Join us at Indonesia Design Week on 25–26 September for a series of conversations covering what makes a space a pleasure to inhabit, how thoughtful details can transform an experience and why the materials we choose matter. We’ll also explore how designers can tell more compelling stories about their work and bring their ideas to a wider audience.
Our speakers — a mix of designers, architects, journalists and hospitality operators — will draw on their own experiences to share practical insights, fresh perspectives and offer plenty to think about as you move into the final months of the year and begin planning for 2027.
Please RSVP to join us, and we look forward to seeing you there.
The Talks
What Makes a Hospitality Space Work?
25 September, 14:00-15:00
Moderated by Jeremy Smart, Editor-in-Chief, Design Anthology
Potato Head’s head of architecture and development Ade Herkarisma and designer and hospitality entrepreneur Sashia Rosari share their experiences creating hospitality, F&B and retail spaces that work for guests, operators and the teams who run them. The conversation will explore how good design can support better operations and create businesses that are as enjoyable to work in as they are to spend time in.
Why Should Designers Care About Storytelling?
25 September, 15:30-14:30
Moderated by Raina Alonge, Commissioning Editor, Design Anthology
Bringing together graphic designer Andi Rahmat and design editor Stephen Todd, we’ll explore how design stories are shaped, edited and communicated. The conversation will offer a masterclass on how to articulate your ideas clearly, what makes a story connect with its audience, and how clever storytelling can add meaning to creative work — and help you win more of it.
Will Anyone Notice? The Value of Obsession
26 September, 14:00-15:00
Moderated by Jeremy Smart, Editor-in-Chief, Design Anthology
Designers Kenta Nagai and Svetlin Petrov discuss the small decisions that can make the difference between good and exceptional work — from the shape of something held in the hand to an elegant transition between indoors and out. The conversation will explore why the details that often go unnoticed are worth the time, care and investment, and how an obsession with getting things right can transform the experience of a place or object.
Can You Tell the Difference? The Case for Real Materials
26 September, 15:30-16:30
Moderated by Raina Alonge, Commissioning Editor, Design Anthology
As natural materials are increasingly replaced by synthetic alternatives, what do we lose when the real thing disappears? Amy Lim of Pupil Office and Eko Priharseno of Aedi Design Bureau explore the value of materials that age gracefully, from their tactility and longevity to the sense of place and character they bring — qualities their artificial imitations cannot replicate.