A journey through design education at the renowned Peter Behrens School of Arts

In the world of design, there are places that are considered true breeding grounds for creative minds. Peter Behrens School of Arts, a renowned university of applied sciences in Düsseldorf, is undoubtedly one such institution. Today we would like to take a look at the experiences of our Managing Director, Mr. Charles S. Kuzmanovic, who completed his design education at this prestigious school and has been successfully working in the world of visual communication design ever since.

Mr. Kuzmanovic graduated in Visual Communication from the Peter Behrens School of Arts in 2006. His time at this prestigious university was not only a period of intensive learning, but also a time of creative growth and self-development.

A distinctive feature of the education at the Peter Behrens School of Arts is the variety of projects that students realize during their studies. Mr. Kuzmanovic was actively involved in various projects, including developing his own typeface, creating sculptures, refining his drawing skills and implementing various photography projects. This wide range of creative challenges provided him with the opportunity to expand his skills and find his personal artistic voice.

A highlight of his studies was working on his final project, which involved developing the visual identity of a music album. This project allowed him to showcase his talent for visual storytelling and his graphic design skills. In addition, as part of his final project, he created five experimental music videos, demonstrating his ability for creative innovation and the implementation of visionary concepts.

After successfully graduating in 2006, Mr. Kuzmanovic became self-employed and founded R5M Radar Five Media in August of the same year. His education at the Peter Behrens School of Arts had prepared him well not only professionally but also entrepreneurially and gave him the confidence to start his own design agency.

Looking back on his time at the Peter Behrens School of Arts, Mr Kuzmanovic describes it as an extremely enriching and formative experience. The close collaboration with renowned lecturers and the inspiring atmosphere at this prestigious university of applied sciences helped him to expand his creative boundaries and further deepen his passion for design.

Overall, Mr. Kuzmanovic’s story shows how a world-class design education at a prestigious institution like the Peter Behrens School of Arts can lay the foundation for a successful career in the world of visual communication design.