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Person using a stylus to draw an eye and write the word 'Anxiese' on a tablet screen.

KOMUNA

I was tasked with this project while working with 134 Agency.

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about project
Yellow starburst shape with the black handwritten text 'ANXIES' in the center.

role:

visual identity design
graphic design
storytelling
SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN
print design  and prep
illustration
about client:

Komuna Gastro Bar is a modern restaurant in the center of Niš, Serbia.I was invited to redesign their entire brand identity - including a refreshed logo, a new brand book, custom illustrations, menu design, food mats, and social media templates.The project later expanded into creating four large, hand-painted murals that redefined the atmosphere of the space.
The project later expanded into creating four large, hand-painted murals that redefined the atmosphere of the space.

Black and tan dog lying next to a beige package labeled 'Anxies supplementation for anxious pups with marihuana' from doghouse labs, with colorful dog treats nearby.
Dog lying on an orange and white blanket next to a bag of 'ANXIES' dog supplement labeled for anxious pups with marijuana, duck meat, omega 3, and ganja by Doghouse Labs.
Person using a stylus to draw a digital illustration on a tablet with the word 'ANXIES' and abstract shapes.Packaging of a CBD oil-based supplement for anxious dogs labeled 'Anxies' with ingredients including duck meat, omega 3, and marijuana.Spotted dog sitting next to a beige packet labeled 'ANXIES supplementation for anxious pups with marihuana' on a yellow background.Black and white dog sitting next to a package labeled 'ANXIES' with a cartoon dog illustration and text about supplementation for anxious pups with marijuana.

In short, this project transformed Komuna Gastro Bar’s visual language from
“Komuna = komunizam(communism)” to “Komuna = community.”

Person using a stylus to draw a digital illustration on a tablet with the word 'ANXIES' and abstract shapes.Packaging of a CBD oil-based supplement for anxious dogs labeled 'Anxies' with ingredients including duck meat, omega 3, and marijuana.Spotted dog sitting next to a beige packet labeled 'ANXIES supplementation for anxious pups with marihuana' on a yellow background.Black and white dog sitting next to a package labeled 'ANXIES' with a cartoon dog illustration and text about supplementation for anxious pups with marijuana.

The murals combine two emotional tones:

1. Moody, Jazzy, New-York Nights. Humanoid animals captured in late-night café scenes - smoky, intimate, atmospheric, slightly Sex-and-the-City in mood. These illustrations add sophistication, personality, and a sense of quiet storytelling to the interior.

2. Simple, Grounded, “Touch the Grass” Moments. Soft, natural landscapes and serene compositions that embody beauty in simplicity, slowness, softness, and warmth. Through handcrafted aquarelle illustrations of humanoid animals and a mix of moody jazz-inspired scenes and simple, grounded landscapes, the brand gained warmth, personality, and a new emotional narrative.Through handcrafted aquarelle illustrations of humanoid animals and

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Person using a stylus to draw a digital illustration on a tablet with the word 'ANXIES' and abstract shapes.Packaging of a CBD oil-based supplement for anxious dogs labeled 'Anxies' with ingredients including duck meat, omega 3, and marijuana.

What made this project especially meaningful was the freedom to build a visual world around hand-drawn, whimsical humanoid animal characters, each placed in jazzy, slightly surreal settings.

They are not mascots in the classic sense. They are regulars. Observers. Little personalities that mirror the spirit of Komuna itself. Each character represents a feeling you recognize the moment you step onto the rooftop.

Leisure without rush. Conversation without pretense. A place where time slows down just enough for you to actually enjoy it. The animals felt right because Komuna is instinctive. It is about atmosphere first, rules second.

Drawing everything by hand allowed the brand to stay imperfect in the best way. Slightly playful, slightly poetic, never stiff. Just like the space. Just like the people who gather there.

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Person using a stylus to draw a digital illustration on a tablet with the word 'ANXIES' and abstract shapes.
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