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Through modern technology, rounded forms, powder coatings, and functional design, we are changing the way metal is used in interiors. We founded Space of Space in 2020, and we design and manufacture every product in Czechia. Jakub is a trained architect and Martin an economist, bringing creativity and enthusiasm together with a strategic, systematic approach that is distinctly their own.
Would you like to fly into space?
Jakub: I feel as if I am flying into space all the time.
Of course, that is not a random question. Astro, Pluto, Luna… Even NASA would be proud of the names of Space of Space products. What do metal products from Czechia have in common with the infinity above our heads?
Martin: Apparently, they came to our planet to make it a more beautiful place. We are merely helping them. But seriously, there are several connections. First, there is the play on the word “space”—both a place and the universe. Our signature curve is a bend, and the products' rounded forms can evoke the shape of planets. Then there is the apparent simplicity of the universe, behind which lies the absolute complexity of everything. The same is true of our products. At first glance, the design is very simple and clean, yet the reality of making it is quite complex. We use unconventional production processes to ensure the highest possible quality and durability.
Which of you convinced the other to start your own brand?
M: I think the idea came from both sides at around the same time. I had been interested in entrepreneurship, business, and strategy since childhood. I knew that was the path I wanted to take in life.
J: It was similar for me. After a few experiences working in architecture, I knew that forging my own path was the only option. Martin and I were already talking about starting a company while we were studying. It was not specific at the time, but conversations along the lines of “put something down on paper” happened often.
M: Basically, I kept encouraging him to draw something so we could try producing and selling it. There were plenty of ideas, but everything eventually came together at the right time. Jakub wanted to explore design without being constrained by the boundaries that come with working for someone else. So we went for it, and here we are.
J: It is also important to say that we grew up in an environment where a business was being built. That undoubtedly instilled a certain independence in us, as well as the drive to create something of our own. Thanks to our parents, we know that two people can achieve great things.
What do you admire most about each other? Which quality has the greatest influence on how Space of Space works?
J: His natural intelligence—and his ability with numbers, because I am genuinely terrible at them. Even now, converting millimeters to centimeters gives me trouble.
M: But you have imagination. That is a gift. When an idea for a design comes to you, you can see it immediately and picture how it will work. Naturally, that has a fundamental influence on Space of Space. We are one of the few brands to handle all design in-house rather than hiring external designers. I am proud of that.
J: I admire your strategic, business-oriented thinking. Without it, we would never have made it off the ground.
Kiss, marry, kill—you know the game. What would it look like if you had to choose between your products?
M: Haha, I would say I have two products tied for both kiss and marry: the Naos 08 menu holder and the Bolid stool. Both took a long time to develop, and paradoxically that makes me like them even more. They are refined, meticulously made, distinctive products that attract attention wherever they go.
J: That is like asking someone to choose their favorite child. I cannot pick a favorite product, because one would not exist without another. New products emerge among the existing ones, and that is often the only context I can work with. I also rarely think of just one product. The idea keeps growing, and something that was meant to be a serving tray becomes a tray and…
What one word best captures the character of your products?
M: Functional!
J: I will try two: function and aesthetics. Function is always the main aspect of a product; aesthetics are what give it energy—like music in a film.
Would you like to fly into space?
Jakub: I feel as if I am flying into space all the time.
Of course, that is not a random question. Astro, Pluto, Luna… Even NASA would be proud of the names of Space of Space products. What do metal products from Czechia have in common with the infinity above our heads?
Martin: Apparently, they came to our planet to make it a more beautiful place. We are merely helping them. But seriously, there are several connections. First, there is the play on the word “space”—both a place and the universe. Our signature curve is a bend, and the products' rounded forms can evoke the shape of planets. Then there is the apparent simplicity of the universe, behind which lies the absolute complexity of everything. The same is true of our products. At first glance, the design is very simple and clean, yet the reality of making it is quite complex. We use unconventional production processes to ensure the highest possible quality and durability.
Which of you convinced the other to start your own brand?
M: I think the idea came from both sides at around the same time. I had been interested in entrepreneurship, business, and strategy since childhood. I knew that was the path I wanted to take in life.
J: It was similar for me. After a few experiences working in architecture, I knew that forging my own path was the only option. Martin and I were already talking about starting a company while we were studying. It was not specific at the time, but conversations along the lines of “put something down on paper” happened often.
M: Basically, I kept encouraging him to draw something so we could try producing and selling it. There were plenty of ideas, but everything eventually came together at the right time. Jakub wanted to explore design without being constrained by the boundaries that come with working for someone else. So we went for it, and here we are.
J: It is also important to say that we grew up in an environment where a business was being built. That undoubtedly instilled a certain independence in us, as well as the drive to create something of our own. Thanks to our parents, we know that two people can achieve great things.
