When the British Council approached Whiteboard Journal, the goal was to spotlight creative hubs across Indonesia—especially those in regions often overlooked in mainstream cultural mapping. Whiteboard Journal helped shape that ambition into something more defined: a directory that could document and celebrate the energy of young collectives across the archipelago. We proposed a hybrid format—a printed book and a short video series—that could serve as both a cultural record and a starting point for future support. The book was built like a yellow pages for creative communities, indexing over 100 groups from Aceh to Papua across categories such as literature, traditional arts, design, culinary, and sport. From GUDSKUL Ekosistem to Cemeti Institute and Papua Designs, the directory made scattered movements easier to see, understand, and connect with.

Each collective was introduced through a consistent visual system, using custom icons and color codes to reflect their character. The goal was to keep the book easy to navigate while allowing each group to stand out. Articles were interwoven throughout—offering interviews and perspectives from the communities themselves, including the deaf community and women-led spaces, who shared thoughts on what keeps collectives going. Alongside the book, a three-part video series took a closer look at scenes in Surabaya, Makassar, and Bali—each shaped around local themes such as literacy and inclusion. The final result wasn’t just a list of names. It was a framework for recognition, designed for use by cultural workers, universities, brands, and anyone seeking to understand what’s already moving across the country.