Hi, I’m Davor Prah, an art director, 2D/3D artist and production designer based in Zagreb, Croatia. I specialize in theatre, opera and film, delivering creative visual concepts, set and costume design, and on-set leadership that help productions come alive on stage and screen. I value collaboration, efficient production planning, and storytelling through space, light and fabrics. I hold a Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design from the University of Zagreb and have led projects for Croatian National Theatre Split, Osijek, Mostar, Rijeka and beyond.…

Davor Prah

Hi, I’m Davor Prah, an art director, 2D/3D artist and production designer based in Zagreb, Croatia. I specialize in theatre, opera and film, delivering creative visual concepts, set and costume design, and on-set leadership that help productions come alive on stage and screen. I value collaboration, efficient production planning, and storytelling through space, light and fabrics. I hold a Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design from the University of Zagreb and have led projects for Croatian National Theatre Split, Osijek, Mostar, Rijeka and beyond.…

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Hi, I’m Davor Prah, an art director, 2D/3D artist and production designer based in Zagreb, Croatia. I specialize in theatre, opera and film, delivering creative visual concepts, set and costume design, and on-set leadership that help productions come alive on stage and screen.

I value collaboration, efficient production planning, and storytelling through space, light and fabrics. I hold a Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design from the University of Zagreb and have led projects for Croatian National Theatre Split, Osijek, Mostar, Rijeka and beyond.

