Katarina Žniderič
Interior designer
A versatile bachelor of design - specialised in interior design with excellent social skills and experience in fashion design and materials, gained in her secondary school and later through student work, seeking for a new challenge in the field of residential, commercial and/or retail interior design.
In her time at the Faculty of Design, she participated at Month of Design, where she received a Slovenian design award in category / Perspective / for recognizable achievements designed by young talents in the field of architecture. She exhibited at international project GIDE - a step across the border and also worked as a trainee for a slovenian architectural studio Hafner Arhitekti d.o.o. After graduation, she participated in the creative project Converting a bus into a mobile youth center, where together with the City of Ljubljana, the public institution Mladi Zmaji, the creative center RomPom and mentors from the studio of Triiije architects, they transformed an old city bus into a mobile youth center. The whole project is designed according to the mindset of sustainably planned design and is among the 4 finalists for the international Wellbeing Cities 2020 award in the category "Supporting cohesive communities" and has won a BigSEE interior design award in 2020. She continued her training as an interior designer in a Ljubljana based interior design studio Poke d.o.o., where she participated in projects all from conceptual design to final realization, including all intermediate procedures and the final preparation of technical documentation. Throughout her time with Poke studio d.o.o., she also managed a lot of the social networks and took care of their design look and freshness. She was also in charge of preparing texts and graphic material for social networks and their website.Generally speaking she is a creative person, with interest ranging from photography, graphic design to interior design and all in between. While working she managed to combine her (self taught) talent for graphic design, her love for interior design and music that were all applied together in an event organization of a small electronic music festival organized as a group effort, in the calm surroundings of pristine Koroška region, in a time span of a weekend. She was involved in all aspects of design from graphic identity to space decoration of the named festival.
EDUCATION
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Design
Faculty of Design Associated member of University of Primorska, Trzin (Slovenia)
2006 - 2010
The technician of design / fashion designer
Secondary School for Design and Photography, Ljubljana (Slovenia)
AWARDS
2020
BigSEE Interior Design Award 2020 - Winner, Civic, Interior, Slovenia: Slovenian design award in category interior designAwarded group project: Ljuba<3Drago - »From an old city bus to a Mobile Youth Centre« under the mentorship of Andrej Mercina, Renata Smrkolj; Triiije arhitekti
The project was part of the exhibition at the Month of Design
(Ljubljana, August 2020)
2018
Month of Design / Big See 2018: Slovenian design award in category / Perspective - for recognizable achievements designed by young talents in the fields of industrial design, fashion, and architecture.Awarded project: THE OLD FOUNDRY AND CULTURAL ZEITGEIST: CONCEPTUAL SOLUTION OF THE BUILDING RENOVATION FOR CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PURPOSE (graduate thesis). The project was part of the exhibition at the Month of Design
(Ljubljana, 16.10.-23.11.2018)
EXHIBITIONS
2018 / Solo
Month of Design / Big See 2018: As part of the exibition Perspective - recognizable achievements designed by young talents in the fields of industrial design, fashion, and architecture.http://zavodbig.com/Project: The old foundry and cultural zeitgeist: Conceptual solution of the building renovation for cultural and artistic purpose (graduate thesis).
(Ljubljana, 16.10.-23.11.2018)
2018 / Group
Group for International Design Education: Exhibition of the Brica project, Slapnik - Open Village, part of GIDE: Step A cross the border project (Revitalization of the old abandoned village in Goriška Brda, village Slapnik).
(Magdeburg 2018)
2010 / Group
Month of Design: as part of the exhibition Generation of Talents with a product in fashion design under the name of Fashion Flowers and under the mentorship of Secondary School for Design and Photography Ljubljana (clothes originally designed and made for the music group Rožmarinke).
(Ljubljana, 23.11.2010 to 19.9.2011)
2009 / Group
Slovenian school museum: Participation in the exhibition "What should I wear for school?" An exhibition on the clothing appearance of pupils and teachers over time. Under the mentorship of Secondary School for Design and Photography(Ljubljana, 15.10.-15.11.2009)
Tender bedroom: CONCEPTUAL SOLUTION FOR A MODERN BEDROOM
Project year: 2020
Solo conceptual project
The idea was, to design a modern and gentle bedroom for a young woman. A special space designed just for her.
The colors used are subtile and romantic and go well with the contrast of dark greenery and small concrete details. The space is rather small, so with that in mind the storage space and wardrobe is designed flowingly through the whole space, without making it too small and dark. The concept follows three solutions that are most promising to make this space a special one.
Used programs:
Autocad
Sketchup
Photoshop
InDesign
Solution #1
Solution #2
Solution #3
LJUBA<3DRAGO: From an old city bus to a Mobile Youth Centre
Project year: 2019
Group project
With the transformation of an unusable city bus into a mobile youth centre, there was created a mobile unit of needed infrastructure with programs and space for supporting youth. Rather than becoming a burden for the environment, the unusable city bus starts a new life cycle and it continues serving the residents in a different form.The initiative was the way forward to build more inclusive and better-connected neighbourhoods within the city as a whole. The mobile youth centre connects residents in the neighbourhoods and connects the neighbourhoods to each other. It provides youth and others a point of social life, creativity and a sense of belonging.The project was designed for client Javni zavod Mladi zmaji and Public company Ljubljanski potniški promet d.o.o., under the mentorship of Triije Architects, Creative Nomads, Zavod Rompom, zavod za kreativno produkcijo, Društvo delavnica konceptov, društvo za trajnostni razvoj skupnosti, socialno podjetje – Preoblikovalnica.Young Co-authors: Petra Dermota, Lea Dolinar, Petra Filipič, Matic Lesjak, Tana Logar, Timeja Liplin, Tina Ivnik, Zia Perko Rogelj, Evelin Radulović, Teja Samsa, Analina Štumberger, Eva Sešek, David VavtarAfter the creation of the new mobile unit, the corporate identity was also made for Ljuba&Drago in collaboration with Petra Filipič, Teja Samsa and Eva Sešek.
Used programs:
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Fresh start: CONCEPTUAL SOLUTION FOR A SMALL BATHROOM
Project year: 2019
Solo conceptual project
The challenge of transforming a small bathroom into a fresh and modern interiorThe client wanted to make the small space to appear bigger, so the monochromatic mood was made with tiles. The old bathtub was replaced with a wider shower with storage niche. Modern sink and cabinet storage was implemented in the space, that was now fully utilized.
Used programs:
Autocad
Sketchup
Photoshop
InDesign
Modern living space: CONCEPTUAL SOLUTION FOR A LIVING SPACE WITH DINING CORNER
Project year: 2019
Solo conceptual project
The purpose was to design a luxurious and modern living space for an elderly couple.
The colors and furniture radiates modern design, with a hint of luxury that are perfect for an older couple that enjoys beautiful design and simplicity.
Used programs:
Autocad
Archicad
Photoshop
InDesign
The old foundry and cultural zeitgeist: CONCEPTUAL SOLUTION OF THE BUILDING RENOVATION FOR CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PURPOSE
Project year: 2018
Solo project at Faculty of design / Graduate thesis
The intention was to provide guidelines for the renovation and change of purpose for the old foundry that is going to become a multipurpose public space. As it is protected building we abide the protection guidelines of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. In doing so, we also tried to avoid gentrification traps, as it can be a very thin and blurred line, especially in a degraded areas.Zeitgeist was crucial for better understanding of building historical development. It helped to develop the methods of renovation. The industrial and utilitarian past of the space was taken into account, with some of the old materials used or processed in a new way and with new accents for breaking the monotony and weight of the space. It was concluded that the new approaches and minimalist trends in modern design in the proposed case of renovation most closely correspond to the requirements of the space and the activities that will take place in them.
Used programs:
Autocad
Archicad
Sketchup
Photoshop
InDesign
Conceptual redesigning of space in the Maximarket passageway: ART DECO COFFEE SHOP
Project year: 2018
Solo project at Faculty of design
The entire interior derives from the Art Deco art and architecture movement. With its colors and materials it follows the timelessness of this era, and through the modern approach it makes the space fresh and attractive.The coffee shop is designed for daily gatherings with a quality cup of coffee and for evening events that include selected wines.The selected colors give the interior a tranquility and elegance, and the materials are lively and playful through the terrazzo bar counter to golden details, which are visible both in the lights and in the cafe logo itself.
Used programs:
Autocad
Archicad
Photoshop
InDesign
Reconversion of Slapnik : MEDITATION FACILITY and REHAB FACILITY on the location of Village Slapnik
Project year: 2018
Group project at Faculty of design
In the transformation of the village, there was great emphasis in the use of vacant spaces between existing buildings that would serve to implant a new space for the rehab facility and the meditation facility. Both of these objects follow the existing boundaries within their walls, which allowed the formation of a diverse ground plan, that is very organically joined with existing buildings.A combination of two absolutely different public activities was the driving force behind and platform for new residential and social life in Slapnik: Rehab and Meditation facility. The project was also connected with The Going Green Global approach, that deals with a new trend, based on the awareness of the importance of sustainable and green design. The approach offers comprehensive support in developing green choices and positive changes in the production of systems, concepts and products with added value in global economy. Through the reconversion Slapnik would become a personal, interactive and social green place.
Used programs:
Autocad
Archicad
Photoshop
Conceptual redesigning of space: CAMP KRKA
Project year: 2018
Group project at Faculty of design
The transformation of pre-existing camping space mainly intended for children is situated on the Krka riverbank. We draw our inspiration from japanese interior design. Their low furniture, adapted to the children and also futon beds and panel walls enable the use of open space for the whole family.We also used the concepts of water, sky, light and tree tops. All of them are mirrored in the design of interior and by the usage of color. The biggest emphasis is on the nature and the natural light, that seeps through playful roofing to the selected movable walls. Functional space arrangement and low futons with the storage cabinets in the floor are the focus point. Bungalow can cater to ten people with its five rooms with panel walls that can move at will. The storage cabinets are designed for multi purposes so that opened can also be utilized as a table or a chair.In collaboration with Kaja Ritonija.
Used programs:
Autocad
Archicad
Photoshop
Conceptual redesigning of space: BRICA VILLAGE - part of Open Village Slapnik project
Project year: 2017
Group project at Faculty of design
Due to the relief, the position, the economy, the use of building materials, the way of life and the microclimate, village would be restored in the style of typical Brda houses. The Briška house is directly linked to work on the farm, which is why it is mainly utilitarian. Objects would be combined into a functional whole under one or more roofs. The design of the premises would be based on the cultivation of the crop.The village is intended for young families of refugees and Slovenians, who want a peaceful life and connection with nature. It is also destination for a better life and for all that wish to raise children in old fashioned way. Our emphasis was on new approaches to the education of children who would be raised in village and would be taught and trained in nature, by learning diverse skills, that involves the knowledge of nature and its operation. The goal would be to make kids spend free time outdoors and in accordance with it, and not in the company of electronic devices.In collaboration with Tanja Barkidjija, Tjaša Gobec & Eva Sešek.
Used programs:
Autocad
Archicad
Photoshop
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECTS
Projects year: 2017-2020
Solo projects
When I'm not engaged with interior design, I still remain in the creative field through my other projects that cover the areas of graphics design and media.Some of my projects are focused on graphic design and visual identity design for various products and companies and also for use on different social media platforms in the shape of graphic collages.
Graphic collages
Designed under the mentorship of Poke studio d.o.o. for company's social media contexts.
