Think of me as the Rocket Raccoon of design—I’m always finding creative, out-of-the-box solutions. I don't like to work harder; I prefer working smarter and faster. I see obstacles as opportunities to create something amazing, and I'm all about making things fun and exciting. Let's get creative! Hey There!

Robertus Ariel Kristyawan

Think of me as the Rocket Raccoon of design—I’m always finding creative, out-of-the-box solutions. I don't like to work harder; I prefer working smarter and faster. I see obstacles as opportunities to create something amazing, and I'm all about making things fun and exciting. Let's get creative! Hey There!

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Think of me as the Rocket Raccoon of design—I’m always finding creative, out-of-the-box solutions. I don’t like to work harder; I prefer working smarter and faster. I see obstacles as opportunities to create something amazing, and I’m all about making things fun and exciting. Let’s get creative! Hey There!

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Maneki Signage
November 12, 2018 - July 14, 2020
Designing custom and advance signage
Creative Lead at Santoso Industrial Development
October 12, 2020 - October 1, 2024
Lead the creative team to produce marketing content for several company owned brand products.
Creative Manager at Maneki Signage
October 21, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Create marketing strategy, design for tenders, lead the design team, design custom signages that requires design proposal and ideation for VIP clients
Internship at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Learned to design car styling for the Indonesia Version of Toyota Etios Valco and Toyota Grand Innova.
Senior Graphic Designer at Maneki Signage Pte. Ltd, Singapore
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Designed custom and advanced signage for clients in Singapore.
Creative Head at Santoso Industrial Development / Mataram Mitra Sentosa
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Led a team to present required designs for visual marketing, design product packaging, website, and visual branding.
Creative Manager at Maneki Signage Pte. Ltd, Singapore
January 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024
Led a team to present required signage making designs, and came up with innovative ideas and creative concepts for projects and tenders.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Served several overseas clients to produce high quality graphic design mainly for branding and packaging.
Junior Lecturer at Soegijapranata Catholic University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Taught Typography, Elementary Design, Basic Drawing, Illustration, Vector Graphic, and Digital Imaging.
Graphic Designer at Self Employed / Kula Studio
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Owner of Kula Studio, maintained colleagues to produce high quality graphic design for clients and designed 360 degrees car rotation visuals for Toyota Astra Motor. Also a speaker for training Small Micro Business events.
Internship at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia
December 31, 2012 - August 22, 2025
Completed internship at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia in the year 2012.
Freelance Graphic Designer
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025
Worked as a freelance graphic designer providing creative design services between 2013 and 2015.
Junior Lecturer at Soegijapranata Catholic University
December 31, 2016 - August 22, 2025
Served as a junior lecturer in 2015 and 2016, contributing to academic teaching and mentoring.
Graphic Designer at Self Employed
December 31, 2018 - August 22, 2025
Operated as a self-employed graphic designer delivering design solutions from 2016 to 2018.
Senior Graphic Designer at Maneki Signage Pte. Ltd, Singapore
December 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025
Held the position of Senior Graphic Designer responsible for creating signage and graphic design work from 2018 to 2020.
Creative Head at Santoso Industrial Development / Mataram Mitra Sentosa
January 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Led creative design initiatives including branding and packaging strategies from 2020 to 2024, revitalizing key product lines and significantly increasing sales.
Creative Manager at Maneki Signage Pte. Ltd, Singapore
January 1, 2024 - Present
Currently serves as Creative Manager overseeing creative projects and design leadership since 2024.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Indonesia Institute of the Arts
