🇭🇷 · Radiona · deborah
From 2 to 4 November 2026 , Radiona will host the three-day SMC26 Winter School – Experimental Electronic Musical Instrument Design , organised as part of the international Sound and Music Computing Conference 2026 (SMC26) , hosted by Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ) . Radiona / Zagreb Makerspace is hosting the Winter School and providing the space, equipment and technical infrastructure for hands-on work and prototyping. Led by Leo Fogadić and collaborators , the Winter School is intended for artists, musicians, designers, makers, researchers, students and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of sound, technology and performance. Over three days, participants will develop and build experimental electronic musical instruments and sound interfaces using electronics, sensors, microcontrollers and a variety of physical materials. The programme explores areas including Digital Musical Instruments (DMI) , New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) and Augmented Instruments – traditional acoustic or electric instruments enhanced with sensors, actuators and digital interfaces. The focus is on hands-on work, experimentation, rapid prototyping and collaborative learning, with the aim of developing instruments that are not only functional but also expressive, playable and performance-ready. Participants will have access to microcontrollers, buttons, potentiometers, rotary encoders, force-sensitive resistors, piezo sensors, accelerometers, capacitive touch sensors, distance sensors, LEDs and basic electronic components and prototyping materials. Participants are also welcome to bring their own sensors, electronic hardware or instruments if they have a specific project idea they would like to develop. Programme Day 1 – introductory lecture, concept development and project planning Day 2 – instrument construction, prototyping and development Day 3 – finalisation, rehearsals and presentation The Winter School concludes with a showcase where participants will present and perform with the instruments developed during the workshop. Previous experience in building musical instruments is not required . The programme welcomes participants from music, sound art, media art, design, engineering, electronics, creative coding and performance, as well as anyone with a strong interest in experimental instrument design. Applications and participation fee Applicants are invited to complete the registration form and submit a CV. Early bird: €100 until 31 July 2026 Standard fee: €120 until 15 October 2026 The participation fee includes one lunch per workshop day. Registration will remain open until all available places have been filled. Registration and payment: https://www.entrio.hr/event/smc-winter-school-33538 Participants are encouraged to work on their own laptops. MBZ or Radiona may provide several computers if necessary. Mentors: Leo Fogadić is a music technology researcher and creative technologist. He holds a Master’s degree in Sound and Music Computing from Aalborg University Copenhagen, where his work focused on digital musical instrument design, interactive sound systems, and innovative approaches to musical expression. He is a co-founder of Componental, a startup creating electronic musical instruments and creative tools for musicians. His projects combine embedded electronics, DSP, physical computing, and interaction design to develop accessible technologies that encourage experimentation and creativity. Alongside developing hardware and software for musicians, he leads workshops on building electronic instruments and creative technologies, helping participants bridge the gap between technology and artistic practice. His research interests include novel musical interfaces, human-computer interaction, participatory sound installations, embodied interaction, and making advanced music technology approachable for artists, educators, and makers alike. Sara Bilić is a multidisciplinary designer and researcher whose work explores the relationship between technology, sustainability, and human experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Design for Planet from Design School Kolding, Denmark. Drawing on speculative design, participatory research, and systems thinking, she investigates how emerging technologies influence the ways we relate to one another and imagine possible futures. Working across design, art, and research, she creates projects that encourage reflection on ecological and social change through critical inquiry and collaborative design practices. Marek Laslo is a software developer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Roskilde University, Denmark, where he specialised in physical computing. During his studies, he built several projects combining music, electronics and code, including DIY instruments and custom hardware interfaces, before writing his thesis on audio software. He now works on web and hardware integration at a company building both software and hardware, and still finds excuses to make noise on purpose. He likes showing people that building your own music tools is more approachable than it looks. Quentin Prost is an Audio and DSP Software Engineer with an MSc in Engineering Acoustics from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). What began as an early interest in learning musical instruments gradually evolved into a passion for electronic music production, with a particular fascination for sound design, arrangement, mixing, and mastering. Today, he works as a Embedded Software Architect and DSP Developer at Componental, where he develops software and embedded audio solutions for music hardware, creating tools to enable creativity for musicians and music producers. (Izvor: https://smc26.mbz.hr/ )
