Štěpán Růžička is an award-winning designer and musician. He studied at the prestigious K.O.V. studio led by Eva Eisler at the Prague Academy of Architecture, Arts and Design, and had internships in Greece and New York. His work was exhibited in several galleries in Prague, Milano, Munich, and New York. Štěpán received critical recognition for his collection of brooches B-birds made out of tin lids. He has also ventured into costume design working with alternative theatre scenes. He is the founding member of music bands Republic of Two and Piano.