The “Mediterranean Herbarium” project explores how plants can become an integral part of the materials used to create functional objects. Inspired by the Mediterranean landscape, it is based on the idea that plants are not merely decorative, but active elements that shape the product itself.

The collection consists of vases made from a glass bottle, which after use is given a new function as a water container, and an outer form in which plants become an integral part of the material. Together, these elements create a whole in which the outer form defines the appearance and character of the vase.

The three versions demonstrate different possibilities for incorporating plants into the material: a natural material with embedded lavender, and an author-developed handmade paper containing rosemary and immortelle. These plants, characteristic of the Mediterranean landscape, give each version its own texture, colour and distinctive scent, creating a unique visual, tactile and olfactory experience. Here, plants are not only a source of inspiration, but also an integral part of the material and the identity of the object. By choosing the bottle and the flowers, the user further personalises each vase.
The project is part of the VIUVIU design philosophy “Nature in a New Form”, based on the idea that existing objects and natural materials can be given new functions, new value and new meaning.