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Hello.

I'm Jakub Vlkavec, an industrial designer based in the Czech Republic. I focus on transport, industrial, and product design. Over the years, I have been drawn towards innovations and new technologies. I find great joy in exploring their potential and incorporating them into my designs. I want to simplify people's lives and jobs by making daily routines much more pleasant. And for me... Design is the ultimate tool in achieving this goal.

Now I'm a designer of rail vehicles in ŠKODA Transportation and also a freelance creative artist.

My work:

Industrial Design, Transportation Design, 3D models, Sketch, Visualization, Animation, Motion Design etc.

Other skills:

Web Design, Basic web coding, Video, Print Design, UX/UI, Photography.

Služby.

| Comprehensive Product Design:

Project designs from initial sketches to realization. Preparation of all materials for prototype production using any technology.

| Web and App Design:

Creating the design of websites and applications with the possibility of partial implementation.

| Visualization and 3D Modeling:

Realistic visualizations using tools such as Vray, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, and advanced 3D modeling (Rhinoceros, Blender).

| Multimedia Presentations & Video/Photo Editing:

Creation of digital videos including script, post-production, and editing for full visual product presentations. Professional editing and retouching of photos for product presentations and visual materials.

| Virtual Reality:

Creating virtual environments for an authentic presentation of designs/products in Unreal Engine or Twinmotion.

| Print and Promotional Materials:

Design and production of brochures, catalogs, design booklets, and other printed materials.

| Logo and Graphic Design:

Logo design, visual identities, and graphic materials for brand or product promotion.

| Interior Design:

Interior design according to the client's needs, including consultations, visualizations and documentation for realization.

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| 49T - FC Classic

Tram for Bergamo, Italy

The Škoda 49T tram, designed by Škoda Group for the city of Bergamo, represents a modern solution for urban public transport. It is a bidirectional vehicle consisting of five sections, equipped with three bogies, two of which are powered, ensuring efficient operation and maneuverability in an urban environment. The fully low-floor interior facilitates easy boarding and alighting for passengers, including those with reduced mobility. A modern information system, air conditioning, and a spacious interior contribute to a high level of travel comfort. The vehicle is equipped with an advanced anti-collision system that enhances operational safety and minimizes the risk of accidents. The tram's design seamlessly integrates into Bergamo's historic surroundings, combining technological innovation with an aesthetic sensitivity to the city's architecture.

My responsibility was the design of the exterior and interior in collaboration with the technical, product, and bidding departments.


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| VR SHOWSTREET

Virtual reality - VR tour

This project was developed for Škoda Group primarily to showcase their vehicles. Users have the opportunity to step into a virtual environment where they can explore and experience vehicles in life-size detail – all from the comfort of their home or office. All it takes is putting on a headset.

In the virtual showroom, you can freely walk through the interior and exterior of the vehicles, gaining a realistic impression of their design, functionality, and technology. Our solution includes interactive features that simulate the typical usage and behavior of the vehicles.

Created in Unreal Engine


ŠKODA GROUP a.s. (2024)

| DESIGNER PORTFOLIO

Visual identity

This project serves to showcase my skills in web design, visual identity creation, and coding. For my own presentation purposes, I designed a complete visual identity that includes a website, portfolio, business cards, and other printed materials.

Web je nakódován mnou v HTML, CSS a základů JavaScriptu s pomocí AI.


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| 41T - FC Smart

Tram for Bonn, Germany

Tram ForCity Smart Bonn is the newest member of the SWB vehicle fleet. A modern and fully low-floor vehicle with pivoting bogies was designed specially for the city of Bonn and respects its unique visual identity. The structure and the shaping of the tram head increases the safety for the driver and pedestrians. The characteristic shaping of lights on the black mask gives the vehicle a positive and distinctive look.

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Credits

Manufacturer:

ŠKODA Group, Pilsen, Czech Republic

In-house design:

Tomáš Chludil, Jakub Vlkavec, Šárka Masojídková, Tomáš Růžička, Denisa Milotová, Kryštof David



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The interior, equipped with comfortable upholstered wooden seats, creates a pleasant atmosphere and provides an enjoyable journey. Removable pillows and compact shape of the seat ensure easy maintenance and long durability. Wide LED-highlighted entrances and large multifunctional areas are helping to improve the travel experience for passengers with various needs. Driver’s cabin was also developed, together with local drivers achieving the highest ergonomic and safety standards.

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| SATRAM

Concept of autonomous tram

Collaboration on a concept of a segmented modular autonomous tram developed by the department of Design and development. This project shows the vision for the future of the public transportation.

These segments are used for dynamically controlled transportation which are able to change their capacity when needed. This is done by using a single segment or linking multiple segments together.


ŠKODA GROUP a.s. (2022)

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The interior can be adapted to the various needs of passengers or the transportation company. An open space without a driver’s cab with a large front window offers a new driving experience for passangers. And thanks to easily removable interior part, it is also possible to use the vehicle for a delivery service.

My responsibility was the design of the exterior, the principles of the delivery system and tram station functions considering city urban planning. Also considering the communication between vehicles, pessangers and pedestrians. I work closely with the technical, product and development department.

