. Can design contribute to the transition to digital solutions that are user-friendly and do not neglect certain groups of citizens? Is it possible to minimize the impact of technologies on the planet? And what is often overlooked from a design perspective in public services?

The discussion will take place in the CZ language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

The Best of ’24 exhibition at the G18 gallery will present the finalists of the 15th year of the international Best in Design competition. This year’s exhibition presents the concept of Place & City in the future, a space composed of inclusive, resilient, and innovative design elements. At the exhibition’s opening, you may meet the competition jurors and creators of the individual projects exhibited in the G18 gallery. The exhibition curator, Kristýna Mlynárová, will guide you through the exhibition.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, ENG

The fifteenth award ceremony of the international competition Best in Design will take place in the Tomas Bata Memorial, accompanied by the dance group All Style Unit. The event is for invited guests only.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, English interpretation

Join the celebration of all the talented designers recognized for their outstanding work at Café 204 ( Park Komenského). The afterparty is open to all and is free. The event provides the perfect opportunity to meet the winners and other design enthusiasts!

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, warning for flashing lights

The human body has changed over the decades. Many technologies have brought us relief but also hidden health problems. The lesson will focus on common ailments of this time – carpal tunnel problems, hypermobility, stiff hips, etc. We will embrace everything with playfulness and grace, experimenting with the body in the sense that there is power in simplicity. We will demonstrate basic, simple, but efficient exercises and postures that we can do daily in the sense of Future Is (in) Yoga. The class will end with sound healing with Tibetan bowls to calm tension and relax the mind.

Pavla Vanduchová has been a yoga teacher since 2007. She started in a yoga studio in Ostrava. Currently, she is a freelance teacher in Val. Meziříčí, Napajedla and since 2013 also in Satyam studio in Zlín. She is a mother of a 4,5-year-old son and takes being a yoga teacher as her mission.

Accessibility: CZ

Capacity: 30 persons

Designéři Dětem is an educational platform that seeks to connect designers with children. Workshop participants are transported to a future where the heat is infinite and without living beings. Their task will be to design new beings and create a new civilization. To embody a futuristic existence, participants will make a cardboard book and use leftover materials to breathe life into the new beings.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ

A 50-minute guided tour of the Tomas Bata Memorial, during which the guide will introduce you to the history and architecture of the building. You will also learn the story of the creation and transformation of this radical building in Zlín. The interpretation is enriched with a story about the life journey of Tomas Bata, from the beginnings of his business to his tragic end. In addition, we will introduce you to the personality of František Lýdia Gahura – the author of the Memorial, who created a work that will forever commemorate the brilliant entrepreneur and is also a symbol of Zlín itself.

Access: CZ, barrier-free entrance to the ground floor of the Memorial

Entrance:
Basic: 149 CZK
Reduced (children 7-15 years, students up to 26 years, seniors, PWD): 99 CZK
Family (2 adults and 2 children): 299 CZK
Children up to 6 years (incl.) – free

Stop by Building 44 for a designer POP-UP, where you can buy anything you can think of – jewelry, clothing, mugs, a candle, something good to eat…? Our POP UP shop has everything your design heart desires! The afternoon will include several discussions with various creators in the Design CANTEEN.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

The yoga class will follow the spirit of openness and freedom of movement of your own body. With attention to your feelings and mindfulness of your limits. How to look deeply into ourselves and how to listen to the answers that give us, through the practice of yoga, clear information about which values of ourselves to allow ourselves to open. The pace of the yoga practice will be rocking on the waves of smooth breath, gentle and slow, suitable for practitioners of all levels of the yoga world.

Kateřina Čajánková is the creator and founder of Satyam Yoga Studio (2012), a yoga teacher, mother of 3 children. She has 20 years of experience in leading and teaching traditional yoga, therapeutic movement concepts, and healthy and conscious movement. An advocate of her philosophy of EXPLAIN, UNDERSTAND, REALIZE AND IMPLEMENT, all IN TRUTH.

Accessibility: CZ

Capacity: 30 persons

Who determines the direction of the world’s design development? Can Czech creators respond to international trends? And how has design changed in recent years through the eyes of those who follow the development and trends of design every day? We will be asking representatives of Czech design media, who will share with us current insights from the media bubble and their personal tips for young designers who want to conquer the world and keep up with the times.

The discussion will take place in the CZ language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ

Is it materials, innovative practices, or interdisciplinary collaboration that will ensure design will stand up in the future? What does the designer need to consider to ensure that the design is not just a superficial object but a beneficial product for the needs of the target user? And is it even possible to make a living from creative work when the demands on designers are ever-increasing? This and much more will be shared by designers working under the creative hub KUMST, which supports creators with physical space as well as mentoring and practical tips for the commercial application of their designs.

