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Branding, visual identity, web design and social media management for companies and individuals who want a professional impression, clear communication and premium digital presentation of their brand.
Ivana Manola
Hello, it's me.
I’m a mom to two wonderful twin boys, Noah and Noel, a happy wife, and the graphic designer behind the Manola Studio brand.
My passion for graphic design flows through every aspect of my life, and working with clients to shape their visual stories brings me immense joy. In a world of colors, shapes, and endless possibilities, every project is an opportunity for me to create something truly special.
Through a blend of professionalism and creativity, Manola Studio is not just my business, but a journey where I share the joy of creation and bring creative visions to life together with you. Welcome to my world, where every line, color, and detail is thoughtfully designed to tell your story in the most beautiful way possible.
How it all began?
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From as early as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to visual expression and art — a path that ultimately found its direction in graphic design. Life circumstances, however, led me down a very different road for a time, and I spent 12 years working as the Head of the Scandinavian Market for one of the most successful travel agencies in Croatia.
During that period, I had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the Scandinavian countries. Harsh climates, gloomy weather with long polar nights and short days, greyness, cold… doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? Meteorologically speaking, I would agree. Yet it was precisely in that environment that I found inspiration — through Scandinavian design and its focus on simplicity, functionality, and aesthetics.
From the work of Per Mollerup (a Danish graphic designer) and his airport signage projects in Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, to the Scandinavian way of life — a mindset that influences human relationships, behavior, and the spaces we inhabit — this experience profoundly shaped my design perspective.
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From a certain mindset, we can read interpersonal relationships and a country’s culture, as well as its influence on the life of every individual. In Scandinavia, philosophy of living is an integral part of culture and everyday life. Although hygge(well-being), lagom (moderation), and koselig (coziness) differ in some principles, they are essentially similar. All three are rooted in finding balance in everything we do and in appreciating the small things in life.
It was during the period of my most intensive travels that I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, and shortly after, I officially received the status of a person with a disability. My illness limited me in many ways, but with the unconditional support and guidance of my husband, it also opened the door to an entirely new way of living, working, and being. It gave me the opportunity, after many years, to take a leap of faith and turn a new page in my life… and here we are :)