Indonesia Design District (IDD) PIK2 is set to boost Indonesia's home and living industry with its vision of becoming a comprehensive design ecosystem. The highly anticipated launch of the 2024 Indonesia Design Week (IDW), a 10-day event from October 10th to 20th, brought together the players, experts, communities, and the wider public. Moreover, IDW marked the grand opening of IDD following its soft launch to the public in September 2023.
Story by Iman Hidajat | Photos by Richard Tampake, FIRM, and Indonesia Design
With Indonesia Design Week, IDD seeks to avoid being seen as merely a retail lifestyle space. Instead, it aims to become a vibrant, dynamic design centre for the home and living sector that actively connects stakeholders, promotes collaboration, and drives sustainable growth. The launch of Indonesia Design Week symbolized this transformation, offering a global platform for industry professionals, artisans, designers, and consumers to engage in meaningful dialogue and partnership.
A key objective of IDD is to educate the local market on various aspects of design, including interior design, building materials, and textiles. IDD aims to bridge knowledge gaps and introduce the latest trends and innovations by bringing together experts and enthusiasts. The event would showcase how design impacts aesthetics, sustainability, and functionality.
Beyond its exciting line-up of events, IDW champions collaborations with prominent curators, including Alvin Tjitrowirjo and Santi Alaysius. Alvin, the award-winning Indonesian product designer, founded his alvinT studio in 2006. Santi Alaysius, the co-founder of Domisilium Studio, established her name with multiple awards for her Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel designs.
During the event, IDD's tenants hosted individual events and art installations to commemorate this milestone, each contributing to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. Communal activities also occurred in the IDD's event halls, including Town Hall, Market Hall, and Mandapa Hall, making Indonesia Design Week an inclusive experience. From workshops, roundtable discussions, and design talks to interactive displays and workshops, every event element highlighted the diverse potential of Indonesia's design landscape.
IDW’s success was supported by esteemed organizations such as the Indonesian Society of Interior Designers (HDII), the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI), the Indonesian Product Designers Association (ADPI), the Association of Graphic Designers (ADGI), and Visual Merchandising Indonesia (VMID). Their involvement reflected a collective commitment to elevating Indonesia's design standards and fostering long-term industry growth.
"My Journey," A Presentation by Steve Leung
On Thursday, 10 October 2024, Emporium Marble and Indonesia Design were honoured to host Steve Leung, the founder of Steve Leung Design Group, the most significant design consultant company in Asia, on the first day of IDW. In front of the enthusiastic audience, Steve ran through his design portfolios and answered questions. The second part of the seminar presented Alex Bayusaputro, Vivienne Faye, and Budi Kurniawan as three renowned Indonesian designers.
The Grand Opening of Rifyo Design Gallery
Rifyo and Knoll successfully hosted 'Discover Knoll' and the grand opening of the Rifyo Design Gallery on Friday, October 11th, 2024. In her welcoming remarks, Fify Manan, the President and CEO of Rifyo, said that Rifyo is lucky to be one of the Southeast Asia Miller Knoll dealers. Meanwhile, Praveen Muppidi, Miller Knoll's Regional Director for South Asia & Southeast Asia, thanked Rifyo for facilitating the brands. The new Rifyo Design Gallery was designed by Santi Alaysius of Domisilium Studio.
The Grand Opening of Viro Pavilion: A Celebration of Sustainable Innovation
12 October 2024 marked an important moment for Viro when the Viro Pavilion was launched. In his opening speech, Johan Yang, Vice President of Viro, emphasized the importance of sustainable innovation and eco-friendly design. He also extends his heartfelt gratitude to architect Yori Antar and interior designer Kezia Karin for collaborating with Viro bringing together creativity and tradition to shape a more sustainable future.
Bika's New Studio Concept
As part of Indonesia Design Week, Karina Cheung of Bika hosted and guided the esteemed invited media to tour the second floor of Bika showroom, where they just launched a Studio Concept of a one-bedroom apartment, featuring a new capsule collection by DMDIO. She explained that they incorporated Indonesia's woven fabrics, such as those from Garut and Makassar, in making some of the furniture.
The Launch of ReDaya Collection at Juno Home
Collaborating with product designer Hendro Hadinata, Juno Home launched a new collection called ReDaya. It consists of a Lounge Chair, a Coffee/Side Table, a Cabinet, and a Dining Table. The collection is made of rattan and wood, inspired by Indonesian cultures.
FIRM Office Grand Prix 2024
One of the much-awaited activities during the event was a grand prix hosted by FIRM. The fun activity brought together the tenants and visitors alike to try a race using office chairs. Nonetheless, Propan Raya team won the race, followed by Indonesia Design District team as the runner-up.