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🇭🇷 · RADIONA · deborah
From 2 to 4 November 2026 , Radiona will host the three-day SMC26 Winter School – Experimental Electronic Musical Instrument Design , organised as part of the international Sound and Music Computing Conference 2026 (SMC26) , hosted by Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ) . Radiona / Zagreb Makerspace is hosting the Winter School and providing the space, equipment and technical infrastructure for hands-on work and prototyping. Led by Leo Fogadić and collaborators , the Winter School is intended for artists, musicians, designers, makers, researchers, students and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of sound, technology and performance. Over three days, participants will develop and build experimental electronic musical instruments and sound interfaces using electronics, sensors, microcontrollers and a variety of physical materials. The programme explores areas including Digital Musical Instruments (DMI) , New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME) and Augmented Instruments – traditional acoustic or electric instruments enhanced with sensors, actuators and digital interfaces. The focus is on hands-on work, experimentation, rapid prototyping and collaborative learning, with the aim of developing instruments that are not only functional but also expressive, playable and performance-ready. Participants will have access to microcontrollers, buttons, potentiometers, rotary encoders, force-sensitive resistors, piezo sensors, accelerometers, capacitive touch sensors, distance sensors, LEDs and basic electronic components and prototyping materials. Participants are also welcome to bring their own sensors, electronic hardware or instruments if they have a specific project idea they would like to develop. Programme Day 1 – introductory lecture, concept development and project planning Day 2 – instrument construction, prototyping and development Day 3 – finalisation, rehearsals and presentation The Winter School concludes with a showcase where participants will present and perform with the instruments developed during the workshop. Previous experience in building musical instruments is not required . The programme welcomes participants from music, sound art, media art, design, engineering, electronics, creative coding and performance, as well as anyone with a strong interest in experimental instrument design. Applications and participation fee Applicants are invited to complete the registration form and submit a CV. Early bird: €100 until 31 July 2026 Standard fee: €120 until 15 October 2026 The participation fee includes one lunch per workshop day. Registration will remain open until all available places have been filled. Registration and payment: https://www.entrio.hr/event/smc-winter-school-33538 Participants are encouraged to work on their own laptops. MBZ or Radiona may provide several computers if necessary. Mentors: Leo Fogadić is a music technology researcher and creative technologist. He holds a Master’s degree in Sound and Music Computing from Aalborg University Copenhagen, where his work focused on digital musical instrument design, interactive sound systems, and innovative approaches to musical expression. He is a co-founder of Componental, a startup creating electronic musical instruments and creative tools for musicians. His projects combine embedded electronics, DSP, physical computing, and interaction design to develop accessible technologies that encourage experimentation and creativity. Alongside developing hardware and software for musicians, he leads workshops on building electronic instruments and creative technologies, helping participants bridge the gap between technology and artistic practice. His research interests include novel musical interfaces, human-computer interaction, participatory sound installations, embodied interaction, and making advanced music technology approachable for artists, educators, and makers alike. Sara Bilić is a multidisciplinary designer and researcher whose work explores the relationship between technology, sustainability, and human experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Design for Planet from Design School Kolding, Denmark. Drawing on speculative design, participatory research, and systems thinking, she investigates how emerging technologies influence the ways we relate to one another and imagine possible futures. Working across design, art, and research, she creates projects that encourage reflection on ecological and social change through critical inquiry and collaborative design practices. Marek Laslo is a software developer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Roskilde University, Denmark, where he specialised in physical computing. During his studies, he built several projects combining music, electronics and code, including DIY