Graphic Design
Jelena Novak
mic mic

Project
The “mic mic” project was developed as part of the graduation thesis “Packaging as a Multifunctional Design Object”, supervised by Assistant Professor Katja Milković, PhD, and co-supervised by Assistant Professor of Art Denis Sardoz. Its aim was to create packaging that extends beyond its primary role of protecting a product during transport and storage, becoming a multifunctional design object.
The project combines three functions within a single product. After serving as packaging for a single portion of cat food, it can be easily transformed into a feeding tray that also functions as an interactive toy. This gives the packaging additional practical value and extends its life cycle.
The project demonstrates how considered design can bring together functionality, sustainability and animal welfare. By enabling the packaging to be reused, it reduces waste and encourages a more responsible approach to design and consumption.
Year
2026
Mentors and collaborators
Katja Milković, PhD, Assistant Professor (mentor)
Denis Sardoz, Assistant Professor (co-mentor)
Institution
Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Author
Jelena Novak is an undergraduate student of Design and Audiovisual Communication at Juraj Dobrila University of Pula.
Through her work, she explores how design can be both aesthetically engaging and functional, creating solutions that respond to real user needs. Inspired by everyday life, she aims to develop playful, considered and visually striking projects that communicate their purpose with clarity and simplicity.



