ADGI (Asosiasi Design Grafis Indonesia) is a members-based organization. Now is led by Zinnia Sompie, and the team is currently preparing a lot of things including a new organizational structure, a new identity, legal, as well as a variety of collaborations with important companies such as: associations and government. To accommodate Jakarta’s members better, ADGI Jakarta is re-formed in September 2014. ADGI Jakarta are; Rege Indrastudianto as Chairman, then Fandy Susanto as Director of Communication, Max Suriaganda as Director of Programs, and Timothy Oroh as Director of Development. Jakarta chapter prepare several programs in the 2015's, of which there are designtalks, workshops, and also some exhibitions which will involve other national associations. In this gathering, ADGI Jakarta intends to promote their programs and campaign on Designer Response from 10 influencers from Jakarta. This campaign aims to aware the public about the importance of the graphic design profession as well as graphic designers aware that their role could also help advance the city of Jakarta.
“What Jakarta can do through design ”
Exhibition opening & Gathering
The gathering in April is the 1st gathering & exhibition in 2015 prepared by the new ADGI (Asosiasi Desainer Grafis Indonesia) Jakarta chapter. In this gathering ADGI would like to introduce a few new things in their programs and some progress of the new organization to their members. As a continuation of 30 influencers campaign from ADGI Jakarta Chapter, we invite the 10 influencers to exhibit their interpretation about what designers can do to make Jakarta a better city which will be communicated via posters.
Through this event we are hoping to inspire the members and public about how design could bring great impacts to the city.
Designers' Response: Jakarta City
Responded by:
Agra Satria
Cecil Mariani
Desain Grafis Indonesia
Eric Widjaja
Henricus Linggawidjaja
Hanny Kardinata
Mulie Addlecoat
Sandy Karman
Whiteboard Journal
Yasser Rizky
Music performance by:
W_Music - Ken & Mar
Member Gathering:
3.30 pm
Exhibition Opening:
6.30 pm
Designers’ Response is a regular event by Adgi Jakarta Chapter, which will be held to accomodate creative people to respond to issues around.
Thanks to a Facebook post by Heart Attack host Januar Kristianto, I was pleasantly introduced to the Every Frame a Painting, a Youtube Channel dedicated to analyzing films from an editor's standpoint. Presented by Tony Zhou, the channel has videos with specific themes and subjects - such as the quadrant system and lateral tracking shots, as well as focusing on specific directors' works, such as Satoshi Kon's use of editing to portray space and time, Jackie Chan using rhythm to create fight scenes, and Michael Bay's ultra-flashy "Bayhem" style. So far, Every Frame a Painting has 17 videos published, and hopefully, with its growing number of viewers, there will be more added to its library. Click the video above to watch an episode about movie-goer favorite: the long shot, and click here to view the Youtube channel.
It was 12 o’clock on a sunny afternoon, I was looking for an address in the Keputran area, Surabaya. After tracing on some alley and asking for direction, a bare-chested little boy guides me into a house with a unique front, painted white with a door-without any window. The door itself is quite uncommon, it has no handle, only a unique wiring that serves as a doorbell. Just a moment after I rang the bell, the host open the door himself and then greeted me with a bright and energetic smile. Entering the house, the air is clement, even though there are a lot of antique products on the corner of the rooms. One of the antique product is a Steinmeyer piano with a stack of a composition book that has the host’s name on the cover, it says, “Composition by Slamet Abdul Sjukur”.
Once dubbed as the founding father of contemporary Indonesian music, Slamet Abdul Sjukur already shared countless of transcendental music composition. His unconventional approach to composing music is an epiphany to music, not only to the local scene but also to the world. The abundant number of awards from around the world is the definite prove of his contribution.
That afternoon, we talked about how he perceive music, where he reveal a new insight on the definition of music, “Music is not the matter of just human creativity, and it’s how we perceive the sound of the universe, so that the sound of the universe has a deeper meaning than just a sound. To me, that’s what music is. Many people consider thunder and heavy rain as something that just passes by. For me, that kind of moment is also a music because of its pressure and accent. That’s music for people who really cares about music. No matter how people play a musical instrument, if it doesn’t connect with the listeners, then for me it’s not music at all.”
With all of his experience and wisdom, Slamet Abdul Sjukur continue to keep his dedication and love for music until his very last day. His brilliant mind, modest presence, and cheerful attitude will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace, Slamet Abdul Sjukur.