instruments and custom hardware interfaces, before writing his thesis on audio software. He now works on web and hardware integration at a company building both software and hardware, and still finds excuses to make noise on purpose. He likes showing people that building your own music tools is more approachable than it looks. Quentin Prost is an Audio and DSP Software Engineer with an MSc in Engineering Acoustics from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). What began as an early interest in learning musical instruments gradually evolved into a passion for electronic music production, with a particular fascination for sound design, arrangement, mixing, and mastering. Today, he works as a Embedded Software Architect and DSP Developer at Componental, where he develops software and embedded audio solutions for music hardware, creating tools to enable creativity for musicians and music producers. (Izvor: https://smc26.mbz.hr/ )
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🇭🇷 · Radiona · deborah
Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace sudjeluje u programu Zagreb Music Weeka koji se od 15. do 20. rujna 2026. održava u sklopu Zagreb Design Weeka na Akademiji likovnih umjetnosti u Zagrebu. Foto: Alwin Weber (c) U srijedu, 16. rujna od 20 do 23 sata, Radiona će u programskom segmentu Edukacija predstaviti izbor radova i produkcije nastale tijekom 15 godina audio radionica, suradnji i eksperimentalnih programa domaćih i međunarodnih autora. Publika će moći upoznati niz DIY sintesajzera, elektroakustičnih instrumenata, hakiranih uređaja i drugih eksperimentalnih zvučnih objekata nastalih kroz Radionine radionice i produkcijske procese. Postav donosi presjek praksi koje povezuju kreativnu elektroniku, open hardware, eksperimentalni zvuk, dizajn i izradu vlastitih instrumenata te umjetničko istraživanje zvuka. Umjesto klasične izložbene postave, naglasak će biti na neposrednom susretu s instrumentima, njihovom konstrukcijom i zvučnim karakteristikama. Posjetitelji će ih moći upoznati kroz demonstracije i razgovor s članovima Radionine zajednice te saznati više o razvoju maker i hacker kulture u Zagrebu i Hrvatskoj. U izboru će biti predstavljeni radovi nastali kroz brojne Radionine radionice i suradnje s domaćim i međunarodnim autorima, među kojima su Paul Tas / Error Instruments, Alwin Weber, Karl Heinz Jeron, Constanza Piña, Paula Pin, Peter Edwards / Casper Electronics, Marc Dusseiller / SGMK, Anže Sekelj i Staš Vrenko / HEX House, Tara Pattenden, Derek Holzer, John Richards / Dirty Electronics, Mitch Altman, Yuri Landman, Wolfgang Spahn, Urs Gaudenz i mnogi drugi. S publikom će tijekom večeri razgovarati Goran Mahovlić, Deborah Hustić, Damir Prizmić i Zvonimir Domazet. Asistentica: Maja Brleković Zagreb Music Week ove godine istražuje pitanje „Kako vidljivost postaje uspješnost?” kroz četiri programske poluge – prostor, edukaciju, tehnologiju i organizaciju. Radionin segment pokazuje ulogu edukacije, otvorenog znanja i dostupnosti alata u razvoju glazbene i eksperimentalne scene: kada publika može razumjeti kako je instrument nastao, upoznati njegove autore i sama istraživati tehnologiju, prestaje biti samo promatrač i postaje aktivni sudionik kreativne produkcije. Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace @ Zagreb Music Week Srijeda, 16. rujna 2026. 20:00–23:00 Akademija likovnih umjetnosti Ilica 85, Zagreb /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace is taking part in Zagreb Music Week, held from 15 to 20 September 2026 as part of Zagreb Design Week at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and at Club Masters. On Wednesday, 16 September, from 8 to 11 PM, Radiona will present a selection of works and projects developed over 15 years of audio workshops, collaborations and experimental programmes by Croatian and international artists as part of the programme strand Education . Visitors will be able to explore a range of DIY synthesizers, electroacoustic instruments, hacked devices and other experimental sound objects developed through Radiona’s workshops and production processes. The presentation offers an overview of practices connecting creative electronics, open hardware, experimental sound, instrument design and fabrication, and artistic approaches to sound research. Rather than a conventional exhibition display, the focus will be on direct encounters with the instruments, their construction and sonic characteristics. Through demonstrations and conversations with members of the Radiona community, visitors will also have an opportunity to learn more about the development of maker and hacker culture in Zagreb and Croatia. The selection includes works developed through numerous Radiona workshops and collaborations with Croatian and international artists and makers, including Paul Tas / Error Instruments, Alwin Weber, Karl Heinz Jeron, Constanza Piña, Paula Pin, Peter Edwards / Casper Electronics, Marc Dusseiller / SGMK, Anže Sekelj and Staš Vrenko / HEX House, Tara Pattenden, Derek Holzer, John Richards / Dirty Electronics, Mitch Altman, Yuri Landman, Wolfgang Spahn, Urs Gaudenz and many others. During the evening, visitors will be able to join conversations with Goran Mahovlić, Deborah Hustić and Damir Prizmić . Assistant: Maja Brleković This year Zagreb Music Week explores the question “How does visibility become success?” through four interconnected programme strands – space, education, technology and organisation. Radiona’s contribution focuses on the role of education, open knowledge and accessible tools in the development of music and experimental culture. When audiences can understand how an instrument was made, meet the people behind it and explore the technology themselves, they move from being observers to active participants in creative production. Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace @ Zagreb Music Week Wednesday, 16 September 2026 20:00–23:00 Academy of Fine Arts Ilica 85, Zagreb
