WED 6–9PM
THU–FRI 2–9PM
SAT–SUN 11AM–9PM
*garden 2AM
TUE 6–9PM
WED–FRI 2–9PM
SAT–SUN 11AM–9PM
*garden 12PM
Jadran film
Studio Orson Welles
Ul. Rudolfa Kolaka 12
10000 Zagreb
TUE 6–9PM
WED–FRI 2–9PM
SAT–SUN 11AM–9PM
*garden 12PM
WED 6–9PM
THU–FRI 2–9PM
SAT–SUN 11AM–9PM
*garden 2AM
The Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, is a higher education institution that, through undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate study programs, educates experts equipped to meet contemporary challenges in the fields of graphic technology, packaging, visual communications, and multimedia. Teaching is based on a research-oriented approach, practical work, and collaboration with industry, while students are encouraged to critically reflect on the role of design in everyday life and in society as a whole. In this spirit, by participating in the exhibition Realities We Share, the students of the Faculty of Graphic Arts present their solutions aimed at fostering connection, communication, and understanding within the complex world that surrounds us.
The theme of this year’s exhibition, Realities We Share, reminds us that what we call reality is never unambiguous. Each of us carries our own perspective, our own experience, our own filter through which we observe the world. Yet despite these differences, we all share the need to be connected, to understand, and to be understood. Design helps us in this – it translates the abstract into the tangible, the unfamiliar into the familiar, the personal into the universal.
The students participating in this exhibition offer us insight into their ways of thinking across different fields of design – each project is a small world of its own, yet all share one common thread: the desire to tell a story that makes sense, that moves us, and that stays with us. Through colors, materials, typography, and form, packaging conveys the story of the origin, purpose, and identity of what lies within. In their presented works, students explore how packaging can communicate sustainability, authenticity, or recognizability, always searching for ways to visually express what a product “says” without words. In visual identity projects, every line, contrast, shape, or typographic choice carries meaning. The identities created by the students are not merely “beautiful” – they speak of character, of values, and they create a sense of recognition. A strong identity, like a good story, stays with us – we recognize it even before we rationally understand it. Multimedia works and mobile applications open up spaces for interaction – they cannot exist without an audience. Here, design becomes a bridge between technology and people, a means through which functionality takes form, and user experience becomes just as important as the content itself. The photographs on display invite us to introspection, to revisiting similar moments from our own lives. Through them, students open a window into their world – or perhaps into ours, the one we may have forgotten to notice.
The realities we share are often neither grand nor spectacular. They are not necessarily big questions or difficult debates. They are hidden in small moments of recognition, in the feeling that “this makes sense,” even if we cannot immediately explain why. Sometimes they are simply images that make us pause for a moment. Words that are exactly where they need to be. Colors that remind us of something familiar. Or simply the sense that someone, somewhere, has thought about what we feel too, and has translated it into something visible.
Step into the worlds that the students of the Faculty of Graphic Arts have transformed into form, color, sound, and story.
Come, be inspired, and perhaps recognize a part of your own reality among them!
Adžić Noa, The Printer Master, mentor: Prof. Dr. Lidija Mandić, 2023/24, Animated film about the hidden world inside a laser printer.
Baronić Laura, Packaging Redesign for Food Colorings, mentor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Josip Bota, 2023/24
Bebić Sindi, Kitties, mentor: Prof. Dr. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, 2024/25, Series of posters and computer animation “Kitties,” combining static and dynamic computer graphics.
Čanković Marin, Here There, mentor: Prof. Dr. Maja Strgar Kurečić, 2024/25, A photo series exploring the existence of parallel worlds, questioning the thin layers between the world we know and the one we only sense.
Franković Rea, Sljeme Packaging Redesign, mentor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Filip Cvitić, 2024/25, Modernizing the packaging while preserving the brand's traditional identity.
Gerovac Andrej, Multimedia Rebranding of Lotte Aloe Vera, mentors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tajana Koren Ivančević, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikolina Stanić Loknar, Dr. Trpimir Jeronim Ježić, 2024/25
Gotlin Martin, Cerera Ceramics, mentor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Dorotea Kovačević, 2023/24, A ceramics school logo based on the letter C, with associations to a vase and a fingerprint.
