Hi, I’m Jolana Mandíková, an industrial and product designer graduated in Zlín, Czech Republic. I thrive on creative challenges and love turning ideas into tangible solutions. I work well both in a team and independently, and I’m always curious to learn new skills and tools. I enjoy working across disciplines—from design research and prototyping to visual storytelling and brand development. I’m excited to collaborate on meaningful projects and to grow through hands-on experience.

Jolana Mandíková

Hi, I’m Jolana Mandíková, an industrial and product designer graduated in Zlín, Czech Republic. I thrive on creative challenges and love turning ideas into tangible solutions. I work well both in a team and independently, and I’m always curious to learn new skills and tools. I enjoy working across disciplines—from design research and prototyping to visual storytelling and brand development. I’m excited to collaborate on meaningful projects and to grow through hands-on experience.

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Hi, I’m Jolana Mandíková, an industrial and product designer graduated in Zlín, Czech Republic. I thrive on creative challenges and love turning ideas into tangible solutions. I work well both in a team and independently, and I’m always curious to learn new skills and tools.

I enjoy working across disciplines—from design research and prototyping to visual storytelling and brand development. I’m excited to collaborate on meaningful projects and to grow through hands-on experience.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Consultant and Business Assistant at Open House Brno - Festival of Architecture
October 1, 2023 - Present
Provided consultancy and business support, sales and customer service during architecture festival events in Brno; coordinated operations and assisted visitors.
Event Designer at Zlin Design Week
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Designed and created festival visuals and experiences for Zlin Design Week.
Sales Assistant at Brick-and-Mortar Fashion Store
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Designing and creating festival scenography; sales and customer service.
Freelance Designer (Product, Graphic, Editorial) at Independent / Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance product design, graphic design, video & photography, and handcrafted work.
External Editorial Staff at CZECH DESIGN.cz - online magazine
May 1, 2024 - Present
External editorial staff; editing text, CMS, interviews, and content creation.
Designer at Zlin Design Week - event
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Designing and creating festival scenography.
Online Editor at CZECH DESIGN.cz - online magazine
May 1, 2024 - Present
External editorial staff; working with text, interviews, and CMS.
Freelance Product Designer
May 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance product designer; graphic design; video & photo shooting; handcrafted work.
Designer at Crep AP Elle - Pizzeria (IT)
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Visual identity, graphic design, handcrafted print, brand presentation; creating dance choreographies; leading a dance club; Pilates lessons; tutoring English; managing social networks; creating videos in programs.
Designer at Zlin Design Week
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Design and creation of modular installations and trailer for Zlin Design Week event.
Designer at Brick-and-Mortar Fashion Store
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
Designed and created festival scenography for pop-up and store experiences; contributed to visual presentation.
Consultant & Business Support at Open House Brno - Festival of Architecture
October 1, 2023 - Present
Provided consultancy and business support, sales and service for architecture festival activities.
Content Editor / CMS Editor at Czech Design.cz - online magazine
May 1, 2024 - Present
Online editor producing texts, conducting interviews, and managing CMS for CZ online design magazine.
Freelance Product Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance product designer, graphic designer, with video & photo shooting and handcrafted work; active across multiple projects.
Graphic Designer / Visual Identity Designer at Crepa Pelle - Pizzeria (Italy)
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Visual identity, graphic design, hand-crafted print; branding and related design tasks.
Freelance Product Designer, Graphic Designer at Self-employed
May 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance product design, graphic design, video & photo shooting, handcraft work
External Editorial Staff at CZECH DESIGN.cz
May 1, 2024 - Present
Online magazine editorial staff: working with texts, interviews, CMS
Designer at Open House Brno - festival of architecture
October 1, 2023 - Present
Participation in architecture festival events
Multidisciplinary Designer & Artist at Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
Creative multidisciplinary designer & artist; product design, graphic design, video & photo shooting, handcraft work
Visual Identity Designer, Brand Designer at Crep Appelle (Pizzeria)
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Visual identity, graphic design, hand-drawn print, brand presentation; creating dance choreographies, leading a dance club and Pilates lessons, tutoring English, managing social networks and creating videos

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín, Czech Republic
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín, Czech Republic
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomas Bata University in Zlín
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomas Bata University in Zlín
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Industrial Design at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Other