Vánoční hvězda

Christmas Star of Ostrava Christmas: Industrial Identity Transformed into a Symbol

The Christmas Star project was created as a unique physical embodiment of the new visual identity of Ostrava Christmas. The object draws inspiration from the city’s industrial history and transforms it into a contemporary, modern, and timeless design. The aim was to connect the graphic concept with a real object in public space and to create a distinctive symbol that is easily understandable to the general public while authentically representing the character of Ostrava.
The dominant feature is an almost two-and-a-half-metre-high and approximately two-metre-wide Christmas star made of steel, weighing around one tonne. Its structure is directly based on a visual design built on the motif of piping, a typical element of an industrial environment. This motif has been translated into a three-dimensional form so that the star appears plastic and dynamic, changing depending on the viewing angle.
The installation of the star at Masaryk Square in Ostrava has turned the object into a natural centre of activity and a new urban photo point. The illuminated golden star has become a distinctive landmark and experiential feature, combining aesthetic value with the function of a meeting place. Together with other decorative elements, it creates a unified visual whole and strengthens the identity of Ostrava Christmas.