Designblok 2010

Now, in its twelfth year, Designblok has been showcasing some of the hottest designers working in Prague. This year’s exhibition will run from the 5th – 10th of October and present a range of jewelry, fashion, furniture, porcelain and glassware.

The exhibition is not confined to one location, but will take place in a number of locations in the Old and New Towns, Karlín and Holešovice. This year there will be only one Super Studio at the former Palác Elektrických podniků Bubenská 1. (The Super Studio is practically opposite the Vltavská Metro station.)

INTERIOR OF BUILDING – The foyer of the Palác Elektrických podniků
before it was transformed by Designblok.
If you want to see an after, head on down to the exhibit.

Dana Bezděková ‘s chess inspired collection, ŠACH, will be launched. On Tuesday 5th October is a fashion show starting at 7pm. On Friday there is an opportunity to meet the designer and play chess from 10:00am until 9:00pm. Both events are on the 3rd floor.

Earrings by Dana Bezděková

Trash Made present recycled jewelry on the 4th floor. On Saturday they will host a cocktail party from 2pm to 6pm.

Gummy Gem Earrings Number 3 by Jana Krovová for Trash Made

For those looking to furnish their flat or home, local axrchitect and designer Rudolf Netík will have his modular book cases on display. The components stack together to form a lattice for your beloved books.

Netík’s Modular Book Shelf

If you want to dazzle people, the lights from Lasvit might be what you’re looking for. Lights from the exclusive collection include Inside by Kateřina Doušová and La Perla by Suprodesign. Visit the link above for images.

For those looking for something for that special cat in their lives might consider the range of designer furniture for cats by Catworks. Each piece is designed as a letter of the alphabet.

Catwork Furniture Letter ‘G’

 Botas

Apart from the many items on display, Designblok are running a number of events. Everyday a fashion show will take place in the vast foyer.  Radio 1 will celebrate twenty years every afternoon on the 3rd floor.  Lovers of the book (or film) Rozmarné Léto (Capricious Summer) by Vladislav Vančura may want to check out Polstrin Design‘s literary party with lemonade, everyday of the festival from 5pm to 6pm.

For those of a more ecological bent, Hnutí DUHA will host two debates, one on Thursday 7th, the other on Friday 8th, both starting  from 5pm to 6pm. Thursday’s discussion is with architect Aleš Brotánk on passive houses. Friday’s is with Václav Cílek and concerns global warming.

If this all seems too passive and you want to try your hand at creation, Malina Design has an all day ‘Make Your Own Lamp’ workshop on Saturday 9th.

As Designblok comes to a close there will be a couple of musical events. On Thursday 7th from 6pm ambient electronic duo The Ecstacy of St. Theresa will perform as part of a collaboration with Denisa Nová , Phase and VICE on the 4th floor.

The whole six days will culminate in sound and style at the Design Lovers’ Party. It starts at 7pm with the Designblok Editors’ Awards, when the winners of the 12 categories will be announced. This will be followed by the launch of Toxique‘s new album with clothes by MojeMoje. Toxique offer up a playful type of funk. MojeMoje are probably best known for their animal sound designs. It should be quite an irreverent night.

Basic Info:
Super Studio
Bubenská 1
Exit Vltavská Metro Station. Cross tram lines (carefully).
Go up the nasty old stairs.
It’s the big white building.

web: www.designblok.cz/2010/en/
For daily reports from the world of design and style, see www.designguide.cz

Opening Hours:
Tuesday 6th – Saturday 10th
10am – 9pm
Sunday 10th
10am – 7pm
Admission:
200 CZK regular
100 CZK for Students

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