Horvat Luka & Humski Josipa, EKSCENTAR Magazine, 2024/25, Graphic design of the magazine created by students of the Faculty of Geodesy.
Kalin Nina, Sky Cola Packaging Redesign, mentor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Filip Cvitić, 2024/25, With a white background and partially colored illustrations, the packaging invites users to express themselves creatively.
Knežević Borna, Animated Commercial for Sky Cola, mentor: Prof. Dr. Jesenka Pibernik, 2024/25, Animated comic-style film about an attempted theft of Sky Cola and a fight against the bandits.
Matković Petra, Moody Brundy, mentor: Prof. Dr. Jesenka Pibernik, 2024/25, An educational board game where players take on roles of polar animals and work together to save the Arctic.
Mucko Lara, Urbansy, mentors: Prof. Dr. Jesenka Pibernik, Assist. Prof. Dr. Jurica Dolić, 2020/21, A city-building strategy board game inspired by the timeless mechanics of Catan, wrapped in the elegance of the Art Deco era.
Naglić Tena, Šćulac Rebeka, Marjanović Filip & Čanković Marin, Calma, mentors: Prof. Dr. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, Marko Pašalić, mag. art., 2024/25
Prototype of a multimedia app following the design thinking model, with focus on UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) design.
Parunov Ante, Bodulica Marmalades, mentor: Assist. Prof. Dr. Filip Cvitić, 2024/25, Packaging for marmalades made from island fruits, with a rustic visual approach.
Perković Branko, Bus, mentor: Prof. Dr. Lidija Mandić, 2023/24, Animated film about the absurdity of waiting, fear of the unknown, and the generational gap, with a touch of bizarreness.
Prigorac Lana & Franković Rea, PURR Packaging for Catnip Products, mentor: Prof. Dr. Ivana Bolanča-Mirković, 2024/25, Sustainable packaging that transforms into a planting pot after use.
Sever Marko, Fractal Graphics, mentor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikolina Stanić Loknar, 2024/25, Fractal graphics in the form of radially symmetrical branches made of randomly colored geometric shapes, generated using PostScript code with pseudorandom numbers.
Sraga Tomislava, Why Don’t We Hang Out Anymore?, mentor: Prof. Dr. Maja Strgar Kurečić, 2024/25, A photo series exploring sisterhood, feelings of loneliness and disconnection, and the longing for renewed closeness.
Srdanović Paula, InHeritage, mentors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tibor Skala, Assist. Prof. Dr. Marko Maričević, 2023/24, Mobile application for preserving cultural heritage through integration of game elements and advanced technologies like VR and AR.
Stanimirović Doris, Narcissism, mentor: Prof. Dr. Maja Strgar Kurečić, 2024/25, Photo series dealing with narcissism, obsession with self and personal needs, and lack of empathy for others.
Šćulac Rebeka, Series of Author Posters, mentor: Prof. Dr. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, 2024/25, A series of author posters themed around computer typography.
Vuković Marta, Conflux, mentor: Prof. Dr. Jesenka Pibernik, 2024/25, Mobile ticketing app helping users discover, book, and participate in tech conferences across Europe.
Zagorac Dario, Radivoj Lara & Medini Marijeta, New Logo for the School of Dental Medicine, mentors: Assist. Prof. Dr. Filip Cvitić, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daria Mustić, Prof. Dr. Maja Strgar Kurečić, Assist. Prof. Dr. Marina Vukoje, 2024/25, Modern logo featuring the acronym SFZG and symbols of smiles and dental care. The project was realized in collaboration with the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Zagreb.
Cvija Lorena, BioChaos, Graphic Media Design 1, mentor: Prof. Dr. Jesenka Pibernik, 2024/25, A strategic board game where players develop their own farm through resource cultivation, trading, cooperation, and defense from threats.
