Who Am I
Hi, I'm Ilham Bahrul Ilmi, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Through Nekulab, I create branding, visual storytelling, and digital experiences that balance strategy with creativity.
Since 2019, Nekulab has been my independent creative practice, a place where ideas evolve into thoughtful and memorable visual experiences. I believe powerful visuals speak louder than words.
There’s a good chance you’ll find me in a local cafe, fueled by pure black coffee or a cold Americano while working through my projects or just reading a book.
My Design Principle
01/
Human Insight
Diving into the human element behind every brand. Great design is rooted in empathy, listening closely to what creators feel, what their projects need, and the exact message they want to leave with their audience.
02/
Strategic Connection
Bridging the gap between raw emotion and clean structure. It’s about taking abstract brand narratives and shaping them into high-fidelity visual hooks that effortlessly grab attention in a crowded feed.
03/
Lasting Execution
We focus on crafting a timeless design that transcends fleeting trends, creating a seamless emotional connection with every target audience you aim to reach
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Expertise and Skills
A breakdown of where I’ve deployed my expertise, the skills I’ve mastered, and the technical apparatus I use to bring high-fidelity visuals to life.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
[ 2022 - Now ]
(Self-Employed as a Freelancer)
Collaborated with 70+ International clients across multiple platforms with a 5.0/5.0 rating on fiverr.
Delivered 1000+ branding, illustration, typography, layout design, marketing design, digital asset, and visual storytelling for diverse creative projects.
Optimized asset production by refining low-resolution source files into 50+ pixel-perfect, scalable vector graphics monthly for global clients.
Graphic Designer
/ Creative Staff
[ 2020 - 2021 ]
(Indonesian Association of Diploma Nutrition Students)
Designed branding assets for 5 major events, including 1 national-scale programs.
Created 50+ print and digital assets while maintaining consistent brand identity across campaigns.
Developed promotional materials and visual assets for organizational activities within the Communication & Information Department.
Graphic Designer
/ Creative Staff
[ 2019 - 2021 ]
(Nutrition Student Association - Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta)
Designed visual branding for 11 major campus events, including 2 national-scale programs, as part of a creative team.
Created 100+ print and digital assets aligned with brand guidelines across multiple event campaigns.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance event visibility and engagement.
[01]
Branding & Visual Identity
Designing clean logos and consistent visual systems.
[02]
Social Media Campaign
Making visual key that look good on the feed and grab people's attention.
[03]
Illustration & Digital Assets
Creating sharp vector artwork and custom graphics that fit into any layout.
[04]
Web Design
Creating modern web layouts that engage users and drive business growth.
[05]
2D Logo Motion
Animating static logo into 2D motion design to attract audience.
[06]
Ai Tools (ChatGPT & Gemini)
Using AI tools to accelerate research, copy iteration, prototyping, and repetitive tasks.
Adobe Photoshop
Editing images, retouching visuals, and preparing bitmap assets for digital layouts.
Adobe Illustrator
Creating clean vector graphics, designing precise logos, and building custom asset illustrations.
Canva
Setting up quick design templates and layouting fast content formats for social media.
Figma
Structuring digital interfaces, prototyping user flows, and organizing asset components.
Framer
Building responsive, interactive web pages directly from visual concepts.
Lottie
Implementing lightweight web animations to make digital products more engaging.
Let's
CollaboratE
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. Let’s create something great together!
