Meraki: Journal of Creative Industries

Lelampaq Lendong Kaoq: Comic Design to Strengthen Local Literacy

Hasbullah Hasbullah — 2025-05-26

A high level of reading literacy is very important for the nation's progress, however the reading literacy of students in Indonesia is still below the international average. To overcome this, the government instructed every school, including junior high schools, to allocate special time for literacy activities. One effective way is to provide interesting reading books, such as comics, which students prefer. At Mataram City Middle School, students tend to be less familiar with local folklore, so it is necessary to introduce stories such as "Lelampaq Lendong Kao," which contains a good moral message. Therefore, the designer plans to make the comic "Lelampaq Lendong Kao" using the design thinking method to design the right work. Apart from comics, supporting media such as t-shirts, posters and mugs will also be created to support the attraction. With this design, it is hoped that students will be more interested in reading, both during literacy hours and in their free time.

INSPIRASI VISUAL PERALATAN JAHIT SEBAGAI PENGEMBANGAN MOTIF BARU ‘’UNSUR PRODI BUSANA’’ MELALUI BATIK CAP

Dian Retnasari — 2025-05-26

Stamped batik is a batik technique that is done with stamps made from wood, metal or paper. Stamped batik is in great demand because of the efficient way of making it, but does not eliminate the essential values of batik itself. Batik making does not only focus on the technique, various kinds of batik motifs become more varied and develop over time. The author focuses on developing new motifs in the process of making stamped batik by utilizing visual inspiration from sewing equipment. This research was carried out in order to enrich elements of the Fashion Study Program by integrating innovation in stamped batik production. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of new motifs in the world of stamped batik by utilizing visual inspiration from sewing equipment, as well as expanding understanding of design innovation

The The Effect of Roasting and Baking Cowpeas on the Moisture Content, Physical Properties, and Organoleptic Properties of Nut Cakes

Chofifah nur — 2025-05-26

Many local nuts are found in Indonesia. One type of nut that can be used as an innovation in making cookies is cowpea. This research aims to observe the differences in the process of making cowpea flour using roasting and oven methods in terms of moisture content, physical characteristics (color and texture), and organoleptic assessment. This experimental research used a 100% percentage and was repeated twice for making cowpea cookies. Data were analyzed using a t-test. The results showed that the roasting and oven methods in the process of grinding cowpea flour significantly affected the physical characteristics of color but did not affect moisture content and texture. In terms of organoleptic properties, including color, aroma, taste, and texture, panelists tended to prefer cookies made with roasted cowpea flour. Overall, cookies made with roasted cowpea flour were rated to have better organoleptic results compared to those made with oven-dried cowpea flour.

Perancangan Self Order Machine untuk Optimalisasi Layanan Digital Printing

Dewi Rengganis — 2025-05-26

Industri digital printing mengalami pertumbuhan signifikan karena permintaan layanan yang cepat, fleksibel, dan berkualitas tinggi. Namun, sistem pemesanan manual masih menghadirkan tantangan, seperti antrian panjang, kesalahan pencatatan, dan keterbatasan kapasitas layanan, yang berdampak pada kepuasan pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut melalui penerapan self-service machine yang dirancang dengan antarmuka pengguna (UI) dan pengalaman pengguna (UX) optimal. Metode penelitian meliputi analisis kebutuhan, perancangan alur penggunaan (user flow), wireframe, dan landing page. Hasil dari rancangan ini menghasilkan sistem pemesanan mandiri yang lebih efisien, mengurangi waktu tunggu, meningkatkan akurasi pemesanan, dan memudahkan pelanggan dalam proses pemesanan. Self-Service machine ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan dan daya saing perusahaan di industri digital printing.

Perancangan Alat Bawa Bertema Y2K Menggunakan Metode Trend Forecasting untuk Gen Z Saat Festival Musik

Diza Khadijah Afiff — 2025-05-26

Among Gen Z, the design of fashion products often follows trends, which means it changes quickly, placing this industry in the category of fast fashion. Fast fashion can cause various problems, such as accumulating waste, and if the production process takes too long, the products may lose relevance to the trends by the time they are launched in the market. From the consumer side, particularly Gen Z, there is a preference for customizable products, making them more interested in items tailored to their wants and needs. The issues within the industry and opportunities from consumers give rise to a strategy as a solution: designing fashion items with a relevant annual theme using the Trend Forecasting Method. This strategy includes a scheduled yearly theme, ensuring that production time is more measured and planned. This reduces the risk of products becoming irrelevant due to rapidly changing trends, as specific special editions are launched with consistent momentum. The intended benefits of this research are to enhance the relevance of products with current trends while simultaneously meeting Gen Z’s preferences for more personalized and trendy fashion.