Kristić Kalista, Where Is Kuna?, Graphic Media Design 1, mentor: Prof. Dr. Jesenka Pibernik, 2024/25, Educational board game following the adventures of Zlatica, the golden kuna who has escaped into one of Croatia’s national parks. Players embark on a journey through various parks, solving challenges related to nature, flora, fauna, and ecological features of those areas.
Maršić Matea, Berry Sweet, Graphic Media Design 1, mentor: prof. dr. sc. Jesenka Pibernik, 2024/25., A visual identity for a fictional brand of natural fruit juices intended for children, characterized by a playful visual language, cheerful colors, and personified fruit characters.
Flego Nika, Animation SKY / Project “SKY”, Motion Graphics, mentor: Prof. Jesenka Pibernik, PhD, 2024/25, Focus on authenticity through elements of self-expression and rebellion, using surrealist design, urban motifs, and unconventional 3D models. Inspired by the everyday life of youth in grey cities, the project uses artistic expression as a contrast to uniform content, encouraging freedom and individuality.
Lušić Petra, Gift Package - Arte Factum, Motion Graphics, mentor: Prof. Jesenka Pibernik, PhD, 2024/25, A gift package designed as a token of appreciation for professors, guests, and external associates of the Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb. The package comes in three variants – universal, for the arts, and for the sciences – each containing four products designed according to the Faculty’s brand standards, elegantly packaged with personalized illustrations.
Prigorac Lana, A New Refreshment – Advertisement for Redesigned Sky Cola Products, Motion Graphics, mentor: Prof. Jesenka Pibernik, PhD, 2024/25, Advertisement for the redesigned visual identity of Sky Cola products. Through dynamic 2D animation and fun visual elements, the feelings of creativity, energy, and enjoyment are conveyed.
First-year graduate students of the Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, Collection of student works for the course Digital Multimedia 2, mentors: Assoc. Prof. Tajana Koren Ivančević, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Nikolina Stanić Loknar, PhD, and Trpimir Jeronim Ježić, PhD. The goal of the project assignment is to develop and realize multimedia content in a team, applying knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. Teams were formed based on students' own choices, and each team independently conceived the project topic and divided roles within the team – such as directing, scripting, filming, editing, post-production, design, and programming.
Banjac Minja, Deranja Anja, Fafanđel Dorian, Galac Larisa, Gerin Iskra, Jaranović Zlatko, Knežević Lara, Kristić Matea, Novosel Ema, Oltran Paola, Srednoselec Sara, Šlafhauser Mia, Štetić Lana Petra, Trobić Ivan, Tročak Lucija, & Tuljak Ania, Pictogram Design, Typography, mentors: Prof. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, PhD, and Marko Pašalić, MA in Art, 2023/24, Design and creation of original pictograms on a selected topic. Multimedia poster presentation.
Prović Ante, Štifanić Jennifer, Vihlar Jasmina, Glavurdić Karla, Špoljarić Iva, Sladović Ivana, Radivoj Lara, Rich Lara, Suknaić Lara, Bijelonjić Lucija, Plavšić Marija, Perić Marinela, Sever Marko, Šapina Marko, Malčić Matea, Subjak Stela, Naglić Tena, & Sraga Tomislava / Individualized Multimedia Color Codes, Multimedia Communications 2, mentors: Prof. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, PhD, and Marko Pašalić, MA in Art, 2024/25, Design and creation of original QR codes.
Knežević Borna, Vlašić Lovro, Poldrugač Anamarija, &Nježić Noa, Anatomical Squad, Multimedia Communications 2, mentors: Prof. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, PhD, and Assistant Professor Marko Maričević, PhD, 2023/24, Designing a multimedia application based on the design thinking model, with attention to UX – user experience design and UI – user interface design, and developing a prototype in Figma.
Fran Šepat, Andrej Jandrić, Ana Toljanić, Sandra Mahović, & Tina Černetič, Design of Personalized Securities, Document and Security Graphics, mentor: Prof. Ivana Žiljak Stanimirović, PhD, 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2024/25, Design of individual security graphics and application to the design of banknotes and tickets.