The discussion will take place in the CZ language

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Activist brand Our Shift will showcase their art in a fashion show and performance using recycled banners and excess clothing from the Škoda company. The aim is to transform these materials into unique and sustainable fashion pieces, promoting the idea of recycling and creative use of unused goods.

After the Fashion Performance, the evening will continue in Leaves lounge (Bartošova 45/17, Zlin), where the iconic ZDW drinks will be available!

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

The festival’s main exhibition presents current projects addressing questions of the future and reflecting current needs about the positive development of our environment and life.This exhibition will be accompanied by educational programs for students in the 8th and 9th grades of primary schools and all grades of secondary schools who are not neglectful of our future. The educative program will be led by an experienced lecturer, Robert Spurný, who is devoted to creating and leading lecturing programs in an area of design and art at the Moravian Gallery in Brno. The program will last 1.5 hours.

Accessibility: CZ

The workshop Practical Use of Digital Technologies in Art will introduce various digital tools and techniques for creating artworks and allow participants to experiment with prototypes and technologies such as 3D scanners, printers, lasers, and plotters.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Capacity: 10 people

The speculative design workshop will focus on bringing together design theory and practice with application to relevant and current mental health challenges for young people, particularly those with ADHD or anxiety. Participants will learn about speculative design principles and how they can be used in the public sector, emphasizing creative thinking and innovative approaches to problem-solving. The practical part of the workshop will involve working with speculative technologies and tools in dystopian scenarios that reflect the current needs of young people. The aim is to explore possible futures alongside finding ways to apply these speculations to current challenges to promote better understanding and solutions to mental health problems. This workshop will be led by Roman Sellner Novotný and Veronika Sellner. 

Accessibility: CZ

The main festival exhibition of Future is! explores current challenges and trends in design and presents projects that can shape our near and distant future. Besides, it also opens up a space for debate about the influence of design on society, technology, and culture. Come to see the exhibition with a little insight from our festival team and reflect on our future.

Accessibility: CZ

The guided tour will showcase the finalists of the 15th year of the international Best in Design competition. Following the theme of this year’s festival, Future is! the exhibit will showcase inclusive, resilient, and innovative design that has a place in the future. The exhibition will be guided by its curator, Kristína Mlynárová.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ

We are thrilled that this year’s Zlin Design Week will feature a certified PechaKucha presentation format. We expect a unique evening where creatives, designers, architects, artists, and other representatives of the creative and cultural industries will present their work and describe their ideas.

Who will appear during the evening? You will find out on our social media.

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, CZ, possible accompaniment by an assistance dog

Entrance:

100 CZK / basic entry

70 CZK / student

50 CZK / PWD (Persons with disabilities)

The festival’s main exhibition presents current projects addressing questions of the future and reflecting current needs about the positive development of our environment and life.This exhibition will be accompanied by educational programs for students in the 8th and 9th grades of primary schools and all grades of secondary schools who are not neglectful of our future. The educative program will be led by an experienced lecturer, Robert Spurný, who is devoted to creating and leading lecturing programs in an area of design and art at the Moravian Gallery in Brno. The program will last 1.5 hours.

Accessibility: CZ

The workshop focuses on creating DIY (do-it-yourself) materials and exploring their possibilities. These materials offer the opportunity to rethink existing manufacturing processes and the properties of industrialized materials to create a personal and personal experience of making. During the workshop, participants will learn how to extract pigments from different rocks and minerals and then use these pigments to experiment with printing, dyeing textiles, as well as creating DIY bioplastics. The emphasis will be on the process of making and interacting with the material itself to discover and understand its properties, which are variable and often unpredictable. The workshop is, therefore, not only about the practical part but also about speculating together about the future of materials.

Petra Vicianová is a graduate of Design School Kolding in Denmark, where she studied the Design for Planet master’s program, focusing on approaches to sustainability in design. Nowadays, as part of her Ph.D. studies at the Textile Design Studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava, she is exploring the possibility of natural dyeing, which allows her to further understand the process of creating with unknown and future-changing materials. Petra is also actively trying to open discussions on rethinking the social approach to textile materials and their properties.

A 50-minute guided tour of the Tomas Bata Memorial, during which the guide will introduce you to the history and architecture of the building. You will also learn the story of the creation and transformation of this radical building in Zlín. The interpretation is enriched with a story about the life journey of Tomas Bata, from the beginnings of his business to his tragic end. In addition, we will introduce you to the personality of František Lýdia Gahura – the author of the Memorial, who created a work that will forever commemorate the brilliant entrepreneur and is also a symbol of Zlín itself.

Access: CZ, barrier-free entrance to the ground floor of the Memorial

Entrance:

Basic: 149 CZK

Reduced (children 7-15 years, students up to 26 years, seniors, PWD): 99 CZK

Family (2 adults and 2 children): 299 CZK

Children up to 6 years (incl.) – free

The last event of Zlin Design Week, where we will talk about all our experiences and dance the night away for the last time.

Accesibility: warning for flashing lights!!