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🇭🇷 · RADIONA · deborah
Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace sudjeluje u programu Zagreb Music Weeka koji se od 15. do 20. rujna 2026. održava u sklopu Zagreb Design Weeka na Akademiji likovnih umjetnosti u Zagrebu. Foto: Alwin Weber (c) U srijedu, 16. rujna od 20 do 23 sata, Radiona će u programskom segmentu Edukacija predstaviti izbor radova i produkcije nastale tijekom 15 godina audio radionica, suradnji i eksperimentalnih programa domaćih i međunarodnih autora. Publika će moći upoznati niz DIY sintesajzera, elektroakustičnih instrumenata, hakiranih uređaja i drugih eksperimentalnih zvučnih objekata nastalih kroz Radionine radionice i produkcijske procese. Postav donosi presjek praksi koje povezuju kreativnu elektroniku, open hardware, eksperimentalni zvuk, dizajn i izradu vlastitih instrumenata te umjetničko istraživanje zvuka. Umjesto klasične izložbene postave, naglasak će biti na neposrednom susretu s instrumentima, njihovom konstrukcijom i zvučnim karakteristikama. Posjetitelji će ih moći upoznati kroz demonstracije i razgovor s članovima Radionine zajednice te saznati više o razvoju maker i hacker kulture u Zagrebu i Hrvatskoj. U izboru će biti predstavljeni radovi nastali kroz brojne Radionine radionice i suradnje s domaćim i međunarodnim autorima, među kojima su Paul Tas / Error Instruments, Alwin Weber, Karl Heinz Jeron, Constanza Piña, Paula Pin, Peter Edwards / Casper Electronics, Marc Dusseiller / SGMK, Anže Sekelj i Staš Vrenko / HEX House, Tara Pattenden, Derek Holzer, John Richards / Dirty Electronics, Mitch Altman, Yuri Landman, Wolfgang Spahn, Urs Gaudenz i mnogi drugi. S publikom će tijekom večeri razgovarati Goran Mahovlić, Deborah Hustić, Damir Prizmić i Zvonimir Domazet. Asistentica: Maja Brleković Zagreb Music Week ove godine istražuje pitanje „Kako vidljivost postaje uspješnost?” kroz četiri programske poluge – prostor, edukaciju, tehnologiju i organizaciju. Radionin segment pokazuje ulogu edukacije, otvorenog znanja i dostupnosti alata u razvoju glazbene i eksperimentalne scene: kada publika može razumjeti kako je instrument nastao, upoznati njegove autore i sama istraživati tehnologiju, prestaje biti samo promatrač i postaje aktivni sudionik kreativne produkcije. Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace @ Zagreb Music Week Srijeda, 16. rujna 2026. 20:00–23:00 Akademija likovnih umjetnosti Ilica 85, Zagreb /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace is taking part in Zagreb Music Week, held from 15 to 20 September 2026 as part of Zagreb Design Week at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and at Club Masters. On Wednesday, 16 September, from 8 to 11 PM, Radiona will present a selection of works and projects developed over 15 years of audio workshops, collaborations and experimental programmes by Croatian and international artists as part of the programme strand Education . Visitors will be able to explore a range of DIY synthesizers, electroacoustic instruments, hacked devices and other experimental sound objects developed through Radiona’s workshops and production processes. The presentation offers an overview of practices connecting creative electronics, open hardware, experimental sound, instrument design and fabrication, and artistic approaches to sound research. Rather than a conventional exhibition display, the focus will be on direct encounters with the instruments, their construction and sonic characteristics. Through demonstrations and conversations with members of the Radiona community, visitors will also have an opportunity to learn more about the development of maker and hacker culture in Zagreb and Croatia. The selection includes works developed through numerous Radiona workshops and collaborations with Croatian and international artists and makers, including Paul Tas / Error Instruments, Alwin Weber, Karl Heinz Jeron, Constanza Piña, Paula Pin, Peter Edwards / Casper Electronics, Marc Dusseiller / SGMK, Anže Sekelj and Staš Vrenko / HEX House, Tara Pattenden, Derek Holzer, John Richards / Dirty Electronics, Mitch Altman, Yuri Landman, Wolfgang Spahn, Urs Gaudenz and many others. During the evening, visitors will be able to join conversations with Goran Mahovlić, Deborah Hustić and Damir Prizmić . Assistant: Maja Brleković This year Zagreb Music Week explores the question “How does visibility become success?” through four interconnected programme strands – space, education, technology and organisation. Radiona’s contribution focuses on the role of education, open knowledge and accessible tools in the development of music and experimental culture. When audiences can understand how an instrument was made, meet the people behind it and explore the technology themselves, they move from being observers to active participants in creative production. Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace @ Zagreb Music Week Wednesday, 16 September 2026 20:00–23:00 Academy of Fine Arts Ilica 85, Zagreb
