
𓅓 Hello, I'm Vania!
I'm an Indonesian-born Motion Designer & Illustrator based in Auckland, NZ. SleepyOwl is my creative practice. I direct and craft moving visuals for stories with an emphasis on design, characters, and metaphors.
I partner with clients and agencies to turn complex ideas into vivid, accessible narratives — from striking animated commercials, explainers, and title sequences to cohesive brand motion systems across digital, streaming, and social platforms.
My strength lies in character-driven work that's emotive, memorable, and built to connect with audiences. Where it calls for it, I also build scalable motion packages that carry that same visual personality, so brands hold onto their identity and impact as they scale.
Got an idea that needs wings? Say hello at asleepyowlis@gmail.com
✦ Selected Clients + Projects






Brand & Commercial — Universal Music Group, 2Degrees, Preno
Broadcast & Editorial — TVNZ, 1News, Re:News, BNZ Business Breakfast, NPC Rugby
Agency & Studio Collaborations — TBWA, Daylight Creative, Pixelpush
Storytelling & Social Impact — Storyo, DPMC Govt
✦ Talks + Appearances
Industry Profile — Tahatū Career Navigator
Tertiary Education Commission NZ, 2025
Speaker — "Kinetic Motion Conversation"
Motion Design Guild of Aotearoa, 2024
Capstone Panelist
Media Design School, 2023
Guest Speaker
Media Design School, 2022
