Overview
Hi, my name is Dion, an Indonesian illustrator/designer currently splitting time between Sydney, Australia and Bandung, Indonesia. Creating works that are both conceptual and narrative-driven, I have had the chance to collaborate with clients such as the Scholastic, MacMillan, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and the New York Times.
When working with clients, I focus on 3 things: developing concepts, producing stunning visuals, and being professional. I put emphasis on coming up with a strong idea. I begin by talking to my clients not only about the book but also their thoughts and feelings on the subject matter. I then send a few sketches that we will choose and build together into a tight drawing/layout. I am open to a few revisions during this drafting period to nail down the specifics. Once I finish a tight drawing/layout, the project is open for another revision to ensure the final design/illustration will be perfect.
Every book is unique and it is my job to highlight the different voices and put them in the spotlight!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- 2026 | APALA - Asian/Pacific American Award Young Adult Literature Honor Book
- 2025 | Schneider Younger Children Honor Books Award - American Library Association
- 2024 | World Illustration Awards - Highly Commended Editorial Illustration
- 2024 | American Society of Magazine Editors’ National Magazine Awards - Best Digital Illustration
- 2023 | Junior Library Guild’s Gold Standard - Illustrator for Tenacious
- 2023 | Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) ChoiceAward - Illustrator for Tenacious
- 2023 | Notable Books for a Global Society Award - Illustrator for Tenacious
- 2023 | Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Award - Illustrator for Tenacious
- 2023 | Society of Illustrators 65 - Book Single Image Exhibit
- 2022 | Society of Illustrators Original Art Show - Exhibitor, Illustrator for Where We Come From
- 2020 | Society of Illustrators MoCCA Fest - Silver medal
- 2020 | World Illustration Awards - New Talent Alternative Publishing Award
- 2020 | World Illustration Awards - Editorial Category Selected Longlist
- 2020 | American Illustration 39 - Archive Collection
- 2019 | Society of Illustrators - Advertising and Book Exhibit
- 2019 | Adobe Awards - Top Talent (Illustration and Print Category)
- 2019 | ADDY - Sales and Marketing Book Design Gold Award
- 2019 | Japan Illustrator’s Association - Silver Award
- 2019 | Cheltenham Awards - Winner
- 2019 | The Howard Koslow Memorial Award for Excellence in Illustration
- 2019 | HOW International Design Award - Merit Award
- 2019 | Creative Quarterly 55 & 56 - Winner
- 2019 | Creative Quarterly 55 & 56 - Runner-up
Certifications
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Work experience
Self-employed
Portfolio
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