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| SABUS

Concept of autonomous bus

This project was created simultaneously with the previous project.

In this case it is future vision of the autonomous bus. These segments are used for dynamically controlled transportation which are able to change their capacity when needed. This is done by using a single segment or linking multiple segments together.


ŠKODA GROUP a.s. (2022)

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The interior can be adapted to the various needs of passengers or the transportation company. An open space without a driver’s cab with a large front window offers a new driving experience for passangers. And thanks to easily removable interior part, it is also possible to use the vehicle for a delivery service.

My responsibility was the design of the exterior, maintaing the continuation of corporate vizual identyty of vehicles ŠKODA GROUP. I work closely with the technical, product and development department.

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| TRAM VISION GOA3

Concept of semi-autonomous tram

This vehicle present another step that will bring us closer to autonomous driving vehicles. It is a step between todays vehicles and fully autonomous one.

This autonomous tram with a steward can visually and audibly communicate with the environment around it. It brings the passengers necessary road information as well as additional information about the vehicle and still offers security and familiarity thanks to the presence of a steward who controls the operation of the vehicle.


ŠKODA GROUP a.s. (2021)

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Vehicle is connected to the infrastructure of the city and can operate as efficiently as needed. The next step that comes after this is fully autonomous vehicle operating without driver or steward. My responsibility was the design of the exterior and cooperation with technical, product and development department on future vision of the semi-autonomous tram vehicle.

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| TRAM 45T

Tram for Brno, Czechia

Modern two-way, three-link and 100% low-floor vehicles with rotating chassis. The vehicle is made for the comfort of passengers with reliable driving characteristics. Tram 45T is developed for the Czech city Brno. Design and vehicle layout is based on ŠKODA Group technologies which meets the customers requirements.

My responsibility was the design of the exterior and interior cooperation with technical, product and bid engeneering department, finding and developing the best technical and vizual solution.


ŠKODA GROUP a.s. (2021)

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| RESPIRATOR R2.0

Healthcare & Industry

The respirator is designed for an easy daily use. It combined a silicone body, three plastic frames for changeable filtres. The whole design is simple, clear, and customizable for any color combination based on the respirator use.


Cooperation with 3Dmons and ČZU v Praze (2020).

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| NE-A-T

Autonomous vehicle

Design of the interior and exterior concept of an autonomous car. Concept is laid on developments and trends in the automotive industry, car sharing, barrier-free transport and connectivity.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2020)

Diploma thesis, Read more HERE.

| AUTONOMOUS MOBILE PLATFORM

Mobile industrial robots - Industrie 4.0

The mobile platform is designed with current autonomous technology, production technology, automated production, and safety. The design concept includes the production and shaping of metal profiles and sheets, the concept of the supporting structure and also the communication of the autonomous vehicle with a pedestrian. For communication with a pedestrian are used an LED light strip and four projectors. The platforms are also modular, they can be united behind or next to each other. This allows greater load capacity.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2019)

This project is personal and has nothing to do with ABB and KUKA in particular.

| LEKSELL GAMMA KNIFE

Healthcare

Gamma knife using Gamma radiation to treat the tumor cells especially in brain. Iť‘s designed to show one of many ways in design mecical devices. Gamma knife is composed of a radiation unit, positionable bed and build-in CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography).


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2018)

This project is personal and has nothing to do with Elekta in particular.

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| BITCOIN ATM CONCEPT 1.0

Designed for WBTCB company

This bitcoin ATM is designed according to standards of WBTCB company, based on safety, technical and ergonomical parameters of bankomats and keep visual indentity of the company. Design is untraditional and elegant, with an emphasis on barrier-free acces. Its advantage is also in simple servise acceses and simple maintenance of inner components. Bitcoin ATM is bi-directional, so you can deposit and take money from it. All active parts are clearly marked. A part, which is used or waiting for a clients actions uses a backlight.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2018)

Cooperation: WBTCB

| BEAM X-RAY

Portable X-ray unit

The Bachelor thesis deals with the design of portable veterinary X-ray. Emphasis is laid on ergonomics and recent trends in the sphere of design of medical products. The consideration is also given to the affordability of the designed X-ray and its price comparability with currently offered X-ray machines on the market. The designed X-ray machine features innovations in control and grip, and from the design point of view it connects a wide range of fields which deal with this theme. Its design can be used in the product family.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2018)

Bachelor thesis

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| CHIRO +

Oral Surgery & Implantology

The device is mostly used for the jaw, implantology, micro, and small bone surgeries. The dental unit is composed of a display, an integrated tank with a cooling liquid, a handpiece with an electric motor connected to the unit by a cable and a pedal. The whole unit was designed to compact the shape of the unit, with simple but functional geometric.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2017)

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| EXITMonitor

Contamination monitoring (Cooperation with VF NUCLEAR

Design of atwo-step, full body contamination monitor for personnel leaving controlled areas. The monitor checks for presence of alphfa, beta, and gamma radionuclides.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Tvarůžek (2017)

Cooperation: VF NUCLEAR

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| BUJAQU

Speakers 2.0

High quality speakers 2.0 with unique design are made from maple wood.


FA CTU - Industrial design, Studio Streit (2017)

Cooperation: DEXON

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Phone:
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