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Mauro Polondak

Interpretation of Musical Code Through a Visual System

Project

The project “Interpretation of Musical Code Through a Visual System” was originally developed as a proposal for the competition to design souvenirs for the gift shop of the Croatian Music Institute. Its aim was to create a contemporary visual system that reflects the institution’s identity, heritage, and artistic values.

The project explores the possibility of translating works by Croatian composers into a visual language. Through the analysis of rhythm, tempo, tonality, emotional character, and instrumental colour, it develops a series of abstract visuals that function as visual equivalents of musical structures. Using transparent forms, layering, and rhythmic modules, each composer is assigned a distinct visual code.

The project includes interpretations of works by Ivan Padovec, Ferdo Livadić, Vatroslav Lisinski, Blagoje Bersa, and Boris Papandopulo, offering a contemporary visual perspective on Croatian musical heritage through design and visual art.

Year

2026

Client

Hrvatski glazbeni zavod

Author

Mauro Polondak is a graduate industrial designer based in Zagreb. His practice focuses on interdisciplinary projects that connect design, materials and contemporary artistic approaches.

He actively participates in exhibitions, international competitions and events such as Zagreb Design Week and the Ambienta fair. Through product development and material experimentation, he explores form, function and tactility, with a particular interest in wood and composite elements.

His work examines the relationship between form, perception and visual expression, often through abstract systems and contemporary design approaches. He has received several awards and distinctions in design and visual installation, including the Rector’s Award.

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