For the 6th episode of belajar.yux Season 2, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandy Syahbana, Visual Designer at Rekreativ.id, in an inspiring conversation titled:

“New Phase of Life: Resigning & Building a Design Agency.”

Sandy shares his journey of stepping away from a secure job into the uncertain yet exciting path of building a creative agency. He talks about how his perspective has shifted, from simply working for a paycheck to embracing the responsibility of sustainability, client relationships, and long term growth.

This episode is a candid look at the challenges and rewards of making bold career moves, balancing creativity with business, and finding meaning in the work you do.

✨ If you’ve ever thought about taking a leap into freelancing or starting your own studio, this one’s for you. Tune in now on Spotify!

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Thrilled to release the 5th episode of belajar.yux Season 2! 🎙️

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mejo Mohan, Senior Product Designer, to talk about his journey in design, how he continuously grows in his role, and why mentorship plays such a powerful role in shaping careers.

One of my key takeaways: having a mentor isn’t just about guidance, it’s about acceleration.

This was such an inspiring conversation, and I believe many of you who are exploring product design, career growth, or even mentorship itself will find this valuable. 🚀

🎧 Tune in to the full episode and let me know your thoughts!

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I used to think AI tools were just things like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, or Grok. Turns out, AI can also be implemented in 3D printing!

In this episode, I talk with Dick Ferieno, who’s currently doing research in Tissue Engineering at the University of Cambridge. One of the key objects in his study is a scaffold for stem cells, an artificial structure that helps repair damaged tissue support, something the body can’t heal on its own.

What’s fascinating is that these scaffolds are created using 3D printers enhanced with AI and machine learning to ensure precision and customization.

Sounds cool, right?

Listen to the full conversation on Spotify!

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🎙 Episode 3 is out now!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Pindy on multiple occasions. She is a Product Manager at SawitPRO. In this episode, I asked her what three traits every PM should have. Her answers are practical, thoughtful, and especially valuable for anyone exploring a transition into the PM role.

This episode is part of my new podcast experiment: short and focused discussions delivered in under 30 minutes.

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🎙 Episode 2 is out now!

This time, I had a great chat with Bayu Ferdian, CEO of Gizalab, about the power of collaboration and the vital role it plays in helping designers grow.

We also discussed the relevance of design communities in Indonesia, and raised an important question: Is it time for an official product design association?

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🚀 belajar.yux Season 2 is officially live!

I'm thrilled to start this new season by featuring Nadea Nabilla Putri, CEO of Azura Indonesia, a social enterprise committed to advancing the green technology sector.

In this episode, Nadea shares her journey from winning the Mitsubishi Electric Award 2020, being selected as a One Young World Delegate Speaker 2022, to reaching the Top 5 at the GIST Catalyst: Asia Pacific Pitch Competition by the US State Department.

We also dive into her experience in building Manta One, the resilience needed to grow a meaningful product.

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"Ketika lo butuh inspirasi, lo akan mengekspose diri lo ke banyak hal baru dan menempatkan diri di lingkungan yang tepat."

Lanjutan siniar bersama Kak Pras kali ini membahas bagaimana fasilitas penelitian berperan penting dalam eksplorasi bidangnya saat ini, yaitu Quantitative Human Behaviour. Dalam perjalanannya, Kak Pras telah melakukan penelitian di Yokohama National University, Jepang, dan saat ini melanjutkan karirnya di University of Konstanz, Jerman. Beberapa fasilitas seperti motion tracker dan eye tracker menjadi alat penting dalam proses risetnya.

Selain itu, ia juga berbagi pandangannya tentang bagaimana research adalah perjalanan jangka panjang yang membutuhkan iterasi berkali-kali. Mau dengar ceritanya lebih lengkap? Yuk, dengerin siniar belajar.yux!

Siniar ini sekaligus menjadi episode penutup Season 1 dari belajar.yux. Terima kasih sudah mendengarkan, dan nantikan update berikutnya. Ciao! 👋

"Perspektif kita dalam menilai sesuatu sering kali berubah, tergantung pada kondisi dan lingkungan di sekitar kita. Salah satunya adalah bagaimana kita memahami sinkronisasi dan kolaborasi manusia dalam olahraga tenis meja."

Siniar ini direkam pada tahun 2022 bersama Kak Pras Utama, yang berbagi pengalamannya dalam mengembangkan sistem pendukung diagnosis untuk mengidentifikasi anak dengan Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) selama masa studi doktoralnya di Yokohama National University, Jepang.

Saat ini, Kak Pras berkarir sebagai Postdoctoral Researcher di University of Konstanz, Jerman, di mana beliau terus mendalami penelitian mengenai Quantitative Human Behaviour.

Ngajak Ngobrol Abbad Imad a.k.a Aim yang dulunya sempat berkarir sebagai QA Engineer dan sekarang ini sebagai UX Designer. Kira-kira apa ya yang membuat Aim berganti jalur ke UX ? Dan gimana caranya pindah karir dari QA Engineer ke UX Designer ? Apa tips & triknya bagi yang ingin pindah karir ke UX ?

Penasaran gimana chit-chat antara @belajar.yux dan Aim ? Yuk dengerin episode ini yaaa...

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Penasaran gimana sih kuliah jurusan UX di Luar Negeri ? Apa saja yang biasanya dipelajarin ?

Ngajak Ngobrol kali ini akan ngajak Adrian Benn Latupeirissa a.k.a Bang Benn chit-chat santai ngobrolin gimana sih rasanya kuliah jurusan UX di Luar Negeri. Saat ini, kandidat PhD  jurusan Media Technology and Interaction Design at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Swedia.

Penasaran gimana chit-chat antara @belajar.yux dan Bang Benn ? Yuk dengerin episode ini yaaa...

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