Vanessa joined DKV UK Petra in 2018. She graduated from Institut Teknologi Bandung with a Bachelor in Visual Communication Design and a Master in Design. Her research focuses on paper engineering/pop-up, advertising, art and culture, which is implemented in community services, academic publications, exhibitions, and workshops. Vanessa teaches several courses such as Design Elements and Principles, Design Exploration, Visual Composition, Visual Communication Media, Advertising, Brand Communication Strategy, and Community Engagement.