If you are interested in design and its impact on our everyday lives this is an event that you should consider attending this weekend. As part of ADGI Jakarta (Asosiasi Desain Grafis Indonesia - Jakarta Chapter) program, they will hold on of their first public events, Designers Response. With the subtitle "How the role of graphic designers can give positive impact to Jakarta city" you can expect both a micro and macro view of the graphic designer's contribution (or perhaps, possible contributions) to better the capital city of Indonesia. Whiteboard Journal's very own Max Suriaganda will be speaking along with Cecil Meriani, Eric Widjaja of Thinking*Room Inc, and Emir Hakim of Emir Hakim Brand Design Consultant. Check the info below, and see you there.
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Designer Response: How the Role of Graphic Designers Can Give Positive Impact to Jakarta City
A talkshow and discussion with:
Cecil Meriani
Eric Widjaja (Thinking*Room Inc)
Max Suriaganda (Whiteboard Journal)
Emir Hakim (Emir Hakim Brand Design Consultant)
Moderator: Ismiaji Cahyono
Designers Response is on of the campaign that is being run by ADGI (Asosiasi Desainer Grafis Indonesia) Jakarta Chapter with the aim to raise awareness about the value of graphic design to the public as well as graphic designers aware that their role could also help advance the city of Jakarta.
Sunday March 22, 2015
3 PM
Jakarta Convention Center
Design Square
As we go through the motions of education, we encounter many instructors who share their knowledge of the world with us. Some teachers inspire us beyond the walls of classrooms, and Professor Yongky Safanayong was one of those teachers. The design professor passed away this morning after having been ill for the past months, and as news of his passing spread, his many students have offer words of remembrance dedicated to him.
Born on the 26th of August 1950, Professor Safanayong spent the majority of his life in Jakarta and graduated from the Arts Department of Trisakti University in 1980, before teaching Trisakti University, and Pelita Harapan University. His relationship with students is that of dedication and affection, not only did he teach the necessary tools of the trade, and like any good teacher offered them a perspective, but he also formed personal bonds with students - bestowing knowledge inside and outside the classroom. It is no surprise that Professor Safanayong is the favorite of many students, including many in Whiteboard Journal, Studio1212, and Footurama who have come and gone.
In an interview we did with the professor, we found that he considered design to be a 'spiritual' affair, a God-given artform that teaches us to be aware and understand our surroundings. In that same interview, he also equated teaching to piety, saying that it was a calling for him to teach and that "...if we have the knowledge to share, we should share." When we asked him a general life question about how to cope with the struggles one faces in life, he replied "Everything is a challenge. I truly believe with optimism we can overcome anything. Never back down when challenges arise." and then ends his answer with "We shouldn’t look for stability. We must keep on going and growing until the day we die."
His knowledge, dedication, positive outlook, and kindness are his legacy, and one that we can all take example of.
Rest In Peace Professor Yongky Safanayong.
At the end of last month (Feb 27 & 28) ADGI (Asosiasi Desain Grafis Indonesia - Indonesian Graphic Design Association) begin their national program by way of having a work meeting involving 6 regional ADGI representatives at Coworkinc - a coworking space. The graphic design association has been rejuvenated, and with new purpose they presented their 2014-2016 agenda in this meeting. Present were representatives from the Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Malang, Surabaya, and Bali chapters.
The first order of conference was the official introduction of the new ADGI logo and identity (pictured above). Secondly, each chapter presented updates on the condition of the graphic design scene in their region, and their proposed strategies to initiate ADGI programs.
As this meeting marks an initiative to reorganize and implement ADGI as an association to represent the graphic design scene, a restructuring of ADGI's membership ranging from organization structure, socialization and business programs, codes and ethics, to human resources were discussed and will hopefully be implemented soon.
Hopefully, this ADGI National Work Meeting will mark a bright and productive year for the association. The official website of ADGI will be officially launched at the end of March. Do find out how you can be a part of a regional ADGI near you and find out how you can help your local graphic design scene by following the links below.
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ADGI Facebook
ADGI Jakarta Chapter Facebook
ADGI Bandung Chapter Facebook
ADGI Surabaya Chapter Facebook
Coworkinc
Backstage Life Bareng Grrrl Gang di Episode Kelima Vindy Ngapain?
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Son of another Indonesian great, multi-instrumentalist-Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana is a child prodigy who learned how to master the keys at a young age, with his first performances done at the age of ten to an audience of hundreds and thousands, and his first album released when he was 12 years old. From child to adulthood, Indra Lesmana has dedicated his life to music.
With currently over 50 albums released, his musical endeavors are not restricted to jazz, Indra Lesmana has also released a multitude of critically acclaimed pop records, winning a BASF Award for his meaningful pop numbers. Currently busy promoting the first LLW record, LLW being his modern jazz trio with bassist-Barry Likumahuwa and drummer-Sandy Winarta, Indra Lesmana spared some time our of his busy schedule to talk to W_Music about some highlights from his three decade-long career, LLW, and leaves the viewers and aspiring musicians some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
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