Faculty of Design

Brian is the Head of the Visual Communication Design Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from UPH and a master’s degree in Product Design from Universitas Trisakti. His academic interests focus on design pedagogy, design methodology, and consumer behavior. He teaches courses such as Design Methods, Design Research Methods, and Final Project. Brian is actively involved in academic conferences as well as art and design exhibitions.

Ellis Melini, S.Sn., M.T., is a lecturer in the Visual Communication Design program at Universitas Pelita Harapan, where she teaches graphic design studios, typography, and design methodology. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design and a Master’s degree in Industrial Technology, she integrates her creative and technical expertise into her teaching and research. Her academic interests include layout, brand identity, typography, and UI/UX design—areas that reflect the intersection of visual communication and technology in both her courses and publications.

Alfiansyah Zulkarnain is a lecturer in the Department of Visual Communication Design at Universitas Pelita Harapan, where his academic work centers on visual language, narrative structures, and digital media aesthetics.

He is currently a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Art and Design, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), where his research investigates the visual style of pixel art. He holds a Master of Design (M.Ds.) from Universitas Trisakti and a Bachelor of Arts (S.Sn.) from Universitas Pelita Harapan. His academic background also includes studies in Graphic Design at Ouachita Baptist University, USA.

His teaching portfolio is comprehensive, covering both studio practice and theoretical studies. He leads design studios in graphic design, animation, and cinematography, and his theory courses encompass subjects such as the histories of art, design, and film, Indonesian visual culture, media and culture studies, and aesthetics. His research interests, reflected in his publications, include visual storytelling in interactive media, the narrative functions of digital aesthetics, and visual semiotics.

Chandra Djoko Zuki, S.Sn., M.Ds., began teaching as a part-time lecturer at UPH in 2002, and as a full-time lecturer since 2012. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Graphic Design were obtained from Trisakti University in 1994 and 2013, respectively. The design discipline competencies taught include Photography, Videography, Typography, and other Visual Communication Design (DKV) courses. He is also currently the Coordinator of the Photography and Videography Lab. He is active as a speaker at photography seminars and training sessions in the UMKM community, schools, universities, and various other photography enthusiast circles.

Eston Kamelang Mauleti, S.Sn., M.Ds., has been a Design lecturer at Pelita Harapan University since 2000, teaching courses such as Basic Design Studio, Drawing, Illustration, and Integrative Design Studio. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Graphic Design from Trisakti University. Actively involved in international poster exhibitions since 2005, his works have been showcased in various countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and South Korea. He has also published articles in national journals focusing on drawing, illustration, and design. His achievements include First Prize in the Graphic Information category at IGDA 2 (2017), 11th place in the Professional category at the International Reggae Poster Contest (2020), and the Special Conch Award at the International Ocean Art Festival (IOAF) in South Korea (2021, 2023, 2024).

Ferdinand serves as a full-time lecturer in the Visual Communication Design Program at Pelita Harapan University (UPH). His academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Visual Communication Design from Trisakti University and a Master’s degree (S2) in Philosophy from Driyarkara School of Philosophy. His professional journey at UPH commenced as a part-time lecturer in the Interior Design Program (2006–2017). Since 2018, he has held his current position as a full-time lecturer in Visual Communication Design. His scholarly focus revolves around the integration of Art & Humanities, and Graphic Design. Such focus has been concretely demonstrated through his instruction of interdisciplinary courses: Art History & Civilization, Perception Psychology, Aesthetics, Typography, and Basic Design Studio. This commitment to interdisciplinary exploration reflects his dedication to enrich academic discourse at the intersection of visual creativity and humanistic inquiry.

Hady Soenarjo is a lecturer in the Visual Communication Design (DKV) program at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH). He boasts a rich track record, blending extensive experience in the industry with a strong dedication to academia and the arts. Before fully immersing himself in the world of education, Hady Soenarjo was actively involved as a practitioner and business owner in the Graphic Design & Offset Printing industry from 1997 to 2010. Since 2010, he has dedicated himself to a full-time lecturing role, a position he still holds today. Academically, Hady Soenarjo earned his Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design in 1996 and his Master’s degree in Product Design in 2012, both from Universitas Trisakti. As a practitioner, Hady Soenarjo’s expertise is diverse, encompassing Illustration, Graphic Design, Printmaking, and Clay Modeling Art. Beyond his academic and industrial pursuits, he is also an active realist portrait painter, caricaturist, and poster artist. Since 2018, Hady Soenarjo has also been recognized as a social activist, actively contributing to rural communities in Tangerang Regency.

