About the Journal

Journal Title : JMKDG: Jurnal Media Kreatif dan Desain Grafis
Initial : JMKDG
Language : Indonesia and English
e-ISSN : xxxx-xxxx
DOI : https://doi.org/10.55681/poltekama by  
Publisher : LPPM Politeknik AMA
Editor-in-chief : Ishep Tahta Maulana
Email : jmkdg@poltekama.ac.id
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JMKDG: Jurnal Media Kreatif dan Desain Grafis is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the critical study, innovative practice, and technological development within the fields of visual communication, graphic design, and creative media. The journal serves as a dynamic platform for designers, artists, visual scholars, researchers, and creative industry professionals to publish original research, practice-led studies, and comprehensive reviews that explore how visual narratives shape culture, business, and human interaction.

Scope and Topics JMKDG welcomes high-quality submissions that bridge artistic expression with practical and technological design frameworks. The journal’s scope encompasses a broad spectrum of creative industries, including but not limited to:

  • Graphic Design & Visual Communication: Branding and visual identity, typography, corporate design, packaging design, and information design.

  • Digital & Interactive Media: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) design, web and mobile application design, motion graphics, and digital animation.

  • Creative Advertising & Marketing Media: Visual marketing strategies, creative content production, social media aesthetics, and promotional campaign designs.

  • Photography & Illustration: Contemporary digital illustration, commercial and conceptual photography, and visual narrative styles.

  • Design Culture & Education: History and theory of graphic design, semiotics, aesthetic philosophy, and innovative methodologies in design education.

Publication Frequency and Access JMKDG is published biannually (twice a year). The journal strictly operates under an Open Access policy, ensuring that innovative visual knowledge and creative methodologies are universally accessible. All published articles are immediately, permanently, and freely available for the global academic and creative community to read, download, copy, and distribute under a Creative Commons (CC) license, eliminating any paywall barriers.

Peer Review Process To guarantee academic rigor and relevant industry perspectives, every submitted manuscript undergoes a strict double-blind peer review process. Independent expert reviewers from global design and academic communities evaluate the submissions based on their conceptual originality, methodological soundness, visual relevance, and practical contribution to the creative arts. The identities of both the authors and the reviewers remain completely anonymous throughout the process to ensure absolute objectivity.

Mission Statement: The mission of JMKDG is to advance the global discourse of design by cultivating a strong harmony between intellectual research and cutting-edge creative practice. By championing innovative visual solutions, the journal aims to elevate contemporary design standards, inspire digital media innovations, and highlight the transformative power of the creative industries in driving social, cultural, and economic growth.

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