Next week, June 18 to 21, is the East Design & Graphic Expo at Gramedia Expo Jl. Basuki Rachmat, Surabaya, sponsored by Concept Magz, FDGI, Kodak etc. There will be plenty of design & creative industries showcased here, including printing, publishing, packaging, and yes, comics and illustrations. Comic communities and studios in attendance include:

- MKI
- M Productions
- 7 Blue Artland
- Sequen
- Jagoan Comics
- Curhat Anak Bangsa
- Wind Rider
- Neo Paradigm
- Outline

Acara Seminar di EDGE 2008, Gramedia Expo

Title: EDGE 2008, East Design & Graphic Expo
Date: Wednesday June 18, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Gramedia Expo, Surabaya
Street: Jl. Basuki Rachmat
City State Zip: Surabaya
Phone: 62 811 979 286

Dalam Pameran Grafika East Design & Graphic Expo, atau disingkat EDGE 2008 di Gramedia Expo, Surabaya akan diselenggarakan juga 2 kali seminar untuk bidang “Digital Printing” dan “Packaging”

Design Kemasan adalah salah satu karya kreatif yang cukup unik.

Karena kemasan berfungsi ganda (Functional dan Marketing Tools) maka dalam mendesign kemasan aspek yang dapat mengingatkan/awareness, menarik/eye cathching menjadi points yang essensial.

Komposisi Branding, Logo dan ketentuan-ketentuan legal pun tidak kalah penting.

Tapi dalam rangka mengangkat martabat bangsa yang sudah terpuruk, para kreatif Indonesia harus mempunyai jurus-jurus yang bisa memacu nasionalisme; apakah dengan kekayaan budaya bangsa ini, para designer kemasan dapat meramu dan menjadikan karya design kemasannya sejajar dengan karya-karya dunia?

Pengalaman Universitas PETRA yang bekerjasama dengan KUKM daerah adalah salah satu pemacu dunia kemasan dalam mensinergikan budaya, kreatifitas dan teknologi dalam karya design dan menginspirasi peserta seminar ini.

EDGE 2008 Exhibitors List:
@Media / Inkjet Large Format Printing
Aneka Warna Photo / Teckwin, Kodak-Encad
Anta Tirta Kirana / 6′ers Pack
ANZ / Banking
Alea Grafika / Metal Line Printing Plates, Book Binding Machineries
Artha Intilestari / Océ POD
Asaba / Develop POD
Askomindo Dinamika / Océ POD
B & B / Bilboard Advertising Magazines
Bhinneka Mentari Dimensi / Roland
Bintang Abadi Sejahtera / Reconditioned Printing Machineries
Bintang Cakra Kencana / Aurora Printing Plates
Bintang Terang / Signage System, Advertising Materials
Bright Arts / Witcolor Large Format Printing
Buana Citra Abadi / KIP POD
Chip Foto Video / Photography & Video Technology Magazines
Concept Media / Concept Design Magazine
Datascrip / Canon POD
Dell Pan Tunggal / Printing Machineries
Digital Studio / Design School
DIC Graphics / DIC Printing Ink
DVT / MyJet & Mimaki Large Format Printing
EcoPrint / Digital Printing Solution
FGDexpo2009 / Graphics Industry Exhibition
Global / Global Large Format Printing
Gramedia Asri Media / Pantone Color Systems
Gramedia Printing Group / Publishing & Printing Network
Granindo Prima / Digital Printing Solution
HP Indonesia / Digital Proofing System
Imex Persada / Witcolor Large Format Printing
Indokarta / Signage System
Indonesia Photo / a Darwis Triadi Photography Publication
IT Grafis / Large Format Printing & Materials
Margono Dian Graha / Fancy Papers
Maxipro / Witcolor & Phaeton Large Format Printing
Megalica Media Sign / Ritrama Coloured Vinyl Stickers
MIB / Advertising & Signage System
Microlux Indonesia / Kodak Creo CTP System, HP-Scitek Large Format Printing
Modern Photo / Fuji Sericol
Multi System Technology / Signage System & Digital Printing
Multiyasa Swadaya / Ritrama
Niki Supplier / Esae Printing Ink
Nusindoprima Indah / Inkjet Large Format Printing
Paperku / Various Papers
Premiere / Digital Printing Services
Printcolor Indonesia / Printcolor Printing Ink
ProPoster / Digital Printing Solution
Samafitro / HP-Indigo POD, HP-Nur, Canon POD
Samudra Printama / Digital Printing Services
Sepomindo / Inks for Digital Printers
Sigmaco Imagi / Laser Engraving & Infinity Large Format Printing
Spectral Digital / Signage System
Speed / Speed Large Format Printing
STIKOM / High School for Packaging Design
Surya Prima Jayatama / Fancy Papers, Inkjet Materials
Tunas Jaya Lestari / Finishing Machineries
Unimes Pusaka Cemerlang / Jinn Yeu Folding Gluer, Packaging Machineries
University of PETRA / Design Komunikasi Visual
Wujud Unggul / Printing, Packaging & Book Binding Machineries

