Budiman Ong

Balinese-based Indonesian designer-maker Budiman Ong is helping shape the country’s contemporary design identity on the global stage. In 2008, he founded ONG CEN KUANG (OCK), an internationally recognised handmade lighting atelier that brings together contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, transforming unexpected materials into sculptural pieces. Its work has been commissioned for prominent projects, including the Cabinet Meeting Room of Indonesia’s new Presidential Palace in IKN.

Beyond his design practice, Ong co-founded Jia CURATED, an annual platform celebrating craft, design and culture, which welcomed more than 18,000 visitors and featured over 250 brands in its 2026 edition. A regular speaker at international conferences and jury member for the FRAME and Dezeen Awards, he continues to champion Indonesian craftsmanship and creative communities, connecting local talent with global audiences.