As a professional Product Designer trusted by Kumparan.com, I had the honor of delivering a comprehensive sharing session on the role of Product Designers and how to navigate work in the digital industry while adapting to massive technological disruption. This event was held in the hall area of the Kumparan.com office and was fully facilitated by the company. The session, titled 'Menjadi Product Designer di Industri Digital,' was designed to provide valuable insights for a diverse audience including Kumparan app users, fresh graduates, internal employees, and members of the public who were eager to learn more about the digital industry. Through key insights and real case studies, I shared practical knowledge about real-world industry practices, helping participants understand what it truly takes to succeed as a Product Designer in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Beyond the knowledge-sharing component, this session also included an interactive usability testing activity for an upcoming Kumparan application. This allowed us to gather direct user feedback from actual Kumparan app users who attended the event—providing invaluable insights before the product launch. Participants had the opportunity to gain exposure to products that I built together with the Kumparan product team, seeing firsthand how design principles are applied in real digital products. This event exemplified my commitment to bridging the gap between industry practice and public understanding, while also demonstrating how user-centered design processes—like usability testing—play a critical role in building successful digital products that truly serve user needs.
The primary objective of this speaking engagement was to empower participants with a clear understanding of the Product Designer role in the digital industry, while also facilitating direct user engagement through usability testing. The session aimed to:
By combining industry insights with hands-on usability testing, this session provided both educational value and practical contribution to the development of user-focused digital products at Kumparan.com.
This speaking engagement created meaningful opportunities for diverse participants to gain insider perspectives on working as a Product Designer in Indonesia's digital economy. For fresh graduates and students, the session offered practical career guidance and realistic expectations about the skills, mindset, and adaptability required to thrive in the fast-paced digital industry. For Kumparan app users and the general public, it provided transparency into how digital products are designed and built, fostering greater appreciation for user-centered design. The inclusion of live usability testing was a strategic decision that benefited both participants and the product team. Attendees experienced firsthand how user feedback shapes product development, while the Kumparan team gained valuable insights directly from their target users in a real-world setting. This collaborative approach reinforced the importance of involving users early and often in the design process—a core principle of impactful product design. Beyond individual learning, this event aligned with a broader mission: to elevate the quality and maturity of Indonesia's digital product ecosystem. By openly sharing knowledge, case studies, and design processes, I aimed to inspire more professionals to pursue careers in Product Design and contribute to building digital solutions that are not only innovative but also deeply user-focused and aligned with real-world needs. As a trusted professional practitioner invited by Kumparan.com, I believe that such knowledge-sharing initiatives are essential for driving long-term positive change in the digital industry. My hope is that this session empowered participants to think more critically about digital products, inspired future Product Designers, and demonstrated the value of putting users at the center of every design decision.
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