The IDE (InterDisciplinary Engineering) Building at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (FTUI), served as the venue for the 2025 Introduction to Engineering Design Exhibition, showcasing projects from 30 student groups across various engineering disciplines (05/06). Each group consisted of students from different study programs, including Computer Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.
The exhibition was divided into two sessions: the first from 13.00 to 13.45 WIB and the second from 14.00 to 14.45 WIB. Designed to be interactive, the exhibition allowed each group to take turns acting as exhibitors (presenting their projects) and reviewers (evaluating other groups’ projects). Reviewers were given a set of stickers to place on the posters of their favourite projects, enabling an open and participatory evaluation process.
This event not only highlighted the students’ creativity in designing engineering solutions but also emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration from the early stages of learning. The projects displayed reflected innovative and applicable design approaches aimed at addressing various societal challenges.
Several lecturers were present and actively involved in the evaluation and discussion process, including Dr.Eng. Radon Dhelika, B.Eng., M.Eng., Dr. Muhammad Salman, S.T., Syahrul Ramdani, M.T., Siti Fauziyah Rahman, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D., and Wahid Muhamad Furkon Rahmatulloh, Ph.D.
One group that captured significant attention and was named the best group in the 2025 Introduction to Engineering Design Exhibition presented an innovative stress ball product themed around mental health. The group consisted of five students from various departments: Lukas Sudibyo and Fidela Ineziah (Biomedical Engineering 2023), Sekar Ayu (Civil Engineering 2022), and Tubagus Daffa and Caesar Nur (Computer Engineering 2024).
Their project was inspired by the growing awareness of mental health issues among students and the general public, particularly in facing academic pressure and daily routines. The stressball functions not only as a conventional stress-relief tool but also as an interactive medium integrated with a simple yet engaging game. Pressure applied to the ball activates the game system, producing a positive psychological effect through visual or audio rewards. This innovation combines ergonomics, recreation, and light therapy in a design that is simple yet effective, making it a creative, enjoyable, and practical tool for emotional support.
“This exhibition is a tangible demonstration of how FTUI students are capable of applying interdisciplinary approaches to design solutions that are relevant to both social and technical issues. Projects like this stressball prove that engineering innovation doesn’t always have to be technologically complex—it must have real impact and be accessible to the community,” said Dr.Eng. Radon Dhelika, B.Eng., M.Eng., the course coordinator.
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