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.

| 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)
Work created during emploiment at ŠKODA GROUP a.s.



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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.

| 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)
Work created during emploiment at ŠKODA GROUP a.s.



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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.

| 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)
Work created during emploiment at ŠKODA GROUP a.s.



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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.

| 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)
Work created during emploiment at ŠKODA GROUP a.s.
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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 (2019)
This project is personal and has nothing to do with Elekta in particular.

| 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

| 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)

| 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

| 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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