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Surjan Jogja Motif in Modern Visual Communication: A Design Thinking Approach Priyadi, Agus; Slamet, Ayyub Hamdanu Budi Nurmana Mulyana
International Journal of Graphic Design Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December: International Journal of Graphic Design
Publisher : University of Science and Computer Technology

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51903/ijgd.v2i2.2115

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Traditional culture is a vital part of a community's identity, yet in the era of globalization, cultural elements are often threatened by modernization, which can blur local identities. This study explores the application of the Design Thinking method in integrating the Surjan Jogja motif into visual communication design, focusing on how the design can preserve cultural meaning while remaining relevant in contemporary times. The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing the five stages of Design Thinking: empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 15 respondents, including designers, batik artisans, and cultural figures, as well as direct observations of the creative process. The results show that 80% of respondents appreciated designs that integrated the Surjan motif, with many stating that the design offered deeper meaning compared to products without cultural context. The study found that the application of Design Thinking produced innovative visual solutions and strengthened local cultural identity amidst globalization. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional elements in visual communication design to preserve local culture. The practical implications of this research are significant, as it provides a framework for the development of culture-based design and opens opportunities for further research on the application of this method in other cultural contexts, thereby offering a practical guide for designers and cultural researchers interested in preserving local culture through design.
Generative AI as a Live Design Mentor: A Mixed-Reality Approach to Graphic Design Education Solikhan, Muhammad; Priyadi, Agus; MacDonald, Don; Noramai, Avee
International Journal of Graphic Design Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): April | IJGD: International Journal of Graphic Design
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51903/ijgd.v4i1.2375

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The transformation of graphic design education in the post-pandemic era has introduced new challenges in fostering meaningful visual interactions between students and AI-based technologies. This context calls for design approaches that are not only technically adaptive but also conceptually reflective. This study aims to explore and develop a visual approach to capture the creative engagement of design students in hybrid learning environments, specifically through prompt-based experimentation with AI-generated visuals. The research adopts a Design-Based Research (DBR) methodology in a single-case study, involving iterative cycles of visual design, reflection, and evaluation. Data were collected through observation, design documentation, and narrative analysis of visual outputs. The findings reveal that AI prompt interventions encouraged a reinterpretation of the creative process, highlighting students' roles as active interpreters in shaping meaningful visuals. The project outcomes include a series of digital experimental visuals that symbolically and contextually represent human–AI interaction. This study concludes that designers must be positioned as meaning-makers within AI-assisted visual systems, and it opens possibilities for more inclusive and participatory design practices in the future. The implication is that graphic design can serve as a critical bridge between technology, human values, and ethical visual communication within the evolving landscape of digital learning.