Graphic Designer and Educator

Emanuel Pratalaharja

Jakarta, Indonesia

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A thinker by nature and have more enthusiasm in creative arts than his appearance. Has 10+ years work experience range from design for print to new media (website, user interface, motion graphic, environmental design).

Works in graphic design led him to become a specialist in Macintosh and Adobe's related design applications, while his love of sharing knowledge with others shape his foundation in becoming a trainer and teacher.

Specialties: Editorial design, Front-end Design (UI), UX Design, and Teaching Graphic Design (includes syllabus development).
Education
- MA Arts
  
  Griffith University
  
  1999 - 2001
- Diploma Japanese
  
  Australian Institue of Modern Languages
  
  2000 - 2000
- Adv. Diploma Graphic Arts, Advertising
  
  Billy Blue School of Graphic Arts
  
  1997 - 1998
  
  Graduated with award. Best in Major: Advertising. Co-produced an Indonesian magazine, Magenta, distributed in Sydney area. Co-founder of Studio 13, a small graphic arts studio based in Neutral Bay, Sydney.
Experience
- Instructor, Teacher
  
  Unisadhuguna
  
  Indonesia
  
  Oct 2012 - Present (13 years 8 months)
  
  Currently teach IB (Diploma) of Graphic Design related programs at Unisadhuguna International College, all classes conducted in English.
- Part-Time/Associate Lecturer
  
  Binus University
  
  Jakarta, Indonesia
  
  2011 - Present (15 years)
  
  Currently teach Art & Design Bachelor (S.Sn) courses at Binus University International, with current focus on Interactive Design that encompass aspects of UI and UX design. All classes conducted in English.
- Freelance Graphic Designer
  
  Various Companies (Self Employed)
  
  1999 - Present (27 years)
  
  As a multi-discipline graphic designer, he produce design-related solutions that can communicate the intended message through attractive visual and engaging copy. Specialisation in editorial design, front-end design and development.
- Associate Editor
  
  Babyboss Magazine
  
  2009 - 2011 (2 years)
  
  Assisting the Chief Editor of Babyboss in preparing the material for the 3-monthly magazine. Tasks include but not limited to manuscript edit, translation, writing, layout design, etc.
- Faculty Member of School of Art & Design
  
  Binus International University
  
  Jakarta, Indonesia
  
  2010 - 2011 (1 year)
  
  As a faculty member, he give lecture on Computer Graphic courses and Graphic Design V. Administration tasks include but not limited to syllabus development, writing academic journal, as well as activities that can support the marketing of the design course.
- Part-Time/Associate Lecturer
  
  Various Education Institutions
  
  2009 - 2010 (1 year)
  
  Lecture various graphic design subjects at Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Binus International, and Unisadhuguna International College (UIC).
- Apple and Adobe Product Trainer
  
  iBox Training Centre - PT Padang Digital
  
  Jun 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Trainer and consultant for Apple Inc. related products especially Apple Macintosh, for individuals and education institutions (college/university).
- Senior Designer
  
  PT Indoexchange Tbk.
  
  Jakarta, Indonesia
  
  Jul 2001 - Apr 2005 (3 years 9 months)
  
  Main role as graphic artist, with emphasis on designing visual looks and the aesthetic part of websites, cd-rom presentation, & printing materials, all from conception to finish product. During my time in INDX, I am able to increase the visual standard of graphic design, especially in websites. This has helped my company acquired some major clients, especially from reputable national banks.
- Part-time Mac Operator
  
  Fusion MM
  
  1999 - 1999
  
  My first office work with a design studio, specialising in new media. As Mac Operator, I assisted the lead designer in finalising the projects, using softwares such as Freehand, Director, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and also database related stuff using Filemaker Pro.
Awards

Billy Blue - Best in Advertising Major, 1998

BINUS International & Allianz nominee for Teaching Excellence Award 2010

BINUS Faculty Excellence Awards-Graphic Design & New Media Intl Undergraduate Programs: 2019, 2020
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