The exhibition presents the Final Project (Tugas Akhir/TA) works of the first cohort of students. This historic event was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at the Nata Citta Art Space Building, ISI Bali Campus.
This moment marks a significant milestone for ISI Denpasar, signifying the emergence of the first generation of professional product designers produced directly by Bali’s oldest arts institution. The exhibition is not merely a celebration of graduation, but also a public demonstration of the quality and academic outcomes of the inaugural educational process of the Product Design Study Program.
The principal distinction of this inaugural cohort exhibition lies in its collaborative, practice-based approach. Unlike conventional academic exhibitions, the works on display are the result of intensive collaboration between students and a range of strategic partners. These partners include Small and Medium Industries (SMIs), local Balinese artisans, and manufacturing companies.
This synergy with industry and craft partners has resulted in dozens of market-ready product prototypes. Visitors are able to observe a wide spectrum of innovations, ranging from furniture utilizing industrial waste materials from partner industries, productivity-support tools for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to contemporary craft products that elevate traditional artisan techniques into modern design contexts.
One notable collaborative work that attracted considerable attention is “3120 Sling Trail,” developed in partnership with industry collaborators. This apparel-based product, in the form of a sling bag designed for touring activities, successfully integrates the students’ design vision with the production capabilities of the industry partner.
This inaugural final project dissemination exhibition is open to the public and will run until Thursday, 15 January 2026. Members of the general public, business practitioners, and design enthusiasts are invited to attend and witness firsthand the emergence of a new generation of Balinese product designers poised to compete on the global stage.
