This research presents a case study in the Blitar District, identifying opportunities for community development through eco-print products by utilizing locally available natural materials, such as leaves and flowers. Conducted over four years, this applied research aims to foster socio-creativepreneurship, or socially and creatively driven entrepreneurship, among community members through eco-print initiatives. The study employs two primary methods—Service-Learning (S-L) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)—involving students and residents. These methods enable researchers to deliver community services while simultaneously educating both students and the community. In the first year, eco-print motifs were created. In the second year, the focus shifted to creating eco-print products. By the third and final year, digital platforms, such as video tutorials, were developed to replace in-person training, providing the community with flexible, location-independent access to learning. A website and an Instagram account were launched to promote eco-print activities and products. Additionally, training sessions were held to teach community members how to take and upload product photos to Instagram and other online marketplaces for promotion and sales. These initiatives aim to empower the community to independently manage their new business ventures and nurture the spirit of socio-creativepreneurship. In practice, however, the training was found to generate not only economic value but also more significant value in the social and educational domains, which brought a positive experience to the students and the community involved.
Natadjaja et al. (Tue,) studied this question.