Working with an international community of associates, Kovačnica brings together experts from diverse fields to address the specific needs of each project.
Aleksandar Kovač, MSc
design science and technology
co-founder
Aleksandar has earned recognition for his design work in Europe and extensive collaborative projects designing goods and services for world renown companies in Japan. With this experience he returned to Croatia, Vukovar, keen on applying what he learned in the context of Croatian and european society and entrepreneurship. His primary interests lay in designing and directing creative projects within and between communities, societies and cultures. He is involved in international and Croatia-based development teams, where he researches and applies design knowledge and skills in open-source contexts, both online and offline.
Anne Kovač, PhD
architecture and design
co-founder
Anne has led and collaborated in projects throughout the world. From the urban and architectural design of award winning social housing developments in California, to traditional and contemporary architectural projects and interactive exhibitions in Kyoto, Japan. Her main interest lies in the cultural and social dynamics of architectural and urban environments where she develops open environments for people to experience, create and engage with cultural content. Through creative projects that address communities, societies and cultures, Anne is dedicated to the research and application of architecture and design to influence positive change.
Asst. Prof. Damir Bralić, MDes
information design
associate
Jun Hashimoto, BS
social sciences, language
associate
Arthur James, MS, MBA
computer sciences, management
associate
Nikola Kovač, MA
media production
associate
Martina Papec
stylist
associate
Nika Pavlinek, MDes
space design
associate
Ayako Sameshima
culture, traditional crafts
associate
Prof. Sandra Valić
history, language
associate
Maja Zdelar-Kovač, MA
visual arts
associate