Zharthirteen© — Where Visuals Hit Different
Zharthirteen© – A Studio of Visual Attitude
Zharthirteen© is an independent creative studio founded by Azhar, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Indonesia. With a background rooted in apparel design, illustration, and streetwear culture, the studio exists to create bold, expressive visuals for fearless ideas, movements, and identities.
Operating at the intersection of raw creativity and cultural relevance, Zharthirteen® develops striking visual assets that connect emotionally and visually with their audience—whether through apparel graphics, poster art, or custom brand illustrations.
We Don’t Just Make Things Look Good — We Make Them Feel Real
Zharthirteen specializes in creating visual stories that live on clothing, campaigns, posters, and identities. From apparel graphics to illustrations, our work is layered — combining edge, emotion, and clarity.
Each piece is designed to resonate. To carry weight.
Because if it doesn’t say anything, what’s the point?
Because if it doesn’t say anything, what’s the point?
A Process That’s Honest, Collaborative, and Unapologetic
We listen deep. We sketch wild. We stay honest.
Every project starts with real conversation — about who you are, what you're trying to move, and how to make people care. Then we build visuals that don’t just look cool, but connect — visually and emotionally.
Clients come to Zharthirteen for the attitude, but stay for the clarity and consistency.
Beyond Client Work
Outside commissions, Zharthirteen dives into personal projects — from character-based narratives to artwork and graphic experiments.
This practice keeps our design voice sharp, our perspective fresh, and our passion alive.
This practice keeps our design voice sharp, our perspective fresh, and our passion alive.
Because great design isn’t decoration. It’s communication.
And we’re here to make it hit — loud, clean, and with meaning.
And we’re here to make it hit — loud, clean, and with meaning.
Let’s build something brave.
Not just for attention. But for impact.
Not just for attention. But for impact.
selected journey
2021. Invited speaker on design and branding for home-based businesses, sharing insights on visual identity and creative strategy in Surakarta.
2021. Internship Designer at Maddog Infected, a streetwear brand based in Surakarta, contributing to apparel artwork and brand visuals.
2019. Part of the Publication & Documentation Division for Dominart 3, a multidisciplinary art and fashion show held at central java cultural park, Surakarta.
2017. Joined the Publication & Documentation Division for PROLOG, an art and fashion exhibition organized by students of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta.
2017–Present. Freelance designer on Fiverr, recognized for consistent client satisfaction and delivering high-impact design across apparel, branding, and illustration projects.
2016. Began creative journey as an independent illustrator and freelance designer, blending art and storytelling through apparel and digital media.
education
2021. Academic Publication & Recognition
Published a design research paper at ISI Surakarta titled:
"Designing a Carrier Backpack with Accentuated Sumbanese Woven Motifs for Backpackers"
This paper explores the integration of Sumbanese weaving motifs into functional backpack design for the outdoor lifestyle community.
Cited in academic literature on Grafiati.com and recommended on ResearchGate.net for its cultural design insight and practical application.
Published a design research paper at ISI Surakarta titled:
"Designing a Carrier Backpack with Accentuated Sumbanese Woven Motifs for Backpackers"
This paper explores the integration of Sumbanese weaving motifs into functional backpack design for the outdoor lifestyle community.
Cited in academic literature on Grafiati.com and recommended on ResearchGate.net for its cultural design insight and practical application.
2019. Cultural & Streetwear Design Research Presentation
Presented a campus research project on the intersection of Muslim cultural heritage and streetwear, focusing on sarong culture and the development of batik motifs for youth-oriented street fashion.
The project explored visual narratives that bridge traditional values with contemporary style.
Presented a campus research project on the intersection of Muslim cultural heritage and streetwear, focusing on sarong culture and the development of batik motifs for youth-oriented street fashion.
The project explored visual narratives that bridge traditional values with contemporary style.
2016–2021. Bachelor of Arts in Textile & Fashion Design
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta
Focus: Textile surface design, apparel illustration, and fashion visual research.
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta
Focus: Textile surface design, apparel illustration, and fashion visual research.
Let’s build something real and disruptive.