Textile and Fashion Design
Anže Mrak
Botanica obscura

Project
“Botanica obscura” is a three-piece jewellery collection that combines mechanical structures with botanical forms. The elements are joined by visible bolts and nuts, emphasising a forced and interrupted fusion rather than a seamless connection. Metal mechanical elements represent power, control, and stability, while transparent botanical elements introduce fragility and an organic touch.
Although the collection is crafted using digital 3D modelling and additive manufacturing, the pieces retain the scale, wearability, and hand-assembled character of traditional jewellery. In contrast, a fully metal botanical bracelet represents the strength of a simple flower. The collection explores the tension between nature and engineering, and between modern production methods and established approaches.
Year
2025
Mentors and collaborators
Jan Medved (photography)
Author
Anže Mrak graduated with a degree in Fashion and Textile Design from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering at the University of Ljubljana. During his studies, he developed his knowledge in fashion and textile design while showing a strong interest in 3D design. He graduated in 2020, and his diploma collection titled “E2DDF3” was nominated for the Student Prešeren Award.
During his studies, he also began designing jewelry. He participated in Slovenian Jewelry Week for the first time in 2023, where he received the Best Young Designer Award for his futuristic jewelry collection. With the opening of Center Rog, he secured a place in the Young Rog program, where he started working on 3D printing and classic goldsmithing techniques with the guidance of mentors.
He currently works as an assistant at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering at the University of Ljubljana and as an independent designer.




