SMYK is a human community that redefines creative disciplines.
LINEUP
① Ondřej Čejka ② Hahluška ③ Elena Smirnova ④ Panika.xyz
Ondřej Čejka (CZ)
A graphic designer focused on a strong authorial voice. He organizes Ústecký Pride and studies at AG2 at FUD. In his talk, he will speak about why it’s important to make things funky and how essential it is to find joy in the process.
Hahluška (CZ)
An artist working across art direction and performance, unafraid to shock. Whether through her performance at Paris Fashion Week or her art direction for Yzomandias. In her talk, she will explore how a person becomes their own product and how to use fear as a driving force. She will also present her project “Draw Your Inner Child” for the first time.
Elena Smirnova (ENG)
An art director and digital designer focused on web design. She has created websites for Dolce Vita and Paleta, and works primarily with international clients. In her talk, she will walk us through the web design process, highlight its key phases, and share her know-how. The presentation will be in English.
Panika.xyz (CZ)
A group of four UMPRUM graduates working in animation and film. They have created visuals for LUSTR, Neisse Film Festival, and Holešovice Market. In their talk, they will present their work and give a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of our new SMYK ident.
WHAT IS SMYK?
SMYK is a platform founded by graphic design students, creating space for open sharing of experiences across creative fields. Rather than showcasing finished success, it focuses on process, mistakes, and the decisions that shape creative work.
The event takes place on May 21 at Kino Přítomnost in Prague. The program includes four presentations followed by a Q&A session. The event will be held in Czech, except for Elena’s talk, which will be in English. The venue is dog-friendly but unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.