(Russia – Germany – Czech Republic)
The key figure is Vadim Kibardin. He founded a studio in Prague named after himself to produce various objects. He works there as an art director, and a designer, a photographer, a manager, and whatever.
Now his is one of the most famous Russian designers abroad. He designs everything: furniture, lamps, dishes, sanitary engineering. His latest sensation awarded with DIA (Design Innovation Awards) is a disposable mobile for travelers. “FREEDOM-2010 Phone Map” works for 60, 100 or 150 minutes.
Vadim lives and works mainly in Prague, but also in Moscow, Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Cologne and Milan.
www.kibardin.com