I'm Ikrar Akbar, an illustrator with a deep love for vintage manga art and its nostalgic, expressive character. While that retro style is a big part of my identity, what truly defines me is my adaptability. I enjoy exploring and working across a wide range of illustration styles, adjusting my approach to fit different concepts, audiences, and creative directions. Whether it's bold and graphic, detailed and textured, or clean and modern, I'm always ready to match the visual language a project needs.…

Ikrar Akbar

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I'm Ikrar Akbar, an illustrator with a deep love for vintage manga art and its nostalgic, expressive character. While that retro style is a big part of my identity, what truly defines me is my adaptability. I enjoy exploring and working across a wide range of illustration styles, adjusting my approach to fit different concepts, audiences, and creative directions. Whether it's bold and graphic, detailed and textured, or clean and modern, I'm always ready to match the visual language a project needs.…

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I’m Ikrar Akbar, an illustrator with a deep love for vintage manga art and its nostalgic, expressive character. While that retro style is a big part of my identity, what truly defines me is my adaptability.

I enjoy exploring and working across a wide range of illustration styles, adjusting my approach to fit different concepts, audiences, and creative directions. Whether it’s bold and graphic, detailed and textured, or clean and modern, I’m always ready to match the visual language a project needs.

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Language

English
Advanced
Indonesian
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Working on various projects including branding, visual identity, and illustration for multiple clients. My work involves a blend of creativity and digital tools to effectively communicate ideas and messages through design.
Graphic Designer at PT PUTRA JAYA INDAH
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Responsible for creating visual designs and graphics that meet client objectives. Engaged in branding projects and worked closely with marketing teams to produce effective visuals.
Graphic Designer at CV. Putera Jawa Indah
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Worked as a graphic designer, contributing to various projects that focused on visual communication and design.
Senior Graphic Designer at PT. AKR Land
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Led a team of designers in creating visually engaging materials for various marketing campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Engaged in various freelance projects, creating illustrations and designs for multiple clients, focusing on visualization and storytelling.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design at Indonesian Design Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication Design at Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology Surabaya
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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