August 3, 2009 - July 7, 2025
GPA 3.51
Sarjana Seni (S.Sn.) at Indonesian Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2009 - July 4, 2014
Bachelor's Degree at Indonesian Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Government, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics
    uniE621 Variable Pump Icons & Packaging Design
    Client : Nishikigoi Trading Year : 2022 Project : Icons & Packaging Country : UK Icons & Packaging Design of Nishikigoi Variable Pump, amphibious type. This project was an initiation. Actual product may a bit different.
    uniE621 Quit Vapes Packaging Design
    Client : Quit Vapes X Steve WillDoIt Year : 2023 Project : Brand & Packaging Country : USA Brand & Packaging Design of 0mg Nicotine Vaporizer for Quit Vapes X Steve WillDoIt. This project was an initiation. Actual product may a bit different.
    uniE621 AWWA Milestone Wall / Heritage Wall Design & Production
    Client : AWWA Year : 2024-2025 Project : Milestone Wall (Complex Graphic and 3D Designs) Country : Singapore I won the tender of AWWA milestone wall. I combined the concept of newspaper and mini museum. I embeded animatronic signage for their important keystones.
    uniE621 Y-Tube 3D Model & Motion Graphic Presentation
    Client : Y-Tube (PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing) Year : 2023 Project : 3D Model & Motion Graphic Presentation Country : Indonesia 3D model and motion graphic animation of Y-Tube tire inner tube for their booth at Jakarta Fair 2023.
    uniE621 HiTeq - 3D Model & Motion Graphic Presentation
    Client : HiTeq (PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing) Year : 2023 Project : 3D Model & Motion Graphic Presentation Country : Indonesia 3D model and motion graphic animation of the new hallogen and tungsten lamp specification.
    uniE621 Overmix Bakery - Logo & Packaging Design
    Client : Overmix Bakery Year : 2022 Project : Logo & Packaging Design Country : Indonesia Overmix logo & packaging design for their brownies, soft cookies, and brownie brittles (pouch).
    uniE621 Leduwi Garage - Logo Design
    Client : Leduwi Garage Year : 2023 Project : Logo Design Country : Indonesia Leduwi is a motorcycle maintenance & repair shop specialized in Harley Davidson.
    uniE621 Signage Making Manual Book & 3D Model
    Client : Maneki Signage Pte. Ltd. Year : 2024 Project : Signage Making Manual Book + 3D Model Country : Singapore A manual book of signage making, intended for fabricators. This book covers their core products how-to. Consist of detailed 3D graphic and step by step instructions.
    uniE621 Moola - Logo & Website
    Client : Moola Year : 2023 Project : Brand & Website Country : Indonesia Moola was a startup business in creative digital marketing. This was my design for their brand and website to kickstart.
    uniE621 Oshun - Brand, Packaging & 3D Visualization
    Client : Oshun Sanitary Ware Year : 2024 Project : Complete Brand, 3D & Packaging Country : Indonesia Complete Brand & Packaging Design for Oshun Sanitary Ware, including Graphic Standard Manuals. Named after the Yoruba goddess of sweet waters, fertility, and beauty, OSHUN embodies the sacred rhythm of life at home. Just as the river goddess brought vitality to the earth, the faucets and sanitary ware bring balance, clarity, and comfort to your space. brand logo packaging identity 3drendering 3dmodeling
    uniE621 2B Product Rebranding
    Client : 2B (PT Santoso Industrial Development) Year : 2022-2023 Project : Packaging Visual Redesign Country : Indonesia Visual redesign of 2B Carb Spray Cleaner, Multi Purpose Penetrant, Lubricant, Grease & Tire Sealant. 3D files included for easier products presentation. graphicdesign rebranding packaging
    uniE621 Artone Spray Paint Rebranding
    Client : Artone (PT Santoso Industrial Development) Year : 2018 Project : Packaging Visual Redesign Country : Indonesia Artone Spray Paint Artone High Temperature Paint Artone Paint Stripper The redesign transformed MTR Spray Paint from a forgettable product into a shelf standout. Notable post-launch outcomes included: Doubled Sales within the first year of launch Increased retailer confidence, leading to wider distribution Improved brand perception, with feedback highlighting the design as “premium-looking,” “trustworthy,” and “clear” This project proved that design isn’t just aesthetic—it’s strategic behavior change. By visually communicating trust, quality, and usability, we closed the gap between what the product promised and how consumers perceived it. branding rebranding packaging