Jakarta, September 16, 2025 – The Visual Communication Design (DKV) Study Program at Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM) successfully held a public lecture titled “Visual Storytelling: Breathing Life into Stories through Illustration.” The event took place at UBM’s Ancol campus and featured Liffi Wongso, a talented illustrator and proud alumna of DKV UBM, class of 2015, as the keynote speaker.
Attended enthusiastically by students of the DKH33 – Illustration course, Liffi shared her creative journey in transforming story ideas into visual works that are both communicative and inspiring. She emphasized that consistent practice is essential in becoming an illustrator.
“To become like me, you must practice a lot. Don’t just rely on what you learn on campus. Do your research, go out, and explore the world around you. Inspiration can come from anywhere,” Liffi told the participants.
The session sparked engaging discussions, with many students asking questions and showing strong interest in the practice of visual storytelling within contemporary illustration.
Closing the event, Ms. Yana Erlyana, Secretary of the DKV Study Program, expressed her appreciation to the speaker and reinforced the importance of developing visual sensitivity for design students.
“As DKV students, you must see more, listen more, and experience more. Only then can you build the right sense as designers,” she said.
This public lecture not only provided new insights but also motivated students to open themselves up to experiences beyond the classroom as part of their creative process. The presence of alumni like Liffi Wongso serves as a true inspiration, showing that DKV UBM graduates can thrive in both the arts and the creative industry.
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Kuliah Umum DKV UBM: Liffi Wongso Bagikan Wawasan Visual Storytelling
Jakarta, 16 September 2025 – Program Studi Desain Komunikasi Visual Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM) sukses menyelenggarakan kuliah umum bertajuk “Visual Storytelling: Breathing Life into Stories through Illustration”. Acara yang berlangsung di kampus UBM Ancol ini menghadirkan Liffi Wongso, ilustrator muda berbakat sekaligus alumni Prodi DKV UBM angkatan 2015, sebagai narasumber utama.
Dalam sesi yang diikuti dengan antusias oleh mahasiswa mata kuliah DKH33 – Ilustrasi, Liffi berbagi pengalaman kreatifnya dalam mengembangkan ide cerita menjadi karya visual yang komunikatif dan inspiratif. Ia menekankan bahwa untuk menjadi seorang ilustrator, latihan yang konsisten merupakan kunci penting.
“Untuk menjadi seperti saya, kalian harus banyak berlatih. Jangan hanya terpaku pada materi di kampus. Lakukan riset, keluar, dan kenali dunia luar. Inspirasi bisa datang dari mana saja,” ujar Liffi di hadapan peserta.
Peserta terlihat aktif berdiskusi, dengan banyak pertanyaan yang diajukan kepada narasumber. Antusiasme ini menunjukkan ketertarikan mahasiswa terhadap praktik visual storytelling dalam dunia ilustrasi kontemporer.
Menutup acara, Ms. Yana Erlyana, Sekretaris Program Studi DKV UBM, memberikan apresiasi kepada narasumber sekaligus menegaskan kembali pentingnya membangun sensitivitas visual bagi mahasiswa desain.
“Sebagai mahasiswa DKV, kalian harus banyak melihat, banyak mendengar, dan banyak merasakan. Dengan begitu barulah bisa membangun sense sebagai desainer,” ungkapnya.
Kuliah umum ini tidak hanya memberikan wawasan baru, tetapi juga memotivasi mahasiswa untuk lebih membuka diri terhadap pengalaman di luar kelas sebagai bagian dari proses kreatif mereka. Kehadiran alumni seperti Liffi Wongso menjadi inspirasi nyata bahwa lulusan DKV UBM mampu berkiprah di dunia seni dan industri kreatif nasional.