Source: Desain Grafis Indonesia dan FGDexpo.

Opening D’Piazza Cafe Wisata Bukit Mas, Surabaya
Minggu, 15 Juni 2008 pkl. 10.00 - 19.00 WIB

Anime & Cartoon Workshop GRATIS
Pkl 11.00 - 12.00 WIB
Ikuti pelatihan dan demo menggambar kartun dan komik yang lagi ngetrend saat ini
Ayo kembangkan kemampuan dan hobimu di bidang ini, dibimbing oleh seniman kartun dan komikus terkenal Surabaya

Costume Player Contest Rp. 20.000
Pkl 16.00 - 19.00 WIB

Apologies for the sudden notice, but do drop by if you’re around. We’ll be selling SPLASH at discounted price (up to 40%) while Wind Rider will be giving workshop and demos — don’t miss his quick on-the-spot sketches!

At the Season of Indonesian Cultural Heritage & Craft 2008 you’re sure to find and learn something new from a huge selection of Indonesian creative economy products. You can even interact directly with the exhibitors, craft masters, designers and business owners you’ve been long looking for.

The Season of Indonesian Cultural Heritage & Craft 2008
Jakarta Convention Center, June 04 - 08, 2008

During your visit to the Season, don’t forget to attend our seminar, workshop, dialogue, consultation, and products demo sessions. Capture the spirit of the Centennial Nation Awakening through expressed in a variety of cultural performances (traditional dances, music, theater, fashion and movie show etc), to provide you with more information and experiences with Indonesian Cultural Heritage and Craft Products.

SPLASH, represented by Sang Sayur (by SYS) as one of the twenty Indonesia New Generation Cergam Character Icons (full list below), will be exhibitied at the Hall of Indonesian Creative Icons in Hall A Jakarta Convention Center.

Our own booth is strategically located near the entrance, right next to Subur printing. We’ll be displaying our artworks and products as well as delivering some workshops on digital illustration and comic making! Come and join us!

