About

Research-based, concept-driven, color-material sensitive designer based in San Francisco. A curious, intuitive creative thinker with experience in the cultural sector.

Design practice characterized by a layered, iterative creative process involving research, original concepts, visualizations, sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, schemes, as well as production matrix and quality coordination.

Color and material driven, excelling in storytelling with temporal and physical spaciousness, bringing practical and integrated solutions to environments, communication materials, brands, exhibitions, and lifestyle products.

Attuned to global design trends, sensible and deeply inspired by art, nature, specific local materials and knowhow. Influenced by participatory design collectives, thriving in collaboration with strategic thinkers, talented creatives, and skillful manufacturers.

Selected Work

Recognition

  • Silver Winner, Exhibition Design, Graphis Design Annual 2020, René Magritte: The Fifth Season
  • Finalist, Society for Experiential Graphic Design Global Design Awards 2020, René Magritte: The Fifth Season
  • Elle Style Award, 2017, Baggizmo
  • Best Young Artist, Salon of Design and Applied Arts, 2014 Poetry Express
  • Jury Special Mention, AICA Croatian Section, 2014 Poetry Express
  • Bronze, Dan D Zagreb, 2014 Poetry Express
  • Grant Award, ADRIS Foundation, 2011 Poetry Express
  • Winner, Visual Identity, 2014, Croatia House (with T. Kadoic and M. Milovac)
  • Winner, Visual Identity, 2015, Erste Fragmenti
  • Nominee, Top Fedrigoni Award, 2016, Kraljevina Zelina (with K. Volf)
  • Best Region Packaging, REGPAK Nomination, 2015, Kraljevina Zelina (with K. Volf)
  • Winner, Banc de l'Europe, City of Strasbourg, 2015, Croatian Bench
  • Finalist, Best Book Design, Galerija VN Zagreb, 2012, Mijo Kovacic

Exhibitions

2016

ZGRAF 12, HDLU, Zagreb, HR

Design in a Nutshell, Design Forum, Vienna, AT

Design District Zagreb, Zagreb, HR

Croatian Design Biennial, MUO, Zagreb, HR

2015

Banc de l'Europe, Strasbourg, FR

Milan Furniture Fair, Ventura Lambrate, Milano, IT

2014

Istanbul Design Biennial, Istanbul, TR

Croatian Design Biennial, MUO, Zagreb, HR

Zagreb Salon of Design and Craft, Zagreb, HR

2013

Hungry Designers, Tourism Museum, Opatija, HR

Hungry Designers, Blickfang, Vienna, AT

Month of Design, Product Design, Ljubljana, SI

2012-2011

Milan Furniture Fair, Ventura Lambrate, Milano, IT

Croatie la Voici, Paris Design Week, Paris, FR

Vienna Design Week, Vienna, AT

Sofia Design Week, Sofia, BG

Skopje Design Week, Skopje, MK

BIO 23, 23rd Biennial of Design, Ljubljana, SI

Croatian Design Biennial, MUO, Zagreb, HR