The DT|UX Summit 2025, held at BINUS @Alam Sutera Campus, highlighted the importance of user-centric design approaches in driving meaningful innovation and sustainable progress in Indonesia and across Asia. Carried under the theme “Advancing Innovation through Humanity-Centred Design (HCD+) in Indonesia and Across Asia,” the summit emphasized that innovation is most effective when it is grounded in a deep understanding of human needs, behaviors, and experiences.

Organized in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic and supported by the DT|UX Consortium, the event brought together academics, industry practitioners, and design professionals to exchange perspectives on human-centred design and user experience (UX). The discussions focused on how empathy-driven design approaches can help transform ideas into practical, inclusive, and impactful solutions.

The summit featured Prof. Don Norman, widely recognized as the father of UX, who is known for his influential thinking on user-centered design. His contribution emphasized the importance of understanding users in order to create meaningful and effective innovations. Prof. Firdaus Alamsjah, Director of CREATES, also participated as a panelist, sharing insights on The 7C Factors in Implementing Design Thinking and how these factors support successful innovation in organizations.

Overall, the summit reinforced the view that design goes beyond visual appearance. It serves as a strategic approach that supports better decision-making, improves usability, and encourages collaboration. Through DT|UX Summit 2025, BINUS University reaffirmed its commitment to advancing user-centric innovation as a key element in the development of the digital and creative sectors.