Kristof Retezar

Kristof Retezar is an award-winning industrial designer, inventor, creative director, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and artist. Born in Vienna and shaped by the wild, untouched landscapes of Patagonia, his work flows naturally between innovation, nature, and storytelling.
A graduate of the University of Applied Arts Vienna and inventor of the world’s first self-filling water bottle, Kristof has collaborated with global brands like Adidas, Airbus and the Deutsche Bahn. Today, he channels his creative energy into Wildshot Productions, the Vienna-based agency he founded and leads as Creative Director. Beyond his commercial ventures, Kristof has always remained deeply connected to the material world crafting sculptural works from wood, resin, and stone.

University of Applied Arts Vienna

2024
Silver - IDA International Design Award - Product Design

2024
Honorable Mention - IDA International Design Award - Graphic Design

2024
IF Design Award - Nomination

2023
CCA AWARD - Animation

2020
CCA AWARD - Art Direction

2016
Top 4 Startup of the year - ORF "Heute Mittag"

2015
NICE Award - 2015 Presentation and Exhibition in Essen, Germany

2015
RSA Student Award - Presentation in London

2015
Katerva Design Awards - Nomination

2015
INDEX Design Awards - Nomination

2014
James Dyson Award - Shortlist

2014
GOLD - IDA International Design Award - Product Design

2014
SILVER - IDA International Design Award - Product Design

2014
Honorable Mention - IDA International Design Award - Product Design

2014
Exhibition - Wien Museum

2013
Runner-up Prize - Designing the new ring of honor for the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research

2012
Scholarship at the University of Applied Arts Vienna

2012
Exhibition - Innovative souvenir ideas for the Economic Chamber Vienna, WKO

2011
Exhibition - The Essence