Resonare Визуаль идентификация by Made Milicevic

Resonare Визуаль идентификация by Made Milicevic is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Тимер бүләге in Графика, Иллюстрация һәм Визуаль Коммуникация Дизайны Competition Category.

ТимерГрафика· 2026

Resonare Визуаль идентификация

by Made Milicevic

Client: Luthier Zeljko Catic

A' Design Award Тимер бүләге Winner in Графика Category

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The Design

About Resonare Визуаль идентификация

Resonare — Дубровниктагы лютьер Zeljko Catic өчен визуаль идентификация. Монограмма Z һәм C арасында ритмик визуаль рифма тәшкил итә, анда штрихлар скрипканың подставкасының табигый геометриясе белән берләшә. Хорват диакритик билгеләрен инструментның анатомиясенә кертеп, дизайн аның формасының аерылгысыз өлешенә әйләнә. Бу якын имза инструментның йөрәгендә яши һәм үзен затлы f-тишекләр аша тыйнак эз рәвешендә генә ачып бирә.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Тимер бүләге

Resonare Визуаль идентификация – A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүчесе, бу яхшы эшләнгән иҗат җимешләреннән көтелгән профессиональ һәм сәнәгать таләпләренә җавап бирә торган яхшы дизайннарга бирелә торган абруйлы танып белү. Тимер җиңүчеләре үз авторларының зур осталыгын, югары махсуслашуын, белгечләрчә аңлавын һәм иҗади сәләтен күрсәтә. Resonare Визуаль идентификация югары бәяләнгән, соклана торган һәм яратыла торган, практик һәм яңа иҗат җимеше булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн тармакның иң яхшы практикасын берләштерә һәм белем һәм талант белән бәйләнгән компетентлы техник үзлекләргә ия. Resonare Визуаль идентификация җентеклелеге өчен хөрмәтләнә һәм дөньяны яхшырак урынга әйләндерергә булышучы тормыш сыйфатын яхшырту өчен эшләнгән.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: 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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 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.
Tags: Visual Identity, Monogram, Luthier, Violin, Internal Label, Typography, Handmade Paper, Dubrovnik, Hot Branding, Craftsmanship, Minimalism.
Production Technology: 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.
Design Challenge: 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.
Research: 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.
Inspiration: 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.
Project Duration: 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.
Operation Flow: 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.
Image Credits: 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.