Company Visit in Banja Luka: City Gecko

A key highlight of the Academy was the company visit to City Gecko, an innovative company redefining urban spaces through smart and sustainable solutions.

City Gecko stands out as a trailblazer in the field of smart urban furniture, focusing on one of the most fundamental needs of modern society: access to energy and connectivity. Their product portfolio includes smart benches, solar-powered bus stations, and modular solutions tailored to evolving urban demands.

Inspired by the resilience and adaptability of a city lizard drawing energy from the sun, City Gecko integrates clean, solar energy into its designs. Their solutions allow users to charge everyday devices such as phones and tablets, while simultaneously offering integrated features like LCD screens and branding spaces, creating opportunities for targeted communication and advertising.

What differentiates City Gecko from other manufacturers is their strong emphasis on modularity. Their products are designed as adaptable systems, allowing multiple components to be combined into functional and scalable configurations. This flexibility ensures that their solutions can evolve alongside the needs of modern cities.

During the visit, scholars were guided through the company’s showcase studio, where they gained first-hand insight into the journey behind the brand. The City Gecko team shared how the idea originated, the challenges they encountered along the way, and the process of developing and refining their products. Students also had the opportunity to learn about the technical aspects of production, as well as the company’s vision and future plans.

Experiences like this bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving scholars a clearer understanding of how innovation is built in real-world environments. More importantly, they provide inspiration—showing that impactful ideas can grow into scalable solutions with the right combination of vision, persistence, and expertise.