Ivan Ivanović

Ivan Ivanović serves as a Lecturer at Algebra University, specializing in computer game development and design education. He holds a graduate degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Architecture, providing interdisciplinary foundations for his creative work.

His educational background in architecture informs his dual expertise in digital and traditional art forms. He actively creates 2D game assets including character designs, backgrounds, interfaces, and animations while simultaneously producing traditional illustrations, drawings, and comics through Atelier Koprivnica.

Professional interests converge in game development pedagogy and applied art creation, demonstrated through studio work and educational initiatives. His projects consistently bridge technical game development with cultural storytelling, emphasizing practical skill transfer through visual media.

Key projects include the 2021 digital picture book "Mythical Creatures - a Digital Story" developed with Fran Galović Library, which contributed to the library winning Best Library in the World at London Book Fair 2022. During 2022-2023, he led the US Embassy-sponsored "Sandbox Game Dev Workshops" featuring 50+ sessions across 2D art, animation, programming, and 3D modeling.

As founder of Heresy Design studio (2021), he drives commercial game projects including "Atlas Mission", "Kami Critters", and "Trivia Legends". His collaborative network spans POINT association, Atelier Koprivnica, and Croatian Association of Video Game Developers (HU-IZ-VI), facilitating cross-disciplinary creative production and educational outreach in gaming ecosystems.