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Muhammad Ihsan

Muhammad Ihsan

Architectural Designer
Surabaya

Summary

An ingenious person who question things around to find the other common instances, excited about invention as the other solution of common problems, and passionate in design thinking and creative problem solving. Have worked as an art director and former CEO of an emerging Architecture and Interior Consultant Studio in Surabaya, Indonesia. Currently working as an Architectural Designer at Arya Architect in Indonesia. Graduated from Bachelor in Architecture Departemen of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, forged and built to think without a box as a problem solving method to any human-space related cases.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Architectural Designer

Arya Architect
09.2024 - Current
  • Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
  • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met or exceeded expectations.
  • Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in brainstorming sessions, providing constructive feedback on design ideas from colleagues.
  • Contributed to the firm''s reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality designs within budgetary and scheduling constraints.
  • Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.

Junior Architect

Arya Architect
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Planning and design variety of projects such as coffee shops, restaurant, and residential buildings
  • Responsible to process client's brief, doing deeper research regarding context and needs, consulting to contractors, and team leadership
  • Utilized SketchUp and AutoCAD to complete designs, model renderings and specification details.
  • Participated in client meetings, presenting design ideas and addressing feedback effectively.
  • Prepared project documentation and submittal packages.

Architect and CEO

Sarekat Rancang
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Planning and design variety of program from interior, residential buildings, and masterplan
  • Also responsible to manage the project from communication to clients, to organizing the working timeline
  • Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop customized architectural solutions, meeting their unique needs and preferences.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure high-quality materials at cost-effective prices.
  • Conducted comprehensive site analyses to ensure structural designs were in harmony with their natural environments.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering personalized design solutions that met specific needs and preferences.

Graphic Designer and Art Director

Konstelasi Visi
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible to transform client's brief into executable design direction to enhance the identity of the brand
  • The goal is to attract and drive audiences interest
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.

Product Design and CEO

INCH
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Founder of INCH (goods carrying brand) based on Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Responsible in product design and research, and production chain

Education

Bachelor - Architecture

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
Surabaya
08.2016 - 08.2020

Skills

Creative Execution

Project Planning

Attention to Detail

Communication to Clients

Art Directing

Professional Photography

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Software

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Procreate

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Architectural Designer

Arya Architect
09.2024 - Current

Junior Architect

Arya Architect
01.2022 - 08.2024

Architect and CEO

Sarekat Rancang
01.2021 - 01.2022

Graphic Designer and Art Director

Konstelasi Visi
01.2020 - 01.2021

Product Design and CEO

INCH
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor - Architecture

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)
08.2016 - 08.2020
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