Vadim Kibardin grew up in Omsk, Russia and graduated from the Ural State Academy of Architecture and Art’s Industrial Design Department, Ekaterinburg in 1996.

In 2000 Vadim established KIBARDINDESIGN studio. He has been involved in the design of a range of different products, from consumer electronics, furniture, and interior settings to film sets. Since 2005 Vadim Kibardin has been living in Prague, where his Kibardindesign studio started production of his own trademarked goods which have been selling worldwide.

Kibardin’s approach to design emphasizes both innovation and functionality. He takes the minimalist philosophy of stripping an object to its essentials to a completely new level. By exploring new ideas, materials and technologies, and executing them well, Kibardin’s work is highly artistic, smart and always inspiring.

The most striking examples of projects by Vadim Kibardin have won the most prestigious international design awards such as “iF product Design Award” and “Red Dot Design Award”, “Promosedia International Design Competition”, “Design and Design”, and “Charman design competition”.

Vadim Kibardin was nominated in the Design section of the 2013 World Technology Awards. These award finalists and nominees are those individuals (in 20 categories) and companies/organizations (in 10 categories) who are—in the opinion of the WTN fellows and founding members, through the awards voting process—producing innovative work of “the greatest likely long-term significance” in their fields. They are those creating the 21st century.

According to Wallpaper magazine, Vadim is in the list of 40 designers “who will change the world”, along with Jonathan Eve, Ora Ito, John Maeda, the Bouroullec brothers and other professionals under age 50.

Vadim was the only designer to be given the German Chancellor’s grant in the area of industrial design. He has organized and participated in more than 20 personal and group exhibitions.

Vadim Kibardin is an inventor, author, scientist, and artisan. His designs bring about a positive social impact, materialize an ideology, and trigger specific human behavior. Most of his time is spent looking for materials or technologies that define the future of humanity.

Transformer Foldable Analog Clock by Vadim Kibardin Transformer Clocks have a black or white-colored body with a framed-spring construction of eleven sheets that can fold or unfold to display or minimize the clock face. Due to this clever design, the clock compacts into a small package which reduces your delivery costs. The Transformer Clock enables you to demonstrate your creativity, to create the shape and color range of the dial to suit any type of interior. It could grace any room in your home or your office with its colorful presence on a desk or wall. Transformer Clock, created to mirror your individuality.

The Only Digital Clock by Vadim Kibardin The clock was designed as a modern three dimensional interpretation of a traditional analog wall clock with the clean style - there’s nothing superfluous, nothing redundant, the surfaces gently curve and flow around the internal components. The clock literally ‘passes’ the environment through itself, dissolves it, and at the same time fulfills its function and projects the symbolic image of eternally flowing time. Understated design coupled with inventiveness and functionality make this the right choice for telling the time at home or in workspace.

Kibardin Digital LED Clock by Vadim Kibardin Kibardin clock kept on a desk or wall is more than a timepiece. It is a true expression of your personal taste, and also a professional tool. It was designed as a modern three dimensional interpretation of a traditional digital clock with the clean style - there is nothing superfluous, nothing redundant. The clock literally passes the environment through itself, dissolves it, and at the same time fulfills its function. Kibardin has been helping you to control your time and enjoy your life for more than 5 years.

Black Paper Chair by Vadim Kibardin The armchair is made of 37 paper layers and 28 details of gofer cardboard. The functional surface is formed by putting paper layers one by one to achive the required height on the chair. Simple paper not only possesses high constructional characteristics but can also dazzle through the beauty of its contours. A distinctive texture of the chairs overlay encourages a dialog with a user. A distinctly personalized form of the chair can be created by rumpling and chopping paper layers.

Just Watch by Vadim Kibardin Consider one of these inspiring watches if you want to make reading the time easier and quicker. Each watch has a significant and solid feel, and the chambered body is made from precision machined stainless steel, topped off with a sapphire crystal lens. A Just watch, in any of five versions, perfectly fuses the metal case, the metal dial, and the leather or sturdy Nato nylon strap to give a certain masculinity to the wearer.

Spiritus Diffuser Clock by Vadim Kibardin It has a gorgeous burnt-wood looking exterior, integrated lighting, digital alarm clock, and smart features in one sleek package. The diffuser runs through shades of soothing red light that gently glows through its black cover for an added chillout glowing coal effect. It encourages a ritual in order to establish a routine before going to sleep, signaling to the body and mind that it is time to relax. It disperses natural oils into the air, lavender, eucalyptus, whatever you like, which can help to freshen up a room and reduce feelings of anxiety.

Vadim Kibardin

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Vadim Kibardin is AIBA member since 2017, with 12171 AIBA rating.