In June 2025, the Constitution of the Czech Republic will be released after its first comprehensive visual redesign since its adoption in 1993. The work was created by designers Ondřej Bahor, Jakub Novák, and Matej Cinchera, who studied together at the University of Applied Arts in Prague (UMPRUM). After graduating, the trio went their separate ways until they came together again after a constitution design competition hosted by the Czech House of Representatives.
This redesign is evaluated as a task that goes beyond simple format improvement and elevates the constitution to a symbolic object of the nation. The book is based on the traditional material of paper and has a solid and majestic form with the national emblem engraved in relief. At the same time, a pocketbook version is also produced so that anyone can hold it, providing symbolism and accessibility to the general public, including schools and public institutions.
The font of the Constitution is 'Democratia', which was developed specifically for this project. This sans-serif font has a solemn and dignified atmosphere in large sizes, and a balanced, easy-to-read feel in small sizes, satisfying both the symbolism and practicality of the document called the Constitution. The font will be released to the public free of charge, and attempts to expand the spirit of democracy.
The structure of the document is also systematically designed. The blue body and red title reflect the Czech flag, and the preface is highlighted with higher contrast to visually express the symbolic starting point. In addition, the internal blocks are designed with an interchangeable structure to allow for flexible response to future revisions.
The design was judged by nine independent experts led by art historian Iva Knobloch, who called the result “a symbolic object that embodies the democratic spirit in a 21st-century way.”
The new design of the Constitution will be used in official events such as the swearing-in ceremony of the Czech President and members of the National Assembly, and will be distributed as an e-book. It will also be widely introduced to the public through exhibitions and publications in 2026. The Czech House of Representatives stated that it “wants the Constitution to be a living, breathing symbol in the daily lives of the people, not just a formal document.”
