Pod. 324 Eko Priharseno TALKS ABOUT FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD

About this episode

Eko Priharseno discusses the evolution of Indonesian design and the importance of functional design in households.

It’s no secret that we’ve leveled up our set (and we know you guys love it too). Well, today we’re sitting down with the man behind this beautiful space, the mind and maker himself, Eko Priharseno, the creative force behind Sawdust and a driving figure in Indonesia’s evolving design scene.We talked about how Indonesian design has finally found its momentum, what it means to keep pushing the industry forward, and how sometimes being too forward-thinking can be both a gift and a challenge. For Eko, the biggest reward isn’t just the paycheck, it’s seeing clients light up when the work comes to life. Because at the end of the day, good design isn’t just made, it’s felt, it's forward and it's timeless.

People in this episode

Host: Makna Talks

Guest: Eko Priharseno

Topics covered

• functional design
• Indonesian design
• design industry
• creative process
• client satisfaction

Keywords

• functional design
• Indonesian design
• Eko Priharseno
• Sawdust
• design industry
• client satisfaction
• creative process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sawdust

Places: Indonesia

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