REFORMA

Get ready for an exciting and inspiring design experience. The Visual Communication Design Program of Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) proudly presents REFORMA 2025, a design exhibition that showcases the vibrant creativity and bold ideas of its students.

Venue: Townhall, Indonesia Design District – PIK 2
Date: July 12–13, 2025
Admission: Free Entry

What’s Happening at REFORMA?

REFORMA is more than just an exhibition — it’s a creative playground that invites everyone to explore, interact, and be inspired. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Art Market
Discover one-of-a-kind handmade items and creative products by UPH DKV students. A perfect place to shop for original souvenirs.

Photospot & Photobooth
Capture your favorite moments at our stylish and fun photo installations — ideal for your memories or social media content.

Creative Workshops
Join hands-on sessions led by students and mentors where you can learn new skills and immerse yourself in the design process.

Stampventure
Explore the exhibition in a playful and engaging way by collecting stamps from different zones and experiences throughout the event.

F&B Booths
Enjoy a variety of delicious food and beverages while taking in the creative atmosphere.

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and don’t miss REFORMA 2025.
See you at the Townhall, Indonesia Design District – PIK 2, on July 12–13.

Focal Point 2

VCD UPH Presents Focal Point 2 Photography Exhibition. This exhibition is held in Peluita Hall, Universitas Pelita Harapan from August 12 to August 30. Similar to the first Focal Point, the exhibition showcases works from the VCD students in their first year photography courses. Focal Point 2 also hosts a seminar and photography demo by renowned food photographer, Christo Tjandra.

Focal Point 2 Exhibition

Typolog 2024 Workshop

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, the Graphic Design concentration of VCD UPH held Typolog 2024. This event is part of a series of activities organized at Carstenz Mall, Gading Serpong, as part of Typolog 2024.

The workshop at Typolog 2024 focused on calligraphy and was led by VCD UPH alumnus Nikko Purnama Lukman. Nikko has previously conducted several sessions in Typolog’s webinars and online workshops in past years.

Nikko Purnama Lukman at Typolog 2024

The calligraphy workshop was well received by both the organizers and the participants. Nikko’s relaxed approach to teaching calligraphy provided an insightful introduction to the basics and the enjoyment of calligraphy as a visualization technique useful for designers.

Nikko and the Participants of the Workshop

Thank you, Nikko, for sharing your time and expertise at Typolog 2024.

IMATYPE: Journal of Graphic Design Studies Vol. 3 No. 1


VCD UPH has just published IMATYPE: Journal of Graphic Design Studies Vol. 3 No. 1.

In this publication, there are seven articles containing research articles, designs, and also about design education. VCD UPH itself contributes three articles in the publication, namely:

  1. Analisis Permasalahan Identitas Visual Lawana Batik Indonesia by Jessica Valencia and Kartika Magdalena Suwanto.
  2. Analisis Masalah Identitas Visual Kedai Suwe Ora Jamu sebagai Upaya Pembaharuan Identitas Visual melalui Representasi Kultural by Angelyn Aurelia and Chandra Djoko Zuki.
  3. Design Case: Character Design Workshop for SDH Kupang Highschool Students by Brian Alvin Hananto, Ellis Melini, Alfiansyah Zulkarnain, Naldo Yanuar Heryanto, and Ferdinand Indrajaya.
Cover of IMATYPE: Journal of Graphic Design Studies Vol. 3 No. 1
Cover of IMATYPE: Journal of Graphic Design Studies Vol. 3 No. 1

Other articles on this publications are:

  1. Analisa Brand Identity Obalihara
  2. Perancangan Buku Panduan untuk Mencegah Postpartum Depreseeion untuk Calon Ibu dan Ayah
  3. Perancangan Buku Ilustrasi Interaktif Edukasi 3 Kata Ajaib: Maaf, Terima Kasih, dan Tolong untuk Siswa TK Negeri di Jabodetabek
  4. Strategi Visual untuk Rebranding Hanis Kitchen sebagai Peningkatan Citra

You can read and download each article freely through the Open Journal System of IMATYPE: Journal of Graphic Design Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 here.

Design Thinking Workshop

On Friday, February 23rd, 2024, the School of Design, School of Hospitality & Tourism, and Faculty of Science and Technology at Universitas Pelita Harapan held a Design Thinking Workshop for their students. The aim was to prepare students for an upcoming collaborative project with Singapore Polytechnic in March. Facilitated by lecturers from these faculties, the workshop introduced students to a design thinking framework they will use in the project.

VCD UPH Goes to SDH Kupang

On Friday, October 27, 2023, VCD UPH visited Dian Harapan School (SDH) in Kupang. This visit was part of conducting a character design workshop for the high school students of SDH Kupang. The workshop provided materials on understanding shape language commonly used in designing characters in a simple manner. Thank you to SDH Kupang for the warm welcome and enthusiasm. We hope to meet again in the future.

SDH Kupang Students Working on Their Character Design Worksheet
Photograph With all Participants from the First Session
Photograph With all Participants from the Second Session