BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Thursday, July 1, 2026, the Visual Communication Design (VCD) and Graphic Design study programs at the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a Seminar on Theses and Final Projects for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held in the 4th-floor auditorium of the UNIKOM Miracle Building. Under the theme “Creative Chat! Exploring Industrial Design and the Power of Public Speaking,” the event served as a platform to equip students in preparing their final projects while also helping them face the challenges of an increasingly dynamic professional world.
The Chair of the Final Project Seminar Organizing Committee, Dhika Mega Pratama, M.Ds., expressed gratitude in his report for the enthusiasm shown by the participants. He noted that the seminar was attended by 134 students currently enrolled in Final Project (TA) and thesis courses, as well as faculty members and members of the general public. He hoped that all students would participate in the entire series of activities until completion to gain the maximum benefit.
Meanwhile, the Final Project and Thesis Coordinator for UNIKOM Visual Communication Design (VCD) Program, Deni Albar, S.Sn., M.Ds., noted in his remarks that the presence of the two guest speakers Arman Sidik and Gita Andriani was by no means coincidental. “We selected them because they possess experience and expertise highly relevant to the needs of students currently working on their final projects. Kang Arman is a design practitioner with extensive professional experience. He has been in the same position as our students are now, so the insights he shares are expected to provide both inspiration and a realistic picture of the creative industry. Meanwhile, Gita Andriani is both a practitioner and a trainer in the field of public speaking. The ability to convey ideas and present work effectively is one of the key competencies students must possess, especially when facing seminars or final project defense sessions,” he explained.
The series of activities continued with an opening address by the Head of the Visual Communication Design Study Program at UNIKOM, Dr. Kankan Kasmana, S.Sn., M.Ds., in his capacity as representative of the Dean of the Faculty of Design, Prof. Dr. Lia Warlina, M.Si, Ir. In his remarks, he noted that the Thesis and Final Project Seminar is a regular annual event held as part of the preparation for students nearing the completion of their studies. According to him, the seminar is intended to help students overcome “mental blocks,” particularly the perception that graduates of private universities have limited opportunities. On the contrary, through the insights and experiences shared by the speakers, students are expected to develop a more positive, confident, and optimistic mindset, recognizing that opportunities to create and build a career in the creative industry are vast and wide open.
During the main session of the seminar, students gained insights into developments in industrial design, the creative process involved in producing work relevant to industry needs, and the importance of public speaking skills as a competency that design graduates must possess. The material was presented by speakers Arman Sidik and Gita Andriani, moderated by Satria Indra Praja Persada, S.Ds., M.M., a Visual Communication Design lecturer at UNIKOM who also has professional experience in the field of graphic design. Throughout the seminar, participants were also encouraged to actively engage in discussion during the Q&A session.
Through the Thesis & Final Project Seminar, UNIKOM Visual Communication Design and Graphic Design programs demonstrated their commitment to supporting the improvement of students’ academic quality. Not only did the event equip participants with technical knowledge for preparing their final projects, but it also strengthened their communication skills, creativity, and readiness to enter the ever-evolving world of work and the creative industry. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
