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Graphic Design

Tessa Bachrach-Krištofić

Krešimirac book

Project

The publication “Krešimirac Book”, dedicated to King Petar Krešimir IV Square, was conceived as a visual interpretation of the space it explores. Rather than adopting an illustrative approach, its graphic concept was developed from original urban planning documents, architectural drawings, cartographic materials and historical plans, which form the foundation of the visual identity.

Linear elements derived from the square’s original plans define the cover and chapter dividers, creating a graphic system rooted directly in the site’s spatial structure. A deep green palette refers to Krešimirac’s park-like character, while circular pagination subtly echoes the language of cartographic notation. A clear typographic hierarchy and editorial rhythm organise the content and reinforce the idea of moving through space.

The publication translates the square’s spatial, historical and visual layers into a coherent editorial system. It therefore becomes a spatial interpretation of Krešimirac in which content, form and the reading experience are closely interconnected.

Year

2024

Mentors and collaborators

Sonja Leboš (author)
Dino Igrec (author)

Client

Udruga za interdisciplinarna i interkulturalna istraživanja

Author

Tessa Bachrach-Krištofić is a Zagreb-based art director and visual communication designer. She graduated from the School of Design, Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb. Her practice focuses on publication design, editorial systems, visual identities and branding, with a particular interest in the relationship between content, typography and cultural context.

She works across culture, publishing and commercial design, collaborating with institutions and clients including the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, the Museum of Arts and Crafts, the Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb and the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Her work has received national and international recognition, including awards from the Type Directors Club New York and the Croatian Designers Association, as well as distinctions in the “Croatian Beautiful Book” competition. Her projects have been presented at leading design exhibitions including the Croatian Design Exhibition, Zgraf and Zagreb Design Week.
Her research-led practice centres on developing visual systems that translate complex ideas into clear, engaging and meaningful communication.