1. @ericaputri.co – Practical Canva Hacks for Everyday Entrepreneurs

https://www.instagram.com/ericaputrii/

Erica Putri is one of the rare local designers who’s made Canva look pro. If you’re a small biz owner or freelancer trying to DIY your brand without hiring a full team—her tips are gold. Expect:

• Bite-sized Canva walkthroughs

• Localised content ideas (like Raya promos, pasar malam flyers etc.)

• Step-by-step reels for beginners
  
  

Why follow? Erica doesn’t assume you know Photoshop or Illustrator. Her content is made for normal folks with deadlines and budgets. Her captions are super clear also—no atas jargon.

2. @hellostudiomy – Design Tutorials with a Branding Edge

https://www.instagram.com/hellostudio_my/

Run by a boutique creative agency, this account blends clean visuals with mini design lessons. It's like getting agency-level design mentorship… for free. Expect:

• Typography tips, layout breakdowns

• Before-after redesigns

• Branding do’s and don’ts (based on real Malaysian clients)
  
  

Why follow? They go beyond aesthetics. If you want to understand why a design works—not just how—it’s damn useful.

3. @ikmalhakim.co – UI/UX and Graphic Design Tips for the Digital Era

https://www.instagram.com/ikmalhakim101/

Ikmal’s your go-to if you’re eyeing tech design—UI, product, and UX. He’s worked on fintech and app design projects in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, and shares stuff in an easy-to-digest way. Expect:

• Mobile UI breakdowns

• UX do’s/don’ts for real Malaysian apps

• Career tips if you’re pivoting to tech design
  
  

Why follow? Solid for those who wanna masuk tech but dunno where to start. His content bridges the gap between graphic design and product thinking.

4. @freakgraphic.co – Motion Graphics + Visual Experimentation

https://www.instagram.com/freak.grphc/

For those who want to push past static designs, FreakGraphic’s content is syiok sendiri in the best way. They experiment with motion, bold colours, kinetic typography, and 3D. Expect:

• Reels with bold transitions

• Behind-the-scenes on motion workflows

• Local projects and collabs with brands
  
  

Why follow? Not your typical template account. If you want to learn by osmosis from a more experimental lens, they’ll shake up your visual palette.

5. @aidilnoor__ – Bilingual Design Education (BM + ENG)

https://www.instagram.com/noor.aidil/

Aidil mixes English and Bahasa in his design breakdowns, making him damn relatable for Malaysian learners who find Western design speak too cheem. Expect:

• Tips for beginner designers

• Quick carousel breakdowns

• Local project commentary
  
  

Why follow? If you're just starting out and need someone who feels like a senior abang guiding you—Aidil’s tone is friendly, no-gatekeeping, and easy to follow.

Hon Mentions:

• @zulfadlirosdi – For logo design deep dives (local + global work)

• @klsketchnation – For sketch-to-vector workflows + workshops

• @aetherdesign.co – Branding strategy meets aesthetic clean design

TLDR: Learn Local, Design Global

The Malaysian design scene is quietly solid. These creators are proof. Instead of always looking West, start with what’s working right here—adapted to our market, our aesthetic, our rojak.

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