Celebrating Innovation & Sustainability: Binus Master’s Program MM Blended Learning Design Thinking Projects

15 December 2025

The Design Thinking Showcase (DTS) is a event highlighting the final projects of Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship from the Binus Business School Master’s Program, MM Blended Learning Program (MMBL). This showcase celebrates the creativity, empathy, and problem-solving skills of master students, presenting innovative solutions to real-world challenges across health, education, business, infrastructure, and sustainability. DTS provides students a platform to communicate their ideas effectively through live pitching sessions and project showcase displays, simulating a real-world design showcase experience. It encourages inspiration, collaboration, and dialogue, allowing students to receive constructive feedback from peers, alumni, lecturers, and industry experts. The event also opens doors for potential collaboration and partnership opportunities within and beyond the Binus community. The DTS projects address a range of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including a number of projects per SDG. Students both from retail and corporate classes have accumulated projects: SDG Description Number of