20 INDONESIA NEW GENERATION CERGAM CHARACTER ICONS

1. BENY & MICE by Beny & Mice
   National Phenomenon, Potential Mascot of Jakarta
2. TITA from ‘Curhat Tita’ by Tita
   Best 10 Comics in International 24 Hour Comic Day
   Nominee of Best Cyber Comic Kosasih Award
3. GABRIEL from ‘Drafted’ by Chris Lie
   Creator Own Title Released in US and Worldwide
4. SUBE by Ahmad Zeni & TextPict
   Creator Own Title Released in South East Asia Countries
5. SANG SAYUR from ‘Splash’ by Shirley & 7 Blue Art Land
   Indonesian Manga Honour by Japanese Embassy
6. VIENETTA from ‘Dua Warna’ by Alfie Zackhyelle
   Selected Indonesian Character for ASEAN Cartoon & Comic Fair 2000
7. OLIN from ‘Catatan Harian Olin’ by Ali Muakhir & Dyotami
   Winner of Adikarya IKAPI, Portrait of Indonesian Moslem Girl
8. ARCHIE & MEIDY by Johannes Surya & Li Julian
   Most Memorable Character for Youth Reader (MKI’ Survey 2006)
   Pioneer in Character using for Science Educational Comics
9. DINA from ‘Gina’ by Gerdi WK
   The Revival of Classic Indonesian Heroine by Its Own Creator
   Best Cover Kosasih Award 2007
10. KAPTEN BANDUNG by Motulz & Qomik Nasional
    One of Indonesian New Generation Comic Pioneers,
    Potential Mascot of Bandung
11. KAPTEN KILAT KHUSUS from ‘1001 Jagoan’ by Iput-Oyas-Ipot
    Best Character Kosasih Award 2007, Most Wanted Comic Komikasia 2005
12. JOKO BODHANG from ‘Selamat Pagi Urbaz’ by Beng Rahardian
    Pioneer in Graphic Diary, Winner of National Comic Competition
13. GIBUG by Wisnoe Lee
    Pioneer in Digital Comic (Webcomic & Cell-comic)
    Best Cyber Comic Kosasih Award 2007
14. SI BUNDEL by Jojok Sulaiman
    One of Best Selling Reader’s Favourite Characters
    Potential Mascot of Surabaya
15. (NEW) GODAM from ‘Godam Reborn’ by Singgih & Metha Studio
    The Revival of Classic Indonesian Superhero by the Creator’s Heirs
16. ZANTORO by Dhiar & Team Jagoan Comics
    Outstanding New Generation Indonesian Action Hero
17. LEX from ‘Knight of Apocalypse’ by Is Yuniarto & Windriders
    Outstanding New Generation Indonesian Sci-Fi Hero
18. NADIA from ‘Sparx’ by Apio & Sparxlings
    Selected Existing Character for Honda Vario Campaign Model
19. PA’I from ‘Berandal’ by Bayu Indie
    Portrait of Jakarta Urban Youth
20. TERE from ‘Love Crash & Love Battle’ by Marico (M Productions)
    Portrait of Jakarta Urban Girl

6 s/d 8 Juni 2008 di Mal Galaxy - Surabaya. SPLASH will be joining CASS again for this event.

6 June 2008
10.00 - 11.00 Anime trailer
11.00 - 12.00 Kamen Rider Next The Movie
12.00 - 13.00 Opening
13.00 - 14.00 Urban Toys
14.00 - 15.00 Sculpting by Donny H
15.00 - 16.00 Demo Wii
16.00 - 17.00 Demo Wii
17.00 - 18.00 Aero Modelling: Talk Show & Demo
18.00 - 20.00 Live Show Comic Jam Strip
20.00 - 21.00 Best cosplay
21.00 - 22.00 Penutup

7 June 2008
10.00 - 11.00 Naruto Shippuden The Movie
11.00 - 12.00 Coach Clinic “Merakit Gundam”
13.00 - 14.00 Meet & Greet Comic Artists
14.00 - 16.00 LEGO Single Building Competition
16.00 - 17.00 Best Cosplay
17.00 - 18.00 Workshop menggambar karakter by Robin’s
18.00 - 19.00 Martial Arts Show
19.00 - 21.00 Cosplay Cabaret Contest
21.00 - 22.00 Penutup

8 June 2008
10.00 - 12.00 Lomba Menggambar & Mewarnai by Robin’s
12.00 - 13.00 Martial Arts Show
13.00 - 15.00 LEGO Parent & Child Building Competition
15.00 - 16.00 paper craft
16.00 - 17.00 Workshop digital comic colouring
17.00 - 19.00 Lelang mainan
19.00 - 20.00 Best cosplay
20.00 - 21.00 Pengumuman pemenang lomba
21.00 - 22.00 Penutup

Sebuah perayaan visual sejak 3 tahun berdirinya akademi Samali, menampilkan karya-karya pengurus, anggota dan partisipan lainnya dalam bentuk karya ilustrasi, fotografi dan video animasi. Ditampilkan juga sejarah perjalanan Akademi Samali.

9 - 20 Juni 2008
Japan Foundation
Gd Summitmas I Lt 2-3
Jl Jend Sudirman Jakarta