Product Design
Maja Sofia Grbin
Linea

Project
The “Linea” bookend is a conceptual object inspired by the idea of a “red thread” that connects and guides the narrative of a book. This thread symbolically runs through the content as a quiet guide, linking thoughts, chapters and meanings into a coherent whole.
The design is reduced to a single continuous line made from metal wire, emphasising both the simplicity of the form and its narrative role. The object interprets the idea of an unbroken thread while retaining clear functionality.
“Linea” functions as both a bookend and a bookmark, further connecting it to the act of reading. Through its minimalist approach, it establishes a balance between practical use, aesthetic value and symbolic meaning.
Year
2026
Mentors and collaborators
Nina Bačun, Assistant (mentor)
Institution
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Architecture, School of Design
Author
Maja Sofia Grbin is a first-year student at the School of Design, University of Zagreb Faculty of Architecture. She is particularly interested in product design, narrative-driven design and the development of conceptual solutions that combine functionality with symbolic meaning.
The “Linea” project was developed as part of the Design Project – Industrial Design 2 course, through an exploration of the relationship between form, function and narrative in the design of functional objects.




