.BANDUNG, UNIKOM — On Saturday, January 10, 2025, the Visual Communication Design (DKV) Study Program, Faculty of Design, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), held a seminar entitled “Creative Talk: Creativity in the Algorithmic Era and Appearing Confident” as part of briefings for students working on their final projects, thesis, and internship for the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year, which was attended by the Head of the DKV Study Program, DKV lecturers, DKV students who are taking Final Project and Internship, the academic community of UNIKOM, and the general public. The event was designed to address the challenges of the creative profession, which are increasingly shaped by digital technology, algorithmic systems, and the demand for strong personal communication.
The Coordinator of the DKV Final Project at UNIKOM, Deni Albar, M.Ds., stated that algorithms and social media have shaped a new lifestyle that is inseparable from students’ daily lives. However, he emphasized that creativity and self-confidence are two human qualities that cannot be replicated by machines. “We live in two worlds, the real world and the digital world. Algorithms determine distribution, but creativity and confidence are the main assets that enable us to remain empowered, influential, and relevant,” he said. Furthermore, he hoped that the Creative Discussion would become a space for sharing that would broaden the horizons of students across academic statuses in facing academic and professional challenges.
On this occasion, the Head of the DKV Study Program, Dr. Kankan Kasmana, M.Ds., representing the Dean of the Faculty of Design, expressed his gratitude to all lecturers involved in the event. He also emphasized the importance of students’ professional performance, both during their practical work and in the process of final project and thesis guidance. Dr. Kankan also encouraged students to build a positive impression, discipline, and mental preparedness as part of shaping the character of professional designers.
The event continued with the first presentation delivered by Creative Director Jamise Syari and DKV alumnus Deddy Kurniawan, M.Ds. In his presentation, Deddy explained that algorithms are not the enemy of creativity but rather a distribution system that works based on human behavior and interests, as well as the creativity of algorithms in life values.
Meanwhile, the second material was delivered by Aldi Salman, public speaking trainer and founder of the Panggung Kreator Community. In this session, Aldi emphasized that the ability to speak and perform confidently is a strategic competency, especially for DKV students who must present ideas, concepts, and visual works in various academic and professional forums, and how to develop a public speaking mindset.
The seminar closed with an interactive Q&A session, moderated by Ahmad Nurzaeni Fauzi, M.Ds., followed by an appreciation ceremony for the best participants and a group photo with all speakers and participants.
Through the Creative Discussion activity, DKV UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment to producing graduates who are not only technically and visually excellent but also strategic, communicative, adaptable to technology, and confident in conveying ideas. The synergy between understanding algorithms and personal skills is an important foundation for designers to remain relevant and impactful in an ever-evolving digital era. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
