Photo: Opening ceremony of IIDSA6 at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI Bali, Thursday (October 9).
The Indonesian Institute of The Arts Bali (ISI Bali) proudly served as the host for the 6th Indonesia Industrial Design Student Award (IIDSA) — the nation’s largest platform recognizing excellence among Product Design students across Indonesia. This prestigious event was attended by 21 Product Design Study Programs from various universities under the Forum of Industrial Product Design Study Programs of Indonesia.
The opening ceremony of IIDSA6 took place on Thursday (October 9) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI Bali, and was officially inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn., Rector of ISI Bali.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Kun Adnyana emphasized the importance of strengthening the scientific foundation of product design rooted in national identity.
“Most importantly, every member of the academic community must experience the essence of Indonesianness — the awareness to embrace values, local wisdom, and the rich cultural diversity of the archipelago as the source of inspiration and foundation in creating design works. Industrial product design unites intellectual and creative spirits deeply grounded in our national culture. Congratulations to all Product Design Study Programs across Indonesia for the successful organization of IIDSA6,”
said the Professor of Art History.
Meanwhile, Wahyu Indira, M.Sn., Coordinator of the Product Design Study Program at ISI Bali, highlighted that IIDSA6 is more than a competition — it is a platform to appreciate dreams and the creative journeys of young designers.
“In this event, we are not only assessing works but also valuing the dreams, processes, and dedication of young generations in creating design solutions that make a meaningful impact on society and industry. This event serves as a moment to inspire one another and strengthen collaboration among product design students throughout Indonesia,”
he stated.
Furthermore, Dr. Guguh Sujatmiko, S.T., M.Ds., Chair of the Indonesian Product Design Forum from the University of Surabaya (UBAYA), expressed that the event exemplifies the spirit of collaboration between students and faculty mentors in developing relevant and impactful product designs.
“Through this event, we foster a collaborative spirit and globalize Indonesian product design so that it becomes beneficial and contributes tangibly to the nation,”he concluded.
Photo: Opening ceremony of IIDSA6 at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI Bali, Thursday (October 9).
The 6th Indonesia Industrial Design Student Award (IIDSA6) took place over two days, October 9–10, 2025, featuring a diverse series of activities including exhibitions, seminars, talk shows, project presentations, an awarding ceremony, a book launch, and a forum discussion to plan the 2026 agenda.
In conjunction with IIDSA6, ISI Bali also hosted the National Product Design Exhibition under the theme “Desain Bertutur: Merangkai Bukti, Menjaga Tradisi Nusantara” (Design Speaks: Weaving Evidence, Preserving the Archipelagic Tradition), held at the Vicon Room, 2nd Floor of the Citta Kelangen Building, ISI Bali.
The event was attended by several prominent figures in the field of product design, including Achmad Syarief, S.Sn., M.S.D., Ph.D. (Institut Teknologi Bandung), Dr. Rahmawan Dwi Prasetya, S.Sn., M.Si. (Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta), Dr. Zaki Saptiar Saldi, S.T., M.Eng. (Universitas Pembangunan Jaya), Dr. Guguh Sujatmiko (Universitas Surabaya), Ira Samri, M.Ds. (Universitas Paramadina), Winta Tridhatu Satwikasant, Ph.D. (Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana), and Prananda Luffiansyah Malasan, S.Ds.., M.Ds., Ph.D. (Institut Teknologi Bandung), who also serves as the Chairperson of the Indonesian Industrial Product Design Association (ADPII) Central Board.
Through the organization of IIDSA6, ISI Bali reaffirms its role as a meeting ground for academics and practitioners in design, fostering innovation, expanding networks, and strengthening the position of Indonesian product design both nationally and globally. This event also serves as an important moment for the younger generation of designers to showcase their finest works, enrich their creative experiences, and cultivate a spirit of Indonesianess rooted in the cultural richness of the archipelago.
(ISIBALI/Public Relations)
