Dodo
The Dodo table lamp stems from a fascination with mirror mazes and optical distortions that transform familiar shapes into unexpected forms. Its silhouette resembles a stylised head whose proportions appear warped, as if reflected in a curved mirror. The surface of the lamp is metallised to create a mirror-like effect, continuously transforming both the surrounding space and the object itself through reflections. In place of eyes, a pair of light bulbs glow, giving the lamp a subtly surreal expression. The name refers to the dodo – a creature whose peculiar appearance inspired the playful exaggeration of the design. Dodo thus functions as a luminous object that connects illusion, humour, and experimentation with form.
Jakub Berdych
Karpelis
Multidisciplinary designer, sculptor and founder of one of the most famous independent Czech design studios and the eponymous brand Qubus (2002), where he still works as chief designer. Since the end of 2025, he has been the creative director of ARTGLASS.
In parallel, Jakub primarily focuses on his independent artistic practice, working with traditional materials such as glass, stone, and porcelain. He is the author of a number of collections and products and has collaborated with leading Czech brands and manufacturers. His works on the border between art and design are represented in a number of museum and private collections in the Czech Republic and abroad.
Since 2008, he has been the artistic director of the gallery design shop DOX by Qubus in the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague.