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Primary goal was to design a font, but for now, the result is a sign system. Motivation has derived from three sources. One was the subject of restraining access to information, such as passwords and security levels. Other entirety that motivates me are safety sign systems, in accordance with my usual designer research interests - mass systems for open spaces - in example, IALA and IMO signalling and orientation signs on sea. In the end, to advance the idea, I used third source - monitoring. Issues that are also appetizing are pictogram systems and geographical and nautical chart signs, as well as topographic signs. Inside my own sign system there are satellite monitoring and air surveillance signs, in form of doubled rounded element that is drawn into the sign structure, comprised with symbols that suggest direction note or movement curve as linear entry, arrows, dots, array of lines, warning signs.
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Polondak Name: Natalija Surname: Nikpalj Polondak I was born in 1971.
in Zagreb, Croatia. I graduated on Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, within
section of Applied Arts. Now I work within same section as Assistant for
Applied Arts. Simultaneously, I’m currently on second year of master’s
degree in ALU, Ljubljana, Slovenija, within section of Visual Communications
Design. My mentor is prof. Ranko Novak. Subject: Space orientation systems
with analysis of current situation. More precise: information system for
orientation on Adriatic sea, including safety signs, harbour access signs
and nautical signalization for small tourist vessels. Last standalone
exhibit I had was “Sign and logo”, and currently I’m
preparing for October a typography exhibition. I displayed on group and
standalone exhibits, and as author I lead autonomous design projects.
References: Hewlett Packard Croatia, Fujitsu Siemens Croatia, Ministry
of Science of Croatia. From collaborations I especially select Croatian
Scientist project created with Boris Ljubièiæ.