Material Library received a special visit from the Ministry of Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif RI). On this occasion, Mr. Cecep Rukendi, as the Deputy of Strategic Development for Creative Economy (Deputi Bidang Pengembangan Strategis Ekonomi Kreatif), was present and was directly welcomed by Steffi Metasari, Founder of Steffi Living, along with her team.
This visit serves as a form of tangible government support for the development of the creative economy sector, especially in the fields of interior design, architecture, and material innovation. In a warm and friendly meeting, Mr. Cecep Rukendi toured and reviewed various material collections at the Material Library, ranging from wall coverings and flooring to eco-friendly materials used in modern space design and construction processes.
Material Library by Steffi Living is designed as a center for material reference and education for designers, architects, students, and creative industry players. Through this venue, Steffi Living strives to present an inspiring space that brings together ideas, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. This facility also functions as a means of exploration for anyone who wants to understand material characteristics firsthand before they are used in the design and construction process.
On that occasion, Steffi Metasari explained various activities carried out at the Material Library, starting from material research, design trend discussions, to training programs for the creative community. She also emphasized that Steffi Living wants to create a space that is not only aesthetically functional but also educational and collaborative.
Mr. Cecep Rukendi expressed his appreciation for this initiative. According to him, the presence of the Material Library is a clear example of the private sector’s contribution to strengthening Indonesia’s creative economy ecosystem. He added that collaboration between the government and industry players like Steffi Living is crucial to drive innovation and expand the impact of the creative economy to various regions.
“Places like the Material Library play a major role in creating a creative environment that encourages exploration and innovation. This can be a bridge between the industrial world, education, and the creative community,” said Mr. Cecep Rukendi.
This visit also served as a dialogue session between the Ministry of Creative Economy (Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif) and Steffi Living regarding potential future collaborations. Through solid cooperation between the government, business actors, and the community, it is hoped that the interior design and construction sector in Indonesia can become more advanced and globally competitive.
For Steffi Living, this visit serves as encouragement to continue innovating and expanding its role as a hub for designers to develop ideas and works. Support from the government strengthens Steffi Living’s commitment to providing spaces that inspire, enrich insights, and strengthen Indonesia’s position in the global interior design arena.
The visit of Mr. Cecep Rukendi and the Ministry of Creative Economy (Kementerian Ekonomi Kreatif) team is an important moment that demonstrates real synergy between the government and industry players in developing the future of Indonesia’s creative economy