Source: Untar Public Relations
The Faculty of Art and Design Universitas Tarumanagara (FSRD Untar) emphasized the importance of adapting to technological developments while preserving traditional values during its 32nd Dies Natalis celebration on Wednesday (9/9/2026) at Untar Campus I.
The celebration served as an opportunity for FSRD Untar to reflect on its ideas, works, journey, and achievements, while strengthening its commitment to education, research, and community engagement in the fields of art and design.
Generational shifts, rapid technological developments, and transformations in the professional world present challenges that need to be addressed by art and design education. The 32nd Dies Natalis, themed “Weaving Tradition, Designing the Future,” provided an opportunity for FSRD to evaluate its achievements while determining its direction for the future.
Chair of the Dies Natalis Organizing Committee Dr. Dwi Sulistyawati, S.Sn., M.T.Ars., said tradition should not only be preserved but also serve as a foundation for developing adaptive and innovative creations in line with the changing times.
According to Dwi, existing strengths need to be combined with new ideas to contribute to the future development of art and design.
The dynamic nature of the design industry and the accelerating pace of technological development also require students to avoid becoming passive users of artificial intelligence. Students need to be able to control and utilize technology so that the innovations they produce have greater meaning and impact.
Rector of Untar Prof. Dr. Amad Sudiro, who attended the event, expressed hope that FSRD would continue to grow and gain international recognition through both accredited journals and its creative works. Academic productivity and innovation are also expected to be maintained sustainably.
Meanwhile, Dean of FSRD Untar Dr. Maitri Widya Mutiara, S.Ds., M.M., said FSRD is committed not merely to following change, but also to shaping change through design. This is pursued by strengthening academic innovation through a learning ecosystem that remains closely connected to real-world challenges.
“The future of design education does not lie in humans competing against technology, but in how humans utilize technology to create greater impact,” said Maitri.
FSRD Untar also continues to strengthen its internationalization efforts by expanding national and international networks, bringing global perspectives into its academic environment, and providing students with opportunities to take their works to the international stage.
Collaboration with industry, alumni, and communities is also being strengthened as part of efforts to guide the next generation toward the application and sustainable downstream development of creative works in line with industry needs. These efforts mark part of FSRD Untar’s journey into its 32nd year while looking ahead to the future of art and design education. (CJ/YS)