This poster is a visual work with a nationalism theme created to commemorate the 80th Indonesian Independence Day. With the title “DIRGAHAYU PEOPLE OF INDONESIA”, this poster raises the spirit of unity, sovereignty and welfare of the people as national ideals that continue to be fought for. The design features an illustration of the Indonesian proclaimer, Sukarno, wearing a distinctive uniform and black cap, a symbol of leadership and struggle.
This poster was created using Canva, a graphic design platform that allows the creative process to be carried out quickly and efficiently. The processing time was around 1 hour, starting from selecting historically strong visual elements to arranging text that evokes the national spirit. The background is decorated with the text “MERDEKA” which repeats and fades, creating a dynamic impression while reinforcing the message of independence.
The main text on the poster echoes the slogan: “80 United Sovereign People, Prosperous, Advanced Indonesia”, which reflects hope for a better future for the nation. At the bottom, there is a quote from the text of the proclamation of Indonesian independence which reads:
“We the Indonesian people hereby declare Indonesia’s independence…”
This quote reminds us of the historic moment on August 17 1945, when the Indonesian nation officially declared its independence.