Hi, I'm Andi Gunawan, a passionate visual storyteller specializing in character design and visual development. I've had the exciting opportunity to lead mascot visual development for ACAII TEA, a youth-focused brand that combines pop culture with expressive character design to create engaging brand experiences. I also wrote and illustrated a children's book, "Urban Gardening for Kids," published by Gramedia Group, which encourages young readers to explore sustainability and creativity. Beyond character and narrative work, I have experience developing visual brand identities and providing graphic design solutions across various industries. I’m enthusiastic about collaborating with teams that value thoughtful and well-crafted visual communication and am always open to new opportunities in branding, design, and creative storytelling.

Andi Gunawan

Hi, I'm Andi Gunawan, a passionate visual storyteller specializing in character design and visual development. I've had the exciting opportunity to lead mascot visual development for ACAII TEA, a youth-focused brand that combines pop culture with expressive character design to create engaging brand experiences. I also wrote and illustrated a children's book, "Urban Gardening for Kids," published by Gramedia Group, which encourages young readers to explore sustainability and creativity. Beyond character and narrative work, I have experience developing visual brand identities and providing graphic design solutions across various industries. I’m enthusiastic about collaborating with teams that value thoughtful and well-crafted visual communication and am always open to new opportunities in branding, design, and creative storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Andi Gunawan, a passionate visual storyteller specializing in character design and visual development. I’ve had the exciting opportunity to lead mascot visual development for ACAII TEA, a youth-focused brand that combines pop culture with expressive character design to create engaging brand experiences. I also wrote and illustrated a children’s book, “Urban Gardening for Kids,” published by Gramedia Group, which encourages young readers to explore sustainability and creativity.

Beyond character and narrative work, I have experience developing visual brand identities and providing graphic design solutions across various industries. I’m enthusiastic about collaborating with teams that value thoughtful and well-crafted visual communication and am always open to new opportunities in branding, design, and creative storytelling.

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Author & Illustrator at KOMPAS GRAMEDIA
March 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote and illustrated the children's guidebook 'Urban Gardening for Kids' published by Bhuana Ilmu Popular, part of Gramedia Group.
Creative Designer at Upwork
March 1, 2025 - Present
Created creative design works such as coffee table books and book covers.
Book Cover Designer & Illustrator at Kindle Direct Publishing
April 1, 2023 - Present
Designed several book covers for indie authors and publishers publishing on Amazon KDP.
Book Cover Designer & Illustrator at Fiverr
April 1, 2023 - Present
Designed book covers for indie authors and publishers for Amazon KDP and other platforms.
Freelance Illustrator at Self Employed
April 1, 2020 - Present
Worked on content creation, collaboration, and community projects; completed commercial work for publishing, cinema film posters, paid writing platforms like Wattpad, and book publishing.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self Employed
April 1, 2020 - Present
Provided creative design services for social media, branding for companies and online stores, and creative ad designs.
Character Designer at Acaii Tea
May 31, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Designed mascots for products and campaign celebrating the 9th Anniversary of ACAII TEA.
Book Cover Illustrator & Designer at PT. Gramedia Pustaka Utama
October 31, 2022 - November 21, 2022
Created cover illustration and design for the book 'Mereka Sudah Mati' by Arumi E for Gramedia Pustaka Utama publisher.
Book Cover Designer & Illustrator at Storial.co
July 31, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Created book cover designs for authors publishing on Storial.co platform.
Book Cover Designer & Illustrator at Wattpad
April 30, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Created book cover designs for indie authors publishing on Wattpad.
Illustrator at Kratoon Channel
October 31, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Produced illustration assets for animation, gifts for office partners, and Instagram content including illustration plus animation.

Education

Bachelor of Art at Bunda Mulia University
September 10, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Major Visual Communication Design

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail