Media Development for Karawo Motif Design Using Genetic Algorithm Based on Gorontalo Regional Culture

The lack of karawo motif designs with a Gorontalo regional cultural philosophy causes karawo artisans to lack ideas to design karawo motifs in various design variations. One solution to overcome this is to create a media that can make several variations of the karawo motif design. The method used is an experimental method that consists of (1) preparing image data, (2) making geometric transformations, (3) developing a system using genetic algorithms, (4) implementation, (5) testing system, and Analyze media effectiveness. The drafting system is carried out using one image data, two image data, and three karawo motif image data. These data are then subjected to geometric transformations such as 450 rotation, horizontal flip, and vertical flip. Furthermore, the selection of transformation treatments is carried out by optimizing the fitness function in the genetic algorithm. Testing of the karawo motif arrangement system was carried out on one image data, two image data, and three image data. The N-Gain statistical analysis results from the initial trials and extended trials revealed percentages of 66.9% and 73%, respectively. These figures indicate the effectiveness of the developed media in enhancing the skills and knowledge of artisans in creating karawo motif designs.