With a strong focus on sustainability, technical refinement, and an intuitive connection to natural materials, Karolina Žáčková brings a quiet yet powerful sensitivity to her designs. Her floral work is deeply rooted in the vegetative style. Known for her precision and calm presence under pressure, Karolina is not only a creative force in competitions but also a dedicated mentor, sharing her love for nature-inspired floristry with the next generation.

My floral work has a vegetative and natural style, in harmony with nature. I'm drawn to lightness and airiness in my designs, always aiming to emphasize natural lines and materials. Flowers reveal their true beauty when they're allowed to stay close to their natural essence.

'Nature is my biggest inspiration - its diversity, its rhythm. Ideas often come to me during forest walks or when I'm gathering materials like branches, bark, moss, and grasses. It's during those quiet moments that I visualise a design in my head. From there, I develop it based on the materials I have at hand. Of course, I'm also inspired by fellow florists, by art, and by the small, often overlooked details in everyday life.'

'I gravitate toward seasonal flowers, especially meadow varieties or less traditional species. I enjoy using what nature offers at a given moment. My arrangements are technically refined but airy - I always aim to give space for each element to breathe. Sustainability is essential. I avoid plastic, floral foam, and unnecessary waste. Wherever I can, I work with what I've gathered myself, things that would otherwise return to the earth.'

'In recent years, I've been proud to take part in national and international comp etitions, like the Visegrád Cup. I also lead floral seminars regularly - particularly those focused on the vegetative style, which is closest to my heart. And one of the greatest joys is seeing my students succeed. It's deeply fulfilling to support and guide them on their own paths.'

'Being part of the World Cup is an im mense honor - it feels like the pinnacle of my professional journey. Even just being nominated is a recognition of the years I've devoted to floral design. It's also a chance to share Czech floral culture and our approach with a wider audience, which is incredibly meaningful to me.'

'I intend to succeed by staying true to myself. Authenticity is everything. My strength lies in my precision, my persistence, and my ability to remain calm even under pressure. I believe it's the personal connection to materials, the respect for nature, and the capacity to evoke emotion through flowers that truly sets a design apart.'