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Croatian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Set Designer at Theatre Kerempuh
May 25, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Set design for theatre performance Alan Ford directed by Mario Kova
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Split
September 5, 2024 - November 5, 2024
Set design for Pagliacci opera directed by Mario Kova
Production Designer at Vertigo d.o.o.
May 10, 2024 - May 20, 2024
Production design for Vindija cheese TV commercial
Art Director at OHT Production d.o.o.
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Art direction for TV project Marriage Market (Reality Show)
Art Director Assistant at Antitalent Production d.o.o.
December 1, 2022 - May 10, 2023
Art direction assistance for TV production Ride Out (TV Series)
Set Designer at OHT Production d.o.o.
January 2, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Set design for TV series Ride Out
Art Director at Drugi Plan d.o.o.
September 10, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Art direction for RTL reality show Super Couple
Art Director at Light Film d.o.o.
June 23, 2022 - July 15, 2022
Art direction for TV commercials: Gatorade/Pepsi Energy Drink
Art Director at Light Film d.o.o.
June 23, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Art direction for Krafton video game TV commercial (PBR)
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre in Split
October 30, 2021 - February 10, 2022
Theatre performance U malu je uša ava directed by Mario Kova
Prop Master at MP Filmska produkcija d.o.o.
September 15, 2021 - October 22, 2021
Spotify Netflix Series. Prop master
Art Director at OHT Production d.o.o.
July 15, 2021 - September 5, 2021
Art direction for TV project Unbreakable reality show
Production Designer at Vertigo media d.o.o.
August 10, 2021 - August 25, 2021
Production design for TV commercial Faks Helizim Smart Clean, Saponija, Osijek
Production Designer at Drugi Plan d.o.o.
May 12, 2021 - July 10, 2021
MTV Challenge 37. Spies, Lies and Allies reality show production design
Producer, Set Designer, Costume Designer at Zagreb City Theatre Trešnja and Nu:Write Theatre Festival Cooproduction
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2021
Co-production for theatre performance A je to directed by Mario Kova
Production Designer at Euron Film & TV d.o.o./ Nova TV
December 13, 2020 - January 10, 2021
Designing TV studio Zdravlje na kvadrat and TV studio Informer
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre in Osijek
January 7, 2020 - November 23, 2020
Theatre performance Barun Trenk directed by Mario Kova
Production Designer at Nova TV
June 1, 2020 - August 10, 2020
The Farm. Season 2020. TV Reality Show
Production Designer at Headline production d.o.o., Croatian Radio and Television
March 6, 2020 - April 21, 2020
Designing TV studio Zdravlje na kvadrat and TV studio Informer
Production Designer at Headline production d.o.o, Nova TV
March 6, 2020 - April 21, 2020
Designing TV studio Informer and TV studio Zdravlje na kvadrat
Production Designer at Otvoreni Radio Station
October 1, 2019 - December 5, 2019
Designing Otvoreni Radio Station Acoustic studio
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Split
September 23, 2019 - November 22, 2019
Theatre performance Lepurica (Pigmalion) directed by Mario Kova
Art Director at ARD TV, Filmpool fiction GmbH, Aproduction Croatia d.o.o.
April 15, 2019 - July 15, 2019
TV film Verlibet in Kroatian directed by Bruno Grass
Production Designer at Leptir produkcija d.o.o.
March 17, 2019 - March 20, 2019
McDonald's Maestro 2 TV commercial
Set Designer at Dubrava Children Theatre
April 1, 2018 - May 28, 2018
Theatre performance 20 000 milja pod morem (J. Vern) directed by Mario Kova
Labud, Permetal TV Commercial at Leptir produkcija d.o.o.
February 25, 2018 - March 7, 2018
Production designer for TV commercial Labud, Permetal
Set Designer at Leptir produkcija d.o.o.
June 24, 2018 - June 30, 2018
McDonald's TV Commercial
Set Designer at Dubrava Children Theatre
April 1, 2018 - May 28, 2018
Zaba-E nov anik TV Commercial Set designer; Costume designer
Production Designer at Leptir Produkcija d.o.o.
December 5, 2017 - December 12, 2017
McDonald's TV Commercial (additional run)
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Osijek
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Set design for Croatian National Theatre Osijek productions.
Set & Costume Designer at Croatian National Theatre Mostar
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Set and costume design for theatre productions.
Prop Master at Netflix / Spotify Series (MPF Film Production), Zagreb
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Prop master for Netflix/Spotify series and related production design support.
Art Director at Hotel Portofino (HBO) / Drug i Plan d.o.o., Zagreb
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Art direction for TV production and related projects.
Art Director at MTV Challenge 37: Spies, Lies and Allies
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Art direction for reality TV production.
Assistant – Ride Out at Antitalent Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Assistant on TV series; early career development.
Producer / Set / Costume Designer at Trešnja Theatre & Nu:Write Festival
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Producer, set and costume design for theatre festival productions.
Art Director at Hotel Portofino (HBO), Drug i Plan d.o.o., Zagreb
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led art direction for TVCs and project visuals; oversaw set design and coordination of costume and prop teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling.
Art Director at Netflix / Spotify Series, MP Filmska produkcija, Zagreb
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed art direction for Netflix/Spotify series; collaborated with directors and production teams to deliver visual narrative across sets and props.
Production Designer at The Farm (Reality Show), Nova TV, Zagreb
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created overall visual design for reality show productions; managed set construction, props, and wardrobe coordination.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerem puh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Designed stage sets for multiple productions across major Croatian theatres.
Set Decorator at Film & Commercial Projects
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Handled set dressing for film and commercial shoots; collaborated with art department to ensure visual consistency.
Assistant Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerem puh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Supported senior designers on set design and production tasks.
Production Designer Assistant at Adriatic Film (TV Commercials)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Assisted production designers on TVC projects, supporting creative and logistical tasks.
Set Designer at Alan Ford
January 1, 2025 - Present
Set designer for Alan Ford production at Theatre Kerempuh, Zagreb.
Set Designer at IPagliacci (Opera)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Set Designer for IPagliacci Opera at Croatian National Theatre Split.
Art Director at Hotel Porto FinO (HBO)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Art Director for Hotel Porto FinO project (Hospitality/TV).
Art Director at Marriage Market (Reality Show), OHT Production
January 1, 2021 - Present
Art Director for Marriage Market reality show, Zagreb.
Prop Master at Netflix / Spotify Series, MP Filmska produkcija
January 1, 2021 - Present
Prop Master for Netflix/Spotify series production in Zagreb.
Production Designer at Film/TV/Commercial
January 1, 2022 - Present
Production Design & Art Direction for film/TV/commercial projects.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Mostar
January 1, 2018 - Present
Set Designer (Set & Costume) for Theatre Mostar.
Set Designer at Italian Drama, HNK Rijeka
January 1, 2019 - Present
Set / Costume Designer for Italian Drama at HNK Rijeka.
Set Designer at Dubrovnik Children's Theatre
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Set & Costume Designer for Dubrovnik Children's Theatre.
Producer / Set / Costume Designer at Trešanja Theatre & Nu:Write Festival
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Producer, Set Designer and Costume Designer for theatre festival.
Assistant Art Director at Ride Out (TV Series), Antitalent Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Assistant Art Director for Ride Out TV series.
Set Designer Assistant at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerempuh
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Assistant Set Designer for national theatres.
Owner at Ribarnica (Jewellery Brand)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Owner of jewellery brand Ribarnica, Zagreb.
Owner at DPD Design
January 1, 2018 - Present
Owner of DPD Design, Zagreb.
Set Designer at Croatian National Theatre Rijeka (Italian Drama)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Set design for Italian Drama productions.
Set & Costume Designer at Dubrovnik Children's Theatre
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Set and costume design for children's theatre productions.
Producer / Set / Costume Designer at Trešanj Theatre & Nu:Write Festival
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Production, set and costume design for theatre productions and festival projects.
Assistant at Ride Out (TV Series), Antitalent Production
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assistant on-set and production support for TV series.
Production Designer at Adriatic Film (TV Commercials)
January 1, 2016 - Present
Production design for TV commercials.
Set Designer Assistant at Croatian National Theatre Zagreb / Gavella / Kerem puh
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Assistant on set design for multiple theatre projects.
Owner at DP Design, Zagreb
January 1, 2018 - Present
On-going design studio owner providing set, costume and production design services.

Education

Costume Design Graduate Course at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Fashion and Textile Design Undergraduate Course at Faculty of Textile Technology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
BA in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor's in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bachelor in Fashion and Textile Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026
Main Costume Design at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
January 11, 2030 - May 21, 2026

Qualifications

BA in Fashion and Textile Design
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Specialization in Costume Design
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

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Experience Level