Kartika is a lecturer in the Visual Communication Design Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from UPH and a master’s degree in Product Design from Universitas Trisakti. Her academic interests include graphic design, typography, branding, user interface design, and contemporary visual culture. She teaches a variety of subjects such as Branding, UI/UX Design, Environmental Graphic Design, and Contemporary Graphic Design. Beyond teaching, Kartika is passionate about creative direction and visual storytelling, and often explores how design intersects with culture, emotion, and everyday experiences.

Naldo Yanuar Heryanto, S.Sn., M.T. has been actively teaching since 2005 at various universities in the fields of Visual Communication Design and Multimedia, with professional experience in the advertising industry. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in the Fine Arts and Design Program at Institut Teknologi Bandung. Holding the academic rank of Lektor, he has also served in several strategic positions such as Deputy Head of Study Program and Head of the Animation Cluster. His academic focus includes visual narrative, storytelling in character and environment design, entertainment design, visual identity, and animation. His active involvement as a guest and keynote speaker in various national and international seminars, as well as in training, design development, and consultancy for government institutions, supports his consistent contributions in publishing scientific research and conducting community service projects in the creative industry sector, particularly in the areas of narrative design, packaging, and visual communication.

Shannon is a lecturer in the Visual Communication Design Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UPH and a master’s degree from Universitas Trisakti. She teaches courses including Character Design, 2D Animation, Digital Illustration, Drawing, and Computer Graphics. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as the Computer Lab Coordinator and Promotion Event Coordinator for the program. She is committed to advancing character design and animation education, and to contributing to the development of character design and animation studies in Indonesia.

Felisa Naomi Sitorus is a lecturer in the Visual Communication Design at Pelita Harapan University (UPH) since 2025. Graduated with Cum-Laude from Telkom University in Bandung, she is a bachelor of Fashion Design (2018-2022) and a master of Design (2022-2024).

Her bachelor’s final year project had achieved Intellectual Property Rights (IPR/HaKI) of “Sisinga’ illustration; where her focus was towards the traditional batik motifs designed solely for Sumedang Larang Palace. Throughout her study, she had found personal interest and focus in traditional motifs, cultures, human-design interactions, and illustration. This had helped her in her master thesis, where she applied the cultural value from sundanese people into re-creating a brand’s communication through applied contemporary batik.

Monica Cahyaningtyas is a lecturer in the Visual Communication Design Program at Pelita Harapan University. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Multimedia Nusantara University, majoring in Animation, and earned a master’s degree in Design from Trisakti University.

Before entering the academic world, Monica had two years of professional experience in motion graphics, particularly in the production of educational videos and children’s stories. One of her works includes an educational video for the Ministry of Education Singapore.

She has a deep interest in Indonesian history and culture, educational animation, motion graphics, and inclusive design that is accessible to people with disabilities. Currently, she teaches courses on Indonesian Visual Culture, Drawing, Visual Narrative Design, and Illustration.

Rie is a graduate of Visual Communication Design from Universitas Pelita Harapan (2012–2016) and earned her Master’s degree in the same field from Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (2022–2024). Professionally, she has worked as a Senior Book Designer at a premium book publisher in Jakarta, and later served as Lead Graphic Designer at a sustainability consulting company, with experience collaborating with various national and international clients. Several of her book designs have been exhibited at international book fairs highlighting Indonesia’s publishing and editorial design industry. With professional expertise in book design, editorial and layout design, typography, branding, and illustration, she also has a strong interest and enthusiasm in modern calligraphy, hand lettering, and children’s illustration as forms of creative expression.

Tabita Eleora Widiasih is a Teaching Assistant in the Visual Communication Design (DKV) program at Universitas Pelita Harapan. A graduate of UPH with a Bachelor’s degree in Design specializing in animation, she has a deep interest in animation and digital illustration—fields where she continues to grow both as an educator and creative.
She teaches a variety of courses including Design Studio, Visual Narration Design, Digital Illustration, and Storyboarding.
In addition to her teaching role, Tabita is also actively involved in student mentorship as the faculty advisor for the program’s student association (HMDKV), supporting student-led initiatives and organizational development.

Felicia is a Permanent Teaching Assistant in the Visual Communication Design Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design from the same university, with a focus on animation. In her academic role, Felicia teaches several courses that emphasize technical skills and illustration.

Since high school, Felicia has actively participated in various drawing competitions and has received several awards, including 3rd Place in the “Comic Strip Competition Ichiban Sushi Matsuri” organized by Ichiban Sushi, and a Top 10 placement in the “Creativity in Your Hands” drawing competition held by Faber-Castell.

Beyond her focus in animation, Felicia is also involved in film and photography-related activities. She has worked as an extras crew member for the television show “Cinta Sedalam Rindu” and was featured as one of the talents in the “Cosplay Photohunt” photography event organized by FujishopID.