The Doodler

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The Doodler
Founder and Editor-in-ChiefAditya Navin
CategoriesArt, Youth magazine
FrequencyIrregular
Founded26 September 2024 (2024-09-26)
First issue1 January 2025 (2025-01-01)
CountryMalaysia
Based inShah Alam
LanguageEnglish
Website https://thedoodlermagazine.framer.website/

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." [1] 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 [2] 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.”

Editorial focus

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

The magazine is published digitally via flipbook platforms [3] , and is expected to explore print editions in the future.

Notability and reception

The Doodler has been featured in multiple platforms - The Star, the largest paid English newspaper in terms of circulation in Malaysia [4] , Eksentrika, an Asian arts magazine & artist registry for the arts community [5] . The Doodler has received praise from journalists, artists, and influencers.

The Doodler team in an interview with Eksentrika's founder, Sukhbir Cheema. The Doodler x Eksentrika.png
The Doodler team in an interview with Eksentrika's founder, Sukhbir Cheema.

Editorial team

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

References

  1. ↑ "The Doodler: ISSUE 2". heyzine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  2. ↑ "Malaysian students create online magazine to celebrate art and writing". The Star. 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
  3. ↑ "The Doodler: ISSUE 2". heyzine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
  4. ↑ Weiss, Meredith L. (17 October 2014). Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Malaysia. Routledge. ISBN   9781317629597. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018.
  5. ↑ Company, eJeeban Web Design (2020-10-01). "Look For Creative Inspiration Through This Super Helpful Arts Community". Eksentrika: Arts Community • Artist Registry • Asian Arts Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-20.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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