Resonare Vizuálna identita od Made Milicevic

Dizajn Resonare Vizuálna identita od dizajnéra Made Milicevic je vysoko uznávaným víťazom veľmi prestížneho ocenenia 2026 Železná cena A' Design Award v súťažnej kategórii Grafika.

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Resonare Vizuálna identita

od Made Milicevic

Klient: Luthier Zeljko Catic

Víťaz ocenenia Železná cena A' Design Award v kategórii Grafika

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O dizajne Resonare Vizuálna identita

Resonare je vizuálna identita pre huslára Zeljka Catica v Dubrovníku. Monogram zobrazuje rytmický vizuálny rým medzi písmenami Z a C, kde sa ťahy spájajú s prirodzenou geometriou husľovej kobylky. Integrovaním chorvátskych diakritických znamienok do anatómie nástroja sa dizajn stáva neoddeliteľnou súčasťou jeho tvaru. Tento intímny podpis žije v srdci nástroja a odhaľuje sa iba ako diskrétna stopa cez elegantné ozvučné otvory v tvare písmena f.

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O ocenení Železná cena A' Design Award

Resonare Vizuálna identita je laureát Železnej ceny A' Design Award, prestížneho uznania udeľovaného dobrým dizajnom, ktoré spĺňajú profesionálne a priemyselné požiadavky očakávané od dobre navrhnutých výtvorov. Laureáti Železnej ceny preukazujú veľkú zručnosť, vysokú špecializáciu, odborné porozumenie a tvorivé schopnosti svojich tvorcov. Od Resonare Vizuálna identita sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný výtvor, ktorý je praktický a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Železnou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v odvetví a má kompetentné technické vlastnosti spojené s know-how a talentom. Vďaka svojej dôkladnosti si Resonare Vizuálna identita zaslúži rešpekt a jeho úlohou je prinášať zlepšenia kvality života, ktoré pomáhajú robiť svet lepším miestom.

Za dizajnom

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Kredity, členovia tímu a technické údaje poskytnuté dizajnérom.

Jedinečné vlastnosti: Resonare is a sophisticated visual identity designed for luthier Zeljko Catic in Dubrovnik. The monogram features a rhythmic visual rhyme between the characters Z and C, where the typographic strokes are thoughtfully crafted to merge with the natural geometry of the violin bridge. By integrating Croatian diacritics into the instrument's functional anatomy, the design becomes an inseparable part of its form. Conceived as an intimate and enduring signature, the handmade label lives within the heart of the instrument, revealing itself only as a discreet trace through the elegant f-holes. This work celebrates the unbreakable bond between exquisite craftsmanship, noble wood, and the timeless nature of music.
Rozmery a balenie: Labels are 70 x 25 mm. The material used is bespoke handmade cotton paper with natural deckle edges. Printing methods include traditional letterpress and hot branding. The system is specifically scaled for the intimate interior space of the violin, with typography weight strategically adjusted to compensate for ink gain on handmade paper.
Štítky: Visual Identity, Monogram, Luthier, Violin, Internal Label, Typography, Handmade Paper, Dubrovnik, Hot Branding, Craftsmanship, Minimalism.
Výrobná technológia: The identity is realized through a fusion of traditional and modern methods. It utilizes letterpress printing on handmade paper for internal labels and high-precision hot branding for the wooden elements. This reflects the luthier's own process of classical craftsmanship aided by modern precision.
Dizajnérska výzva: The main challenge was integrating complex Croatian diacritics into the narrow, elongated format of a traditional violin label. Balancing the visual harmony of the Z and C forms with the restrictive space inside the instrument required a precise geometric synthesis. The goal was to ensure that the monogram remains legible and elegant when viewed through the f-holes, while maintaining a symbolic connection to the structural anatomy of the violin bridge.
Výskum: Research focused on the visual synergy between the structural geometry of violin bridges and classical typographic initials. The objective was to find a geometric intersection where the phonetic diacritics of the Croatian alphabet could naturally integrate with the instrument's traditional anatomy. The study aimed to create a visual identity that respects the craftsmanship of the luthier while adding a layer of contemporary graphic expression.
Inšpirácia: Inspired by the fusion of classical luthiery and manuscript initials. The design incorporates a violin motif where strokes mimic the instrument’s fluid lines. The research focused on the bridge, known as the konjic, as a geometric centerpiece to resolve the challenge of Croatian diacritics. The goal was to honor the luthier’s patience by creating a silent signature that resides within the instrument, visible through the shadows of the f-holes.
Trvanie projektu: The project was conducted over a period of three months in 2024. The research and design process took place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in close collaboration with the luthier's workshop.
Pracovný postup: The interaction is a gentle discovery, a glimpse into the violin’s interior where the label dwells as a quiet, permanent presence. It is a subtle dialogue between the luthier’s touch and the musician’s gaze, shared through the instrument's wooden heart.
Zdroje obrázkov: Image #1: Photographer Srdjan Babic, Resonare Hero Label, 2026.
Image #2: Photographer Srdjan Babic, Concept Correlation, 2026.
Image #3: Photographer Srdjan Babic, Final Application, 2026.
Image #4: Photographer Srdjan Babic, Craftsmanship Process, 2026.
Image #5: Photographer Srdjan Babic, Letterpress Label and Violin Body, 2026.

Design and Art Direction by Made Milicevic. Handmade paper and print by Valnea Dzamarija. Luthier by Zeljko Catic. Design Consulting by Nora Mojas.