Jan Plecháč

He studied architecture at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, where he met Henry Wielgus. In 2011, they founded a successful studio together. They were co-creators until 2019, won several international and domestic awards and signed their name under some world-class projects. They designed works for the Danish brand Menu, the Italian brand Cappellini, the Czech brands Bomma and Lasvit, and other well-known establishments. During his studies, Jan also met the legend of Czech design, professor Jiří Pelcl, who remains to be his role model and a great inspiration. With Jiří, Jan consults his major professional and personal challenges – including joining Moser. “When I was leaving the job interview, after I struck a deal with the people from the glassworks, my phone suddenly rang. It was Jura Pelcl! He said that he heard Moser was considering hiring me as an art director, and he wanted me to accept the job. I took it as a clear sign!” Jan recalls.

Together with the singer Markéta Plecháčová, née Jakšlová, they have three children. “They always manage to take me out of my self-importance and make sure I don’t take myself too seriously. The kids don’t care that my project didn’t work or that I won a prize. At home, they just need me to be present in the moment, with a lot of energy. And whoosh, let’s play! They do everything with ease and devote themselves only to the things that they really enjoy. And that’s extremely inspiring for me.”