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Untar Promotes Local Products in International Exhibition

12 March 2023

Oleh: Admin Pusat

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Untar took part in International Furniture Expo (IFEX) 2023, at Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO) Kemayoran, on 9-12 March 2023.

This international exhibiition was held by Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI) in cooperation with Dyandra Promosindo. This year’s theme is “Redefine, Inspire, and Innovation”. IFEX becomes an important moment for furniture industry owners to introuduce their products in the global market, to support economic growth of Indonesia.

Untar’s involvement in exhibiting the works of lecturers and students of Interior Design Study Program, Faculty of Arts and Design, promotes local pride movement, showing the pride of local products.

“Basically, we have to be proud of local products, by exploring local culture, customs, and materials developed in Indonesia,” said Rector of Untar Prof. Dr. Ir. Agustinus Purna Irawan, M.T., M.M., IPU, AE when visiting the exhibition.

Michella Angelina, one of students which work was exhibited, said that the inspiration of her work comes from environmental issue closest to the society, which is plastic waste.

According to her, utilizing materials that come from plastic waste is a form of social responsibility of a designer that awares with sustainability issue.

Untar becomes a part of 500 exhibitors in this internationally-scaled furniture exhibition. IFEX exhibits many Indonesian products, supported with current technological advancements. Every year, IFEX becomes a moment for local craftsmen to exhibit their works to international attendees. (DN/YS/AW)

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