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Pindang Borgibor is a traditional dish from South OKU, South Sumatra, combining freshwater fish with tempoyak-based sauce. Its popularity remains low, particularly among Generation Z in Palembang, who tend to prefer modern cuisine and digital lifestyle trends. This project aims to introduce Pindang Borgibor more effectively, with the expectation of increasing its appeal among Generation Z in Palembang. Additionally, this promotional effort seeks to support the preservation of local culinary heritage and contribute positively to the regional creative economy rooted in culinary culture. The design method employed is the Design Thinking approach, which consists of five key stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Data were collected through observations, interviews, surveys, and literature reviews related to traditional culinary promotion strategies. The project resulted in various forms of promotional media, including an innovative instant pindang product (Self Cooking Box), promotional videos, and visual print media, all designed to align with the information-consumption habits of Generation Z. Through a strong visual approach and the strategic use of social media, this initiative is expected to improve the recognition and appreciation of Pindang Borgibor, helping it become part of an evolving culinary identity while supporting cultural preservation and the growth of the regional culinary-based creative economy.
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Mang Amin, Palembang Cultural Expert, Interview on April 24, 2025
Mr. M. Abbas, Cultural Expert, South OKU, Interview, April 5, 2025
Mrs. Ayu Mellasari, Owner of the Lesehan Dapoer Kebun Restaurant Serving Pindang Borgibor, Interviewed April 5, 2025
Mutiara Salsabilah, F., Yulius, MS, & Mubarat, H. (2024). Visual Communication Design of Palembang Batik Promotion Media for Teenagers Aged 17-25 Years (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Indo Global Mandiri).
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Purwaning Tyas, AS (2017). Identification of Local Indonesian Culinary in English Language Learning. Journal of Applied Tourism, 1(2), 38. https://doi.org/10.22146/jpt.24970
Rahman, IA, & Panuju, R. (2017). Marketing Communication Strategy for Fair N Pink Products Through Instagram Social Media. WACANA, Scientific Journal of Communication Science, 16(2), 214. https://doi.org/10.32509/wacana.v16i2.26
Rama Safira, Student ( Gen Z), Interview Date July 5, 2025
Ri'aeni, I. (2019). Digital Marketing Communication Strategy for Traditional Culinary Products. LUGAS Journal of Communication, 1(2), 141–149. https://doi.org/10.31334/ljk.v1i2.443
Rustan, S. (2009). Basic Layout and Its Application. In American Journal of Research Communication (Vol. 5, Issue August, pp. 12–42).
Saputra, ME, Iswandi, H., & Halim, B. (2024). Visual Communication Design for Promotion of Palembang's Typical Gelenak Snacks Through Packaging Media (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Indo Global Mandiri).
Seemiller, C., & Grace, M. (2018). Generation Z: A Century in the Making (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429442476
Tejakusuma, SP, Jakarta, PN, & Jakarta, PN (nd). Utilization of Social Media to Increase Sales of PT Utama Media Cemerlang . 5 (2024), 104–115.
Widuri, AF, & Dewi, CK (2023). Promotion Strategy Through Social Media at Myrubylicious Fashion Store. Dialectics : Journal of Economics and Social Sciences, 8 (1), 112–121. https://doi.org/10.36636/dialektika.v8i1.2178
Wijaya, K. Ary Angga. (2021). Designing Visual Communication Design Promotion Media for Warung Ayu Kalibukbuk Lovina Restaurant. Undiksha Fine Arts Education Journal, 11(2), 49–58. https://doi.org/10.23887/jjpsp.v11i2.37345
Yasodhara, F., Swandi, IW, & Hosana, M. (2015). Visual Communication Design as a Promotional Media for the Modern Store "Mustika Raya" Blora–Central Java. Adiwarna DKV Journal, 1(6), 12.
Yulius, Y., Okta Wahdjudha, R., & Iswandi, H. (2022). Visual Communication Design for Promotion of Malbi Culinary Product Innovation, Typical of Palembang City. Journal of Comprehensive Science (JCS), 1 (3), 473–484. https://doi.org/10.59188/jcs.v1i3.75
Yulius, Yosef. (2016) The Role of Visual Communication Design as a Supporting Media for Health Promotion. Through: Besaung Journal of Arts, Design, And Culture Volume 1 No.2 September 2016 ISSN: 2502-8626.
Yulius, Yosef. (2018) Application of Golden Ratio in Logo Design from a Visual Communication Design Perspective. Through: Besaung Journal of Arts, Design, And Culture Volume 3 No. 3 September 2018 ISSN PRINT: 2502-8626 ISSN ONLINE: 2549-4074 94.