Indonesian designer Budiman Ong is co-founder of Jia Curated and founder of Ong Cen Kuang.

After graduating from the Grays School of Art in Scotland, Ong moved back to Bali and founded Ong Cen Kuang, a renowned conceptual decorative lighting brand, combining traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Ong is also a co-founder of Jia Curated, an annual, multi-day event in Bali that celebrates craft, design and culture. Budiman’s ambition is to establish Indonesia on the global design stage.