Source: Untar Public Relations – VC
The Interior Design (DI) Program of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) at Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) participated in the M-Bloc Design Week 2025 art exhibition as a collaborative partner alongside representatives of Interior Design programs from several universities across Indonesia.
The event was held over nine days, from October 31 to November 9, 2025, at PosBloc, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta.
The exhibition aimed to introduce students’ creative works focusing on design, particularly in the exploration of sustainable design, while fostering awareness of environmental and social issues and encouraging public engagement to expand the contribution of design to everyday life.
Inspired by innovations symbolizing a journey toward a more conscious and sustainable future through design, DI Untar carried the theme “Tunnel of Re-Imagined Futures.”
Several exhibited works were created using recycled exhibition materials and woven textiles produced by a women’s community in Bantargebang. These works transformed waste into meaningful creations through creativity and empathy. The collaboration between Desain Interior Untar and Rambah Runtah reflected a vision of the future of design rooted in social awareness, sustainability, and cultural regeneration.
Throughout the event, various activities were held, including a talk show featuring DI Untar alumni and innovative designers under the theme “Re-Imagining Design Futures: Creativity, Community, and Sustainability.”
On Monday (3/11/2025), DI Untar organized a seminar featuring Eugenio Hendro, owner of Eugenio Hendro Studio; Iqra Firdausy, environmental activist and founder of Rambah Runtah; and Robert Wanasida, an Untar Interior Design alumnus and CEO of DaurBaur Micro Factory and Kopi Nako.
The event was also attended by Head of the DI Untar Program Dr. Maitri Widya Mutiara, S.Ds., M.M., and DI Untar lecturer Ferdinand Kendall, S.Ds., M.Ars.
“Activities like this help DI Untar students become more sensitive to their surrounding environment. It is hoped that students’ empathy can grow and encourage the creation of designs that positively impact society,” said Ferdinand Kendall.
One of the students whose work was exhibited, Arvin Antonio, also shared his thoughts. “DI Untar taught me to explore the world of design, especially in utilizing materials around us that can actually create a significant impact,” he stated.
During MBDW 2025, DI Untar also organized several workshops, including a Chunky Bag and Moru Dolls workshop with @kerirynn on Sunday (2/11/2025), as well as a batik-making workshop with Rumah Batik Palbatu on Sunday (9/11/2025).
The main highlight of the event was the exhibition itself. On this occasion, nine works by DI Untar students were displayed after undergoing a curation process by the MBDW committee:
1. Dhamar Canting
Designed by: Alysia Christianne Amanda S., Arvin Antonio, Ivan Valencia
2. Yugami Chair
Designed by: Evelyn Clarence, Yuliana Edalene, Sherlen Oletha
3. Pink Mare
Designed by: Vicka Felicia, Cynthia Clara, Kiarra Putri Azahra
4. Lopi Lendu
Designed by: Jocelyn, Liebeta Grace Lie, Luisa Octania Sutanto
5. Polypop Table
Designed by: Vicka Felisia, Tasya Putri Zahirah, Cynthia Clara, Kiarra Putri Azahra, Luisa Octania Sutanto
6. Eco Lux Lamp
Designed by: Alysia Christianne Amanda S., Arvin Antonio, Jocelyn, Liebeta Grace Lie, Ivan Valencia
7. Mystbloom Lamp
Designed by: Gisela Trista, H. Achmad Muliaman Lubis, Raslina Rosalin, Richanda Angline Lizar
8. Scoby Lamp
Designed by: Valenia Ratana, Amanda Patricia Susanto Lioe, Ivanna Shenia Callista, Nggun Dila Fisella, Auriel Riby Febriani
9. Lumi Roots
Designed by: Gwendolyn Chelsea J., Reva Patricia, Clara Djajadiningrat, Gabriella Luciadevy Jesslim, Patricia Angelita Arianto
(VC/YS)