This series, COLLECTIBLE In-Depth, unveils the backstage of contemporary creation. Tackling various topics from personal designer processes to the position of collectible design on the global design market, COLLECTIBLE In-Depth offers different views to suit all tastes. Today we speak with Anna Jožová.

C: How did you get into collectible design? Why did you focus your practice on this type of design rather than industrial design?

AJ: I stumbled into collectible design quite by chance. Initially, my goal was to study sculpture, but fate had other plans. I ended up at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, which significantly influenced my life's path. This experience steered me towards a unique blend of fine art and design, ultimately guiding me into the realm of collectible design.

C: What makes design collectible in your eyes?

AJ: Originality and character of each piece. The outcome has the spark!  I

C: What have you been up to recently? What are the next projects/exhibitions you wish to highlight?

AJ: Recently, I have been channeling my creative energy into new forms and concepts beyond traditional vases and lamps. My current focus is on creating comprehensive spatial installations that explore the intricate relationship between humanity and nature. I am particularly fascinated by biodiversity and the animal kingdom, and I aim to integrate these elements into our living spaces. Our homes often lack this connection to the natural world, and I believe it's crucial to reconnect with our roots.

C: Can you talk about a new collection that you release for COLLECTIBLE this year?

AJ: The name of the series, Dysplasio, is also the name of the newest series of objects, referring to my most current focus, the subject of growth deviations and sudden changes in evolution. I view these deviations as natural and necessary anomalies for ecosystem harmony. The shape of the exhibited objects is inspired by the host-parasite relationship. Tall vases give the impression that non-native organic or inorganic forms are embedded in the body of the host. In the case of the light objects, too, the relationship between the two organisms is thematized.