10 (or so) domestic designers you should follow

Design lives! We can say this with certainty when we see the number of young, promising and successful designers who shape not only the domestic design scene and marketing industry, but also current pop culture. In this week's blog, we talk about local, young designers from our speaking area, who you should definitely keep an eye on!

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1.    Nina Hadživuković & Kosta Rakičević

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Nina and Kosta are a duo from Korak Studio, from Belgrade. Nina graduated in graphic design from the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade, while Kosta graduated from the Polytechnics Academy Belgrade, also in the Department of Graphic Design. Since 2007, Kosta has held the position of the Creative Director at Korak Studio, and Nina joined him there in 2014.

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This duo stands out for its bold, daring approach, trendsetting, quality of work, but primarily for the variety of projects. Their portfolio includes works from various areas of design, from identity and branding, through illustration, signage, book and magazine design, to work on films. Their collaboration is the source of phenomenal projects that improve the entire domestic design scene.

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See more at: korakstudio.com

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2.    Marko Hrastovec

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Marko Hrastovec was born in Varaždin in 1990.He graduated from the Design Studio at the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb, and obtained his Master's degree from the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague, Netherlands. He is the founder of the Typography Agency "Hot Type".

It would not be wrong to say that, along with Nikola Đurek, Marko is the best typographer in our area. His work is contemporary, original, and always flexible according to the needs of the function it fulfills.

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For his work, Marko was awarded a Typographic Excellence certificate from the New York Type Directors Club. In addition, the partners with whom he worked, such as the Louvre, Nike and L'Oreal, are a witness to his quality.

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See more at: hottype.co

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3.   Haris Jusović

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Haris Jusović is a graphic designer from Sarajevo. He graduated from the Academy of Arts in Sarajevo, at the Department of Graphic Design. In his work, he focuses on the design of posters and typographical solutions, and very often channels this through word games, witticisms and brain teasers.

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Haris is currently perhaps the most prominent name in Bosnian design. His works are widely accepted and popular, and the campaigns he works on are a guaranteed hit and a topic of conversation. Through his works, he bridges the mental barrier that design is something foreign, distant, artistic, or corporate. His design is everyday, something close to the mind, something that everyone lives every day.

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See more at his Instagram Profile: Haris Jusović - IG

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4.    Vedran Klemens

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Vedran Klemens is an illustrator and graphic designer. He was born in Sarajevo, and has been living in Zagreb for over 25 years, where he works. He worked for 7 years as a Graphic Designer and Art Director at the Gray Zagreb advertising agency, and since 2014 he has been completely independent.

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Vedran is already an established figure on the world scene as far as illustration is concerned. He did illustrations for Google doodle, and he received numerous awards including prestigious Red Dot Awards. With his works, Vedran presents complex, interesting and intriguing stories.

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See more of Vedran's work at: Vedran Klemens - Behance

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5.    Jurica Koletić

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Jurica Koletić was born in Zagreb, where he graduated and received his Master's degree from the University of Zagreb. Since 2014, he has been working as an Art Director andco-owner of the "Studio Size" agency.

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Jurica's style is pure design. He is a master of colors and shapes, and through his works he manages to amaze every time with his skill. He manages to make the complicated look simple, to make a little look a lot. His work is what happens when a good idea meets a perfect execution.

See more of his worka at: Jurica Koletić - Behance

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6.    Emir Kudić

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Emir Kudic is a young designer from Tuzla. Heis the founder of BeMain studio. In his work, Emir focuses and specializes in branding, packaging and identity.

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The designs that Emir creates exude innovation, life, and freedom. Each work has its own story, Emir conveys his ideas without much complication, directly and clearly. The packages he makes are easily recognizable as his, bear the signature of his style, and raise the quality of the product itself.

See more at: Emir Kudić - Behance

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7. Marija Marković

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Marija Marković is a graphic designer from Belgrade. She graduated in History of Art from the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, and obtained her Master's degree at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade, in the Department of Graphic Design.

Each of Marija's works is an explosion of sports nostalgia. With each design, she tailors a story, which is interwoven with memories, emotions, and legends. With her skill with colors, shapes, perfect typography, and visual effects, Marija creates a whole little world. Her collaborations with L'Equipe, one of the biggest sports magazines in the world, speak as a testament to her skills.

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See more of Marija's Work: Marija Marković - Behance

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8.    Jan Pavlović

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Jan Pavlović was born in Zagreb, where he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb, Department of Design. He works as an independent designer, and his clients vary from state institutions to independent festivals.

The charm of Jan Pavlović's work is that he is a perfect example of a designer who is not limited by the medium. His works can be found on paper, cardboard, canvas, concrete, floor, wall, pocket...

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With his work, he opens new horizons, asks new questions, and seeks new answers.

See more at: Jan Pavlović

9.    Antonio Stojčeski

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Antonio Stojčeski is a designer from Skopje, North Macedonia. He has been designing professionally for almost 10 years, and for 6 years he has been working as a designer and founder of the Alphamark design agency.

Antonio specializes in B2B in his work, which makes him highly sought after in his field. Despite this, he is a designer of the great, the brave, the daring. His designs always have something to say. The works that Antonio produces look like the works of the metropolis, New York, LA, London.

See more at: Antonio Stojčeski - Behance

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10.    Leo Vinković

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Leo Vinković graduated and earned a Master's degree at the Faculty of Architecture in Zagreb, Department of Graphic Design. He lives, works and creates in Osijek. He is the co-founder and creative director of Studio 33, and also works as a marketing director for NK Osijek.

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When you think modern, you think Leo. The pace of his design is always in step with the times, always in trend. The works exude innovation, creative research and playfulness, but also well-informed decisions and ambitious visions.

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See more at: Leo Vinković

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11.    Our VIPstaplers

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We couldn't have made this list without including the team of our own designers, let's be real. We like to boast with them every chance we get even when they are too modest to do it themselves.
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Amar Rahić, born in Mostar, had his Bachelor's degree and is working towards his Master's degree at the time at the International University of Sarajevo at the faculty of Visual Arts. He tries to incorporate a bit of art in every one of his designs, always finding new and creative ways to take on projects.

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Ena Borec, another Mostar raised designer, had her Bachelor's degree at the University of Džemal Bijedić in Mostar, Faculty of Interior Design. She has cracked the code and found a bridge between two different, yet related worlds - marketing design and interior design. She makes sure her designs always compliment each other and are harmonious.

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Sandro Jovanović is, believe it or not, also from Mostar. Sandro found his passion for design at the age of 13 and never looked back. He tries to balance out the corporate marketing design by bringing in a touch of art and creativity. A photographer, painter and a designer that works to include all of his interests into his work whenever possible.
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Our designers are encouraged to take risks, think outside the box, and challenge conventional design norms. The awesome team dynamic has brought us a this year's Cannes Young Lions BiH Award in the design category, the first time we ever participated. We look to create, educate and add value to the local community with our designs.

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Design renaissance

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These people are pioneers of contemporary domestic design. They push the boundaries of what is known, challenge existing norms, expand the horizons of what design means. In 10, 20, 30 years, we will talk about them in the same manner we now talk about Saul Bass, Paula Scher, and Stefan Sagmeister. And then we will talk about some new young designers.

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Design lives!