Visual Arts and Communication Design Program (VACD)

This Monday, the VACD and MAC programs held a joint Advisory Board Meeting, bringing together distinguished professionals from the creative and communication industries.

The meeting gathered advisory board members whose expertise and insights contributed to shaping the future focal points of both programs. It served as an important platform for exchanging ideas, reflecting on current program directions, and discussing opportunities for further development and collaboration.

Following the discussion, VACD and MAC will continue refining their strategic priorities based on the feedback provided.

The VACD Advisory Board members were:
· Mr. Sanjin Halilović, Senior Designer at Bloomteq;
· Mr. Mirza Selimović, Senior Visual and UX/UI Designer at ZIRA;
· Ms. Samina Tanović, designer, scenographer, art director, and President of ULUPUBiH.

The MAC Advisory Board members were:
· Mr. Ahmet Aksoy, PhD, Assistant Professor at Winona State University, Department of Communication & Media;
· Ms. Zinaida Jamakosmanović, CEO & Founder of ZI Public Relations Consultancy;
· Ms. Sanela Tunović, PhD, Senior Communication Expert at Via Media Marketing & Communication Agency.

We sincerely thank all advisory board members for their time, valuable input, and continued support of our programs.

👏🏻 Celebrating another achievement of our VACD student, Ada Avdagić!

We are proud to highlight the continued success of our student Ada Avdagić, who consistently excels both in her academic journey and in her athletic career.

Ada recently took part in the European Taekwondo Championship G4 held in Munich, Germany, a highly competitive international event that brought together more than 390 competitors from across Europe. Competing against some of the strongest athletes in the region, she achieved an impressive 9th place and gained valuable experience on the international stage.

In a closely contested match against a representative from Croatia, Ada demonstrated remarkable focus, determination, and resilience through three intense rounds, giving her absolute best until the very end.

Her dedication, discipline, and competitive spirit are a great source of pride for the VACD program an IUS, and she continues to serve as an inspiration to her peers both within and beyond the classroom.

Congratulations, Ada! We look forward to following and celebrating many more of your successes! 🥳

Last week, students of the VA407 User Experience Design II course, led by Asst. Ermina Ušanović, had the opportunity to attend a guest lecture by VACD alumna and product designer Zehra Šarić. 💻

With more than eight years of professional experience in product design, Zehra shared insights into her journey of helping startups transform ideas into successful digital products. During the lecture, students learned more about the design and development of mobile applications and web platforms, as well as the importance of creating seamless end-to-end user experiences.

As part of the session, Zehra also reviewed student projects and provided valuable feedback, suggestions, and professional insights related to user experience, interface design, and product development processes.

We thank Zehra for sharing her knowledge, experience, and valuable insights with our students! 🌟

🎤 The first edition of VACD Alumni Talks is coming!

Join us for an inspiring meetup with our VACD alumni as they share their career journeys, experiences, challenges, and creative paths after university. From graphic and product design to branding, communication, academia, and beyond, hear real stories, gain practical insights, and connect with our VACD community. 🤗

We are also especially honored to welcome Prof. Kenan Zekić, former long-term VACD program coordinator, whose contribution has shaped generations of VACD students and creatives.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Red Amphitheatre

We invite all current VACD students to join us! 🌟