Indonesian Independence Day Logo Winner Announced, Designer to Receive Rp 100 Million

Fajar Novario, a designer from Padang, West Sumatra, has been selected to create the official logo for the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day. His design emerged victorious in a competition that involved online public voting, earning him a prize of Rp 100 million.

The selection process saw Novario's logo, designated as number two, garner the highest number of votes in an online poll held from June 24 to June 28, 2026. A total of 68,569 votes were cast, with Novario's design securing 44.73 percent of the total.

Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, announced the prize for the winner. He also indicated that other finalists would receive additional appreciation from President Prabowo Subianto, though the specifics of this presidential appreciation were not disclosed.

Deputy Minister of State Secretariat, Juri Ardiantoro, praised the public's active participation in the logo selection. He described Novario's logo as visually strong and philosophically rich. Ardiantoro explained that the design explores the diversity of traditional motifs from various Indonesian regions. "Within this diversity lies a common pattern symbolizing that diversity is the foundation of people's sovereignty to realize a sovereign, just, and prosperous Indonesia," he stated.

President Prabowo had previously instructed his administration to involve the public in choosing the logo and visual identity for the 81st Independence Day. The Ministry of State Secretariat officially launched the public opinion poll for the logo selection on June 24, concluding on June 28, 2026. The competition initially attracted 124 participants from across Indonesia, with five designers ultimately selected as finalists.