Roman Vrtiška and Vladimír Žák met while studying at VŠUP, where they started their collaboration. Together, they also completed an internship at the Alvar Aalto University in Helsinki, where their work was awarded several times. After graduating from the VŠUP in Prague, they became part of the emerging fresh generation of Czech designers characterized by a wide range of interests and a professional approach to work. Since then, he has been among sought-after and respected creators. Founder of the Prague studio Vrtiška & Žák with more than ten years of tradition. they are united by diligence, the desire to overcome challenges and the ability to see potential even where it remains hidden to others. their work covers a complex of areas from product design to interiors and architecture, from craftsmanship to industrial scale. Creativity and unconventional thinking are essential values for the development of their work and design.

They cooperate with such a clients as: Adidas, Avast, Belda Factory, Brokis, Devoto, Egoé, Heineken, Independent Catamaran, Jitona, Javorina, Moravské sklarny Květná, KKCG, Klier, Kooperativa, Krušovice, Lasvit, Lugi, mmcité, Pytloun hotels, Ravak, Rim, Ruukki, SanSwiss, Tereza Maxová, Teroforma, U1, USSPA, UP závody, Verreum, Zásilkovna, etc.

Since 2016, they have been leading the Furniture and Interior Design Studio at UMPRUM in Prague.