20/05/2010 Uncategorized
There are many ways you can do to make life better, one of them is through design.
The purpose of MDN program is to participate in Shanghai World Expo (SWE), which runs from May 1 until October 31, 2010. This year, SWE?s theme is ?better city, better life?, and is consistent with the MDN belief that design can change the world. But of course, they can not do it alone or by simply based in
Elya Wibowo, Alvin Tjitrowirjo, and Alejandro Norniella
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Universitas Pelita Harapan is the only Indonesian representative in the program. They offered this cooperation to UPH, because two years ago they saw the works of Alvin Tjitrowirjo ? UPH Interior Design lecturer ? and fell in love with his work. “We also want to build a good relationship with MDN series of events began with the seminar held in |
That theme was developed in the workshop that was held from 17 to 21 May 2010 at UPH. This workshop was led by Alvin, one of
Twenty students from UPH Faculty of Design and Planning (FDTP) are joining this workshop. They were selected by FDTP lecturers based on the abstracts that they submitted, containing descriptions of what their expectations and goals were by participating in workshops in terms of academically. They also had to include a portfolio to convince the professors that they are eligible for the workshop.
| While attending the workshop, the temporary results are being published on MDN?s website. The purpose is to get inputs from various parties. “Design production is not the result of individual work. We can not work alone. Designers are glad to receive inputs, especially this is a world-class level. Different people from different backgrounds can share ideas and knowledge. All of this will in turn enrich the design philosophy,” added Elya, who completed his Master’s in Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.
UPH accepted this offer of cooperation because Elya saw a great opportunity for students to develop knowledge, particularly on the design field. “I see that UPH students have great potentials. They have the ability and willingness to learn more, improve their design mind, and thus, this is a good opportunity to introduce the world to them,” said Elya. |
The students are discussing about their design plan
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Elya is guiding the students
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Basically, their expectation of this program is to create a better life through designs. “By looking at different things, we will also find various solutions. We hope this can inspire many people and make them aware that without the ideas appear in this program, our city will be collapsed over time,” said |
