Doc: Untar Public Relations – CR
Jakarta, March 6, 2025 – Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) is participating in the Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX) 2025. This international-scale exhibition is organized by the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association (HIMKI) in collaboration with PT Dyandra Promosindo and will take place from March 6–9, 2025, at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Kemayoran, Jakarta.
At this event, Untar showcases the innovative works of lecturers and students from the Interior Design Study Program (DI) of the Faculty of Art and Design (FSRD). Their high-quality rattan-based products feature modern designs tailored to the global market. This time, Untar collaborates with CV Blotan Asian Art as its partner.
Untar Rector, Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro, S.H., M.H., M.Kn., M.M., had the opportunity to visit Untar’s booth at IFEX 2025, which was inaugurated by the Deputy Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, Faisol Riza, on Thursday (March 7, 2025).
The Rector emphasized that collaboration between academia and industry must continue to be developed to foster sustainable innovation. “I appreciate all the students and lecturers who have actively participated in this exhibition since 2010 and have successfully showcased their work at one of the world’s largest furniture expos. This participation proves that Untar’s curriculum standards align with the needs of the global industry,” he stated during his visit.
Untar Rector and Delegation Touring the Untar Interior Design Booth // Source: Untar Public Relations
Also present on the occasion was the Head of the Interior Design Study Program at FSRD Untar, Dr. Maitri Widya Mutiara, S.Ds., M.M., who highlighted the crucial role of the younger generation in today’s furniture industry. She explained that the furniture and woodworking industry requires regeneration to continuously produce innovative designs.
“At Untar’s Interior Design Study Program, we offer a specialized course, Export Furniture Design, which equips students with internationally standardized design parameters, preparing them to compete in the global market,” she stated.
IFEX 2025, themed “Your Ultimate Furniture and Craft Destination,” is the largest business-to-business (B2B) exhibition in Indonesia’s furniture and craft sector. Untar’s participation in this event reflects its commitment to advancing applied research and design. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for students and lecturers to contribute directly to the furniture and craft industry. (VA/AJ/YS/VC)