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This study explores the relationship between financial literacy, consumer communication, and financial decision-making among English Literature students at Universitas Negeri Medan. Using surveys with 40 participants aged 20-24, the research assesses students’ financial literacy levels, preferences for communication formats, and their impact on financial behaviors. Rsults indicate that while most students have a basic understanding of financial concepts, gaps exist in budgeting, selecting financial products, and seeking assistance. Visual formats like videos and infographics are the preferred communication channels, while social media, though widely accessed, often lacks clarity. Only a portion of students applies financial literacy effectively in decision-making, such as evaluating financial products critically or avoiding unnecessary spending.  The findings emphasize the importance of integrating tailored financial education programs with effective communication strategies. Enhancing financial literacy through practical and accessible learning methods can empower students to make informed and strategic financial decisions.

This study evaluates the effectiveness of using infographics in conveying environmental issues, such as waste management and climate change. Quantitative methods were used to measure the level of public understanding before and after exposure to infographics. The findings show that attractive and simple data visualization significantly increases public knowledge and awareness of the importance of environmental conservation.

In this modern era, preaching is not only done on the pulpit, but also through print and electronic media, especially social media such as Instagram. Many people are involved in spreading the preaching through these platforms. One form of interesting preaching content is motion graphic video, a combination of 2D animation representing moving infographics. Motion graphics combine elements of illustration, typography, photography, and videography with animation to strengthen the delivery of the message. This study aims to determine the preaching messages in the motion graphic videos uploaded by Ustadz Muhammad Nuzul Dzikri through the Instagram account @muhammadnuzuldzikri, which include the themes of faith, morals, and Islamic law. The method used is descriptive qualitative with content analysis techniques and observation of 9 motion graphic videos uploaded from December 2024 to January 2025.

Nagari Tuo Pariangan is a tourist village in Indonesia which is one of the supporting factors and drivers of the welfare of the people who live in it and is also a solution to accelerate village development which can have a positive effect in the form of improving the quality of the environment and the preservation of the culture contained therein. The purpose of this design is to produce a Destination Branding design for Nagari Tuo Pariangan as the oldest village in Minangkabau in order to optimize awareness and visitor interaction in Nagari Tuo Pariangan. The method used in this design is the 4D method, which consists of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. By using the SWOT data analysis method. This branding design will produce the main media in the form of Brand Guidline Book, and supporting media in the form of DL Envelope, letterhead, business card, landyard, id card, Brochure, Instagram feed, Infographic, Wayfinding System, Signage, Billboard, Expo Booth, banner, Merchandise, Totebag, T-shirt, and umbrella.