Hi There!
I’m Azka, a designer and illustrator with a strong eye for visual storytelling and inclusive design, particularly for children and adolescents. With diverse professional and organizational experience, my work focuses on young, multicultural audiences and explores the intersectional role of visual design in everyday life. In recent years, I’ve pursued research topics such as art therapy techniques within animation for adolescents, cross-cultural advertising, and brand identity guides. My background in Bachelor of Design has strengthened my affinity for collaborative projects that enhance people’s everyday lives.
I’m especially interested in exploring how technology impacts children’s mental and emotional development during their formative years, and how balanced visual cues in immersive media can positively shape young people’s lives. Because of this, I believe inclusive and human-centered design should guide the way we build and use everyday technology. Check out my 2026 resume.
I’m an Indonesian designer based in Calgary, Alberta, and spent my childhood in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Manchester, UK; and Bandung, Indonesia. Outside of my practice, I spend my spare time writing fiction!
Contact me at saffanah.saffa@gmail.com for coffee chats and academic discussions.
Contact me at azkas.corner@gmail.com for work commissions and collaboration.
Education
[2021-2025] Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication Design (Multimedia), Graduated Cumlaude; CGPA 3.74/4.00. Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia (QS World Ranking #101-150 in Art & Design)
Peer-Reviewed Publication
[2025] Analysis of Applied Manga Visual Style in an Audio-Visual Advertisement: Indomie x Pop Mie Tori Kara Flavour (2024).
Adie, S. A., & Ahmad, H. A. (2025). Analysis of Applied Manga Visual Style in an Audio-Visual Advertisement: Indomie x Pop Mie Tori Kara Flavour (2024). Rekam, 21(2), 171-184. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24821/rekam.v21i2
Professional Experience
[2020-present] Freelance multidisciplinary desginer.
[2024] Graphic design and Motion Design Intern, MATA Studio (remote). Jakarta, Indonesia.
[2023] Background Designer and Artist, "Legenda Boko & 5 Pulau" (Hybrid). In collaboration with Bandung Institute of Technology and Bonbin Studio. Bandung, Indonesia.
Organizational Experience
[2024-2025] Media & Communications Manager, Visual Communication Design Student Association (IPPDIG ITB).
[2024] Event Program Manager, Graphic Design Portfolio Exhibition "Tamarta x Imajinesia 2024", Bandung Indonesia.
[2023] Visual Design Staff, ITB April 2023 Graduation Ceremony.
[2022-2023] Event Campaign Staff, Art Exhibition "Seroang 2023" by IPPDIG ITB.
[2023-2024] Visual Design Staff, Visual Communication Design Student Association (IPPDIG ITB).
[2022-2023] Education & Career Development Staff, Visual Communication Design Student Association (IPPDIG ITB).
[2022] Visual Design Staff, ITB October 2022 Graduation Ceremony.
[2022] Character Costume Manager (Asraya), First-Year Student Exhibition Performance Arnavala 2022.
[2021] Live Sketch Member, SELINGAN (Sketch Around Bandung), Bandung, Indonesia.
[2021] Costume Staff, Student Exhibition Performance Alawandalu 2021.
[2020] Community Service Staff, Sunlight, Al-Irsyad Satya High School. Bandung, Indonesia.
