PANCER JALMA CONCEPT IN SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN WATU PAYUNG TURUNAN GEOFOREST GUNUNG SEWU UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK GUNUNGKIDUL DISTRICT SPECIAL REGION OF YOGYAKARTA

• Main Author: Natarina, Diah
• Format: Dissertations
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/87062
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The Gunung Sewu region demonstrates its commitment to environmental conservation by becoming a member of the UNESCO Global Geoparks. Membership requirements include establishing territorial visibility through six types of signage and prominently displaying its slogan and logo. The sign system must also adhere to the principle of freedom of landscape, ensuring that unique and stunning natural vistas remain unobstructed by excessive informational panels. This requirement applies to the Watu Payung tourist site, renowned for its early morning cloud formations and trekking paths extending from protected teak forests to the Oya River. Situated within Hutan Turunan, Panggang District, Gunungkidul Regency, this site features distinctive geological, biological, and cultural diversity as part of the 32 geosites and geoforests within the Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark. Challenges arise when installed signage at Gunung Sewu fails to reflect the intended atmosphere of a conservation area, appearing more suited to commercial or corporate settings. The use of high-cost industrial materials contradicts sustainability goals outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This issue stems from the absence of a comprehensive signage concept and design framework for local communities managing natural attractions within the conservation zone. The Javanese cultural philosophy of sedulur papat kalima pancer and kiblat papat kalima pancer serves as spatial orientation guidance from the Yogyakarta Palace and underpins daily life in the region. These philosophies inform the critical context for a Practice-led Researchmethodology, integrating performative design to produce both theoretical insights and practical outputs. The research identifies three main frameworks. Sedulur Papat concept includes four cultural diversity criteria for sign systems are as (1) incorporating local cultural and artisanal heritage into branding, using spontaneous, (2) manual writing techniques on signage, (3) embedding local artistic and cultural artifacts in signage, and iv (4) highlighting intangible cultural and artisanal heritage. Kiblat Papat concept focuses on geological and biological diversity with four physical and locational criteria are as (1) designating management zones, (2) integrating signage placement, (3) aligning placement strategies with natural contours and site characteristics, and (4) utilizing natural materials and light in caves, open landscapes, and coastal areas. Jalma limpat sprapat tamat concept introduces immaterial virtual signage systems that encapsulate complex educational content in compact, interactive digital formats. The proposed "Pancer Jalma" concept combines ten criteria, blending traditional semiotic theories with innovative design principles. These criteria were evaluated through community focus groups, surveys, and exhibitions, comparing installed signage at Watu Payung with the developed framework. The results show that the ten criteria of the "Pancer Jalma" concept gradually decrease in alignment as the focus shifts from geoforest/geosite zones to transitional zones and then to public zones. This demonstrates that the "Pancer Jalma" concept effectively addresses existing challenges and can serve as a guiding framework for designing territorial visibility sign systems within UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) while embracing their unique diversity. In addition to fulfilling functional requirements, the sign reflects the geopark's distinctive diversity, conveying historical significance and integrating sustainable materials. This ensures the sign system not only fulfills its practical roles but also reinforces the geopark's cultural identity and environmental sustainability..