DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR TRADITIONAL BATIK CRAFTER

Significant market developments demand speed in creating batik motifs. In several studies, it was found that traditional batik craftsmen are still unfamiliar with the use of digital technology in creating batik motifs. So we need a method to introduce digital techniques to traditional craftsmen. This article discusses the use of D-Batik software as an application to accelerate the creation of batik motifs. Using a mixed-method with a field test approach this study aimed to find the fastest method to create the batik motifs. D-Batik was tested on 2 groups of traditional batik crafter in the Semarang. Based on the results of trials, it is known that D-Batik can be easily coordinated by batik craftsmen who are still unfamiliar with technology and are able to produce new motifs with high complexity faster than manual techniques. This study provides technical recommendations for the use of digital technology for traditional craftsmen. &nbsp

Artikel Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Batik Tulis Craftsmen in Kenongo Village, Kec. Tulangan Kab. Sidoarjo [Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah Pengrajin Batik Tulis Desa Kenongo Kec. Tulangan Kab. Sidoarjo]

Batik is officially confirmed as a list of intangible cultural herritage. Batik is a creative product that is made using traditional tools. Along with the development of technology, the inhibiting factor of the development of written batik emerged, namely the printing / stamp batik produced using semi-automatic tools, so that the batik that still uses traditional tools and takes a long time to produce causes many batik artisans to switch to production process that uses more modern tools to speed up the production process. The problem experienced by batik artisans is how the production process can be simplified, because with the characteristics of the results of batik that still provide a better market opportunity, so a solution is needed to overcome it. The solution offered to partners is to make improvements to the production process by redesigning batik equipment including the stove and stove cover. This aims to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of batik production on partners