About

Hi, I’m Romenda — though most people call me Ari. I’m a Sydney-based graphic designer and the person behind AKAARI.

Over the years I’ve worked across education, government, hospitality, not-for-profit, pharmaceutical, and FMCG sectors — designing everything from branding and packaging to websites, learning materials, and marketing campaigns. My background also includes leading design teams and working closely with subject-matter experts to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging visual communication.

After experiencing a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2022, my perspective on work and creativity shifted. Recovery has been part of my journey, and it’s strengthened my focus on meaningful projects, thoughtful design, and work that genuinely helps people communicate better.

Today, AKAARI is where I bring all of that experience together — creating minimal, vibrant design that’s practical, human, and built to work in the real world.