Studio

17 years of work from Komiža.

I run an independent studio for web design, photography and visual identity from Komiža. I am most interested in projects where place, content and imagery need to speak the same language.

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Work that begins with listening

I run the studio from Komiža, close enough to island life to know how much good work depends on trust, resourcefulness and clear agreements. I do not begin with a fixed package. I begin by understanding the project, the people it needs to reach and the content already available.

I usually work with small brands, hospitality businesses, destination organisations, institutions and cultural projects. I can connect content structure, web design, development, photography and visual identity, or take care of the one part a project needs.

One point of contact, one connected result

When one idea guides the words, photography and design, a website feels more coherent and becomes easier to use. That is why decisions are made in context: what should a visitor understand, what should they feel and what should they do next?

  • content structure and editing
  • web design and WordPress development
  • photography of spaces, people and processes
  • visual identity and its digital applications
  • launch preparation and support

Scope, timing and the way we work together are agreed after an introductory conversation. If a project needs additional expertise, the team is shaped around the actual task and every role is stated clearly.

Recommendations

Trust built through collaboration.

Excerpts from written recommendations by clients and institutions I have worked with across tourism, culture, education and research.

“The results of his work are consistently highly professional, and he approaches every task with dedication and responsibility.”

Emilija Jončić project lead, Bravura student company, Vis Secondary School 2012

“He made creative visual and organizational suggestions that I would never have thought of.”

Elsie Ivancich Dunin Professor Emerita, UCLA; organizer of the 28th ICTM Study Group on Ethnochoreology symposium 2013

“The combination of photographic skill and graphic presentation is a distinctive strength of Stjepan Tafra’s work and fully meets the Institute’s needs.”

dr. sc. Tvrtko Zebec director, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Research 2013

“Mr Tafra is dedicated to his work, honest, and completes every commitment on time.”

Katarina Karuza branch manager, Paiz Travel 2012

“He is deeply committed to his work and consistently takes initiative on both new and existing projects.”

Mari Greget director, Komiža Tourist Board 2012

“Through his commitment and enthusiasm, Stjepan completed his part of the work with exceptional professionalism.”

Iva Frlan director, Lastovo Municipality Tourist Board collaboration since 2014

Process

From conversation to launch

  1. Discovery

    We clarify the context, audience, goal and scope, then agree on the priorities for our collaboration.

  2. Content & photography

    We review the existing material, shape the story structure and decide what needs to be written, photographed or expanded.

  3. Design & development

    I connect content and photography in a visual system, shape the key journeys and build the working solution.

  4. Launch & next steps

    Together we review the content and technical details, launch the project and agree on support and next steps.

New project

Your story, professionally crafted — with a personal approach.

Tell me about your project