TOMARK PROTON and Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava Join Forces: Students to Design the Hydrogen Aircraft of the Future

Bratislava – The company TOMARK PROTON has launched on October 14 a new collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava (AFAD), specifically with the Transport Design Studio led by Professor Štefan Klein. The goal of this partnership is to involve students in designing a conceptual hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft – a vertical take-off and landing aircraft representing the next generation of sustainable aviation.

The collaboration began with a lecture and workshop delivered by Michal Gajdoš, Head of Design at TOMARK PROTON. During the session, he introduced students to the design process behind the company’s hydrogen aircraft project and presented TOMARK PROTON’s vision for the future of eco-friendly aviation.

The event took the form of an interactive workshop, where students discussed topics such as cooperation between designers, engineers, and aerodynamic specialists, as well as the importance of synergy across different departments. Gajdoš guided the students through the entire design process – from the first sketches to the final product – and explained the similarities and differences between automotive design and aircraft design. Throughout the session, he emphasized the crucial role of teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The workshop concluded with the announcement of a two-semester student project, in which AFAD students will work together as one team to create their own hydrogen aircraft design concept. The project will evolve through the students’ creative proposals and will be guided by Michal Gajdoš, who will act as the team’s mentor.

“We are excited to be part of this creative process and to inspire young designers to seek innovative solutions for sustainable mobility. We believe this collaboration will bring a fresh perspective on the future of hydrogen aviation,”

said Gajdoš. The partnership between TOMARK PROTON and AFAD represents a promising fusion of technology, creativity, and vision – three pillars shaping the future of innovative aerospace design.