The Doodler

 ( Magazines Established In 2024 ) 

The Doodler is a Malaysian youth-led art magazine founded in 2024 by Aditya Navin. The publication showcases visual art, writing, interviews, and cultural commentary by and for young artists, particularly from Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The magazine was conceived as a response to the lack of accessible platforms for emerging teen creators to engage in artistic critique and self-expression.

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History The Doodler was founded by Malaysian student and editor Aditya Navin at the age of 13. Initially created as an independent project with a small team of student contributors, the first issue was released digitally in January 2025. It featured essays, visual art, and short features exploring artistic identity, self-doubt, and creative process.

Following the positive reception of the first issue, a second issue was released in June 2025 under the theme "you are an artist." This edition included expanded editorial content, artist interviews, and commentary on activist art, abstraction, and Malaysian representation in the creative scene. The magazine also released a curated Spotify playlist accompanying the issue. The issue was widely positively received, earning features in The Star and Eksentrika. “We wanted to create a space where young people could express themselves freely,” shared Navin. “There are so many talented voices around us, and The Doodler is a way to bring those voices to light.”

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Editorial focus The Doodler represents youth-led creative voices, with an emphasis on authenticity, vulnerability, and cultural identity. Regular features include:

• Personal essays and creative writing
• Interviews with international and local artists
• Art and exhibition analysis
• Commentary on pop culture and its intersections with art
• Contributions from teen illustrators, designers, and writers

The magazine is published digitally via flipbook platforms, and is expected to explore print editions in the future.

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Notability and reception The Doodler has been featured in multiple platforms - The Star, the largest paid English newspaper in terms of circulation in MalaysiaWeiss, Meredith L. (17 October 2014). Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Malaysia. Routledge. . Archived from the original on 29 April 2018., Eksentrika, an Asian arts magazine & artist registry for the arts community. The Doodler has received praise from journalists, artists, and influencers.

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Editorial team The Doodler is run by a team of Malaysian students aged 13–15. Its editorial team includes:

• Aditya Navin - Founder and Editor-in-Chief
• Philip Dominic - Deputy Editor, Lead Writer
• Jeevessh Tiresh - Head of Illustration
• Nor Adila Aisha - Head of Design
• Damien Chong - Head of Marketing
• Tan Yi Hao - Journalist
• Lakshmirra Naaidu - llustrator
• Cedric Siew Tze Yu - Senior Journalist

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External links

• thedoodlermagazine.framer.website

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