FKIP – In this digital era, people cannot be separated from gadgets and software. There is a lot of creativity that can be done with these two objects, even during the covid pandemic. One of them is graphic design. As is known, the millennial generation is no stranger to social media such as Twitter, Instagram, Blogs, and so on which have recently been loved by many parties.

Through one of its programs in the field of public relations, the Student Association The Study Program (HMP) of Javanese Language Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held a Design School to equip millennials with the ability to design. The activity with the theme “Creativity of the Millennial Generation in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period” was carried out through a Zoom Meeting on Saturday (18/9/2021).

In his remarks, the Head of the Javanese Language Education S1 Study Program, Dr. Djoko Sulaksono said that one of the lessons from the Covid pandemic that caused various changes was the emergence of new, more creative entrepreneurs and businessmen. With this activity, he hopes that the participants will be more enthusiastic about being creative.

Furthermore, Muhammad Nugroho Fihifdhillah as the speaker said that the development of the digital world needs to be balanced with a mindset or perspective to always learn new things. According to him, graphic design is one thing that is not easy to do so it is necessary to learn digital skills every day.

“We have to have the mindset that we want to learn new things, especially digital skills,” he said.

One of the mentors in the Graphics Rubric also explained the importance of personal branding for a designer. “Why is it important to build branding in the digital era? Because if you don’t immediately build branding in the digital era, you will be left behind,” he concluded.

According to him, personal branding is not a short process, so those who are in the world of design, video editing, or content creators don’t have to worry because they have to invest in their presence on social media.

Reporter: Muhammad Muzaqqi
Editor: Aulia Anjani

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