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Octavia ShalsaOS
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Octavia Shalsa

@octaviashalsa

Typography-obsessed graphic designer helping solopreneurs bring distinctive brands to life through design.

Netherlands
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What I'm looking for

I want to design with a typography-first, brand-focused approach—collaborating with teams and freelancers to craft clear, distinctive visuals for solopreneurs. I’m excited by projects where design is strategic, thoughtful, and collaborative.

I’m a typography-obsessed graphic designer who loves helping solo entrepreneurs bring their unique brands to life. Typography inspires me to create visual stories that connect with people, and I enjoy learning through freelance typography and layout projects.

In my full-time role as a Graphic Designer and Art Director at Clic2connect in the Netherlands, I partnered with remote freelancers, refined design briefs, and communicated directly with stakeholders. I conceptualized and executed branding for natural product brands, lifestyle businesses, and solo entrepreneurs—balancing creativity with brand context, positioning, timelines, and feasibility.

I also bring strong layout fundamentals from internships where I developed complete design packages, created print-ready templates for flyers and Instagram content, and explored illustration as a space for creativity. Across every project, I focus on typography, layout, clarity, and quality—so the visuals feel purposeful, adaptable, and unmistakably on-brand.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Freelance logoFR
Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Infusing creativity into every project, with a focus on typography, layout, branding, and advertising. Catering to diverse clients, I bring a unique flair to visual storytelling and design. Inspired by people, culture, and diverse perspectives, I'm dedicated to crafting distinctive and engaging visuals.

Aiyari Studio logoAS

Graphic Designer Internship

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 (2 months)

During my internship at Aiyari Studio, I was immersed in a fast-moving creative environment where exploration was not only encouraged, but deeply valued. I worked on developing complete design packages, creating print-ready templates for flyers and Instagram content, and translating visual directions into outcomes that felt fresh and adaptable.

This experience became a meaningful turning point in

clic2connect logoCL

Graphic Designer

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)

As an Art Director at Clic2connect, I worked closely with a diverse network of remote freelancers, assigning projects based on individual strengths and ensuring smooth collaboration across teams. I authored and refined design briefs to align creative output with client goals, maintaining clarity and consistency throughout the process.

I communicated directly with stakeholders, acting as a bridge

Elokka Studio logoES

Graphic Designer

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

My internship at Elokka Studio marked my first step toward becoming more explorative and brave as a designer. While I was still a university student, this experience became an important foundation in shaping my design mindset and visual sensitivity.

Working closely with Mas Dhika Supangestu, the studio’s director, I was exposed to a very rich and thoughtful visual perspective. He is a true visual

Idbookstore logoID

Graphic Designer

Jul 2020 - Nov 2020 (4 months)

Graphic design internship at Idbookstore.

Dinarway Cosmetic logoDC

Graphic Designer

Jul 2018 - Jan 2019 (6 months)

Graphic design internship at Dinarway Cosmetic.

RJS Digital Printing logoRP

Graphic Designer

Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year)

Graphic design internship at RJS Digital Printing.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UM

Universitas Negeri Malang

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Desain Komunikasi Visual

2018 - 2022

SM

SMK Negeri 4 Malang

High School Diploma, Prepress Preparation

2015 - 2017

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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