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🇭🇷 · Radiona · deborah
The assistive installation Grandfather and Grandson , developed by Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace as an adaptation of a painting from the collection of the Typhlological Museum in Zagreb , has been selected as a finalist for the international Heritage in Motion 2026 award in the New Digital Experiences category. The project was developed as an adaptation of the painting Grandfather and Grandson for blind and visually impaired visitors, combining tactile representations, audio and digital elements into an interactive experience that offers a new way of engaging with the artwork. The installation was created within Radiona’s project InkluLAB3: Tactile Sensorics, Visual Communication and Interdisciplinary STEAM Practices , through the #inkluPrototype programme line. Development began in December 2023, and the installation was presented and installed at the Typhlological Museum in September 2024, where it has remained available for use by the museum and its visitors. The main goal of the prototype was to explore innovative solutions that could improve the accessibility, quality and experience of cultural content for people with visual impairments. Accessibility was not treated as an additional adaptation applied to a finished work, but as an integral part of the design and development process itself. The painting Grandfather and Grandson , held in the collection of the Typhlological Museum, is attributed to Vjekoslav Karas, although its authorship has been the subject of differing opinions within the professional community. It is considered one of the best-known works associated with Croatian Illyrian-period painting and one of the most widely reproduced Croatian paintings of the 19th century. The project was developed by Damir Prizmić – concept, design and development; Goran Mahovlić – development and electronics; Željka Bosnar Salihagić – tactile representations and verbal descriptions; Nina Sivec – expert review; and Deborah Hustić – producer and project manager. Being selected as a finalist for Heritage in Motion 2026 represents international recognition of an approach that connects cultural heritage, assistive technologies, interactive design and inclusion, based on the idea that cultural and artistic content should be accessible to everyone. The InkluLAB3 project and the development of the installation were supported by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia .
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🇭🇷 · RADIONA · deborah
The assistive installation Grandfather and Grandson , developed by Radiona.org / Zagreb Makerspace as an adaptation of a painting from the collection of the Typhlological Museum in Zagreb , has been selected as a finalist for the international Heritage in Motion 2026 award in the New Digital Experiences category. The project was developed as an adaptation of the painting Grandfather and Grandson for blind and visually impaired visitors, combining tactile representations, audio and digital elements into an interactive experience that offers a new way of engaging with the artwork. The installation was created within Radiona’s project InkluLAB3: Tactile Sensorics, Visual Communication and Interdisciplinary STEAM Practices , through the #inkluPrototype programme line. Development began in December 2023, and the installation was presented and installed at the Typhlological Museum in September 2024, where it has remained available for use by the museum and its visitors. The main goal of the prototype was to explore innovative solutions that could improve the accessibility, quality and experience of cultural content for people with visual impairments. Accessibility was not treated as an additional adaptation applied to a finished work, but as an integral part of the design and development process itself. The painting Grandfather and Grandson , held in the collection of the Typhlological Museum, is attributed to Vjekoslav Karas, although its authorship has been the subject of differing opinions within the professional community. It is considered one of the best-known works associated with Croatian Illyrian-period painting and one of the most widely reproduced Croatian paintings of the 19th century. The project was developed by Damir Prizmić – concept, design and development; Goran Mahovlić – development and electronics; Željka Bosnar Salihagić – tactile representations and verbal descriptions; Nina Sivec – expert review; and Deborah Hustić – producer and project manager. Being selected as a finalist for Heritage in Motion 2026 represents international recognition of an approach that connects cultural heritage, assistive technologies, interactive design and inclusion, based on the idea that cultural and artistic content should be accessible to everyone. The InkluLAB3 project and the development of the installation were supported by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia .
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