Five Logo Designs for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day: Which One Is Your Pick?
The government has selected five top logos for the public to choose from as the official emblem for the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day. Deputy Minister of the State Secretariat Juri Ardiantoro announced that the theme for the commemoration is ‘Indonesia Berdaulat, Adil, dan Makmur’ (Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia). This theme will form an integral part of the logo to be selected.
“We wish to convey that for the 81st Independence Day commemoration, the theme has also been chosen or established. The theme for the 81st Independence Day is ‘Indonesia Berdaulat, Adil, dan Makmur’,” Juri told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta on Wednesday (24/6/2026).
The logo selection opens public participation through a poll accessible at https://logohutri.istanapresiden.go.id. The poll is open from 24 to 28 June 2026. Following a lengthy curation process, five top logos were chosen, each with its own philosophy.
- David Wirawan (Surakarta)
8 Harapan 1 Tujuan (8 Hopes 1 Goal)
Designer: Studio Visual Nusantara
This logo presents the concept of ‘8 Hopes 1 Goal’ with eight main philosophical elements: Resilience (a solid government symbolised by the rigid body of the number 8), Ecosystem (the state’s sphere protected by the closed frame of the number 8), Progress (growth resembling steps), Collaboration (the upper wing shelters and the lower wing supports, representing the relationship between government and society), Unity (the Garuda head on the number 1), Patriotism (the fighting spirit symbolised by sharpened bamboo), Advancement (active directional movement slanting upwards to the right), and Vitality (dynamic curved character). All elements merge for a vision of a solid and progressive Indonesia.
- Fajar Novario (Padang)
Kolektif, Sinergi, Bertumbuh (Collective, Synergy, Growth)
Designer: Karsa Visual Merdeka
Philosophy: Rooted in the principle of popular sovereignty, understanding that the people are the main foundation in realising a sovereign, just, and prosperous Indonesia. This concept emerged from reflecting on the diversity of cultures, languages, and backgrounds that can unite for the common goal of building Indonesia. Through exploring various forms and patterns of Nusantara culture, visual commonalities found across different Indonesian regions were elevated as unifying symbols and translated into a visual system representing the bonds that unite Indonesian society amidst its diversity.
- Kanda Putra (Denpasar)
Kemanusiaan yang Terhubung (Connected Humanity)
Designer: Kolektif Kreatif Bangsa
Philosophy: Inspired by the humanitarian values in the second principle of Pancasila, the structure of the number 8 signifies Indonesia as a relationship between equal, interconnected, and mutually reinforcing human beings. Stemming from the spirit of Asta Cita, this concept encapsulates and abstracts its values into six aspects of Indonesian interconnectedness: Nationhood (the foundation of unity), Vision (a future-oriented perspective), Society (the centre of development), Living Space (mutual care), Togetherness (social relations moving forward together), and Culture (the colour of national identity). Indonesia is shaped by interconnected diversity: “Different Identities, Yet Still One!”
- Rizkiawan (Malang)
Berdaya, Setara, Sinergi Bersama (Empowered, Equal, Synergised Together)
Designer: Citra Desain Indonesia
Philosophy: The number 81 is constructed from three main lines representing Indonesia’s three aspirations. Empowered to face change, embodied through a flexible yet sturdy curve inspired by the natural character of rattan. Synergised together, reflected in the weaving principle that connects every element into a single strength through mutual cooperation and collaboration. Meanwhile, the equal line symbolises sovereignty, the nation’s direction, and equal rights for all Indonesian people. The three elements blend to form a symbol of a resilient, united, and continuously advancing Indonesia.
- Tiffany Djohan (Batam)
Demokrasi & Kemandirian (Democracy & Self-Reliance)
Designer: Sanggar Seni Garuda
Philosophy:
Bridge of Sustainability (the shape connecting both numbers represents the continuity of Indonesia’s national development from era to era).
Speech Bubble (the silhouette of a speech bubble symbolises openness, transparency, and freedom of expression in democracy).
Padi dan Kapas (Rice and Cotton, adapted from the fifth principle of Pancasila, symbolising social justice).
Pillar of Self-Reliance (the sturdy structure of the number 1 represents the strength of standing on one’s own feet).
Flag of Movement (the silhouette of a waving flag in the negative space symbolises the dynamic movement towards a Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia).