Dejiner Log:
Designing & Managing a Student Publication
PUBLICATION DESIGN
LAYOUT DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
LEADERSHIP
CONTENT & STRATEGY
EDITING
A multi-edition student publication from NID, focusing on showcasing diverse student design work. My role spanned publication design, content, editing, and successfully leading a multidisciplinary team of 14+ designers.
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CONCEPT & ORIGIN
The title, Dejiner Log (DL), is rooted in intentional wordplay. 'Dejiner' is a humorous, hyperforeignism frequently used for 'designer,' while 'Log' serves two purposes: referring to 'people' (in Hindi) and the act of 'recording notes.'
DL is an official student-run publication from NID, created to showcase the diverse work, design, and design practices of both current students and alumni. By highlighting this range of perspectives on design, DL aims to foster a community of open-minded and confident designers within the institution.
The publication was originally initiated by a founding team—Tejas, Nimal, Vaidehi, Shantashree, Yadukrishna, and Shabeer, in 2023.
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The Dejiner Log has successfully released 5 editions. The editorial scope features academic content—2 articles from every 3rd & 4th-year design discipline—with creative supplements like team projects, games, and puzzles. Themes are often personal and derived from shared student life. The publication maintains its momentum through continuous promotion and regular events.
EDITIONS SO FAR
EDITION 1
EDITION 2
EDITION 3
EDITION 4
EDITION 5
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TEAMS & ROLES
PROJECT MANAGING
Managing all teams.
Coordination.
Edition Themes.
Permissions.
Meeting deadlines.
CONTENT & EDITING
Networking.
Content Gathering.
Content Creation.
Editing.
DESIGN
Layout Design.
Graphic Design.
Content Creation.
Photography.
ONLINE HYPE
Content Creation.
Graphic Design.
Media Design.
Social Media.
OFFLINE HYPE
Graphic Design.
Product Design.
Installation.
Community Events .
PRODUCTION
Compilation.
Print.
Binding.
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MY ROLE IN DL
EDITION 2-3
DESIGNER
Contributed in layout design, content creation, and promotional activities
EDITION 4
PROJECT MANAGER
Led the entire project for Edition 4 (themed 'Conversations'), managing deadlines, coordination, & ensuring successful multidisciplinary collaboration.
EDITION 5
Content & Editorial Lead
I successfully led the content & editorial team, driving the networking & content collection, and overseeing the editing and curation of all submissions.
Beyond these core roles, I actively explored every phase of the publication.
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REFLECTION
My time at Dejiner Log was a total education! I gained crucial, hands-on insight into the entire publication lifecycle, from concept strategy and design (layout, graphics) right through to print deadlines, teamwork, and audience engagement.
Plus, I got to make a whole bunch of new friends and realized that design can be used for amazing non-academic, personal skill-focused projects.
The biggest shift for me was discovering the managerial side of design: the world concerned with team & people management, viewership, and permission—not just aesthetics. It was a massive learning opportunity as an introvert and designer.
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MEET THE TEAM!
The Dejiner Log was executed across five editions by a large and dynamic team of over 30 designers. The roster constantly evolved with each edition, reflecting the project's roots as a truly student-run initiative that provided rotational opportunities for leadership, content, and design.
Team Members (Edition 1-5): Aditi, Aditti Padmanabhan, Anandhkrishnan, Anantha Sriya, Ananth Narayanan, Anisha Deshpande, Aniruddh Murali, Avinash, Bhagya Vaishnavi, Creamy Jain Modi, Deekshita Pramod, Garv, Ketaki Agrawal, Krishnamoorthy, Mardavi Vaghela, Medha Sanjay, Mehak Singh, Nandini Seshan, Nimal Mathew, Parth Kathare, Raiza Kadheeja, Radhika Verma, Ratindra Mahajan, Sanika Kulkarni, Shantashree Nerekar, Shabeer T, Sharayu Badhe, Shreya Agarwal, Simran Kaur, Sreeram, Tejas Nerlekar, Yadu Krishnan KS.