A student from the Library and Information Science (LIS) Study Program at the Faculty of Communication Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Annisa Azzahra Nur’afifah, has published a scientific article that dissects the process of knowledge transfer within the creative industry. The research, published in 2024, was conducted under the guidance of PSI lecturers, Rully Khairul Anwar and Ute Lies Siti Khadijah, using a case study at The Hallway Space, Pasar Kosambi, Bandung.
The background for this research is the need to understand how knowledge, ideas, and innovation flow within a creative ecosystem. Its goal is to deeply understand the knowledge transfer process at The Hallway Space in order to make a significant contribution to the development of educational models for building a solid and sustainable creative industry.
To achieve this goal, the study used a qualitative method with a case study approach. The researcher collected data comprehensively through direct observation of interactions among creative actors, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies to get a complete picture of the dynamics at the location.
The research found that the knowledge transfer process at The Hallway Space proceeds through a four-stage cycle known as the SECI model: Socialization, Externalization, Combination, and Internalization. These four stages form a continuous cycle in which tacit (implicit) and explicit knowledge are exchanged and developed.
This process was confirmed through real-world examples in the field. The socialization stage (tacit-to-tacit knowledge transfer) occurred through direct communication between the founder of The Hallway Space, Rilly Robbi Gusadi, and creative industry actor Faizal Budiman of Wear Bob. The resulting idea then entered the externalization stage (tacit-to-explicit), which was realized by creating a product sample. Next, the combination stage (explicit-to-explicit) was seen in the three-phase physical construction of an industry sample. Finally, the internalization stage (explicit-to-tacit) occurred when the initial concept was developed into new innovations by the creative actors.
This study concludes that knowledge transfer is a dynamic and recurring process, moving from personal interaction to tangible innovation, and back again to new interactions. This finding provides a clear and applicable framework for managers of creative spaces, communities, and policymakers in the effort to build innovative and collaborative creative industry ecosystems.
The full article is available at: http://media.unpad.ac.id/files/publikasi/2025/rpm_20250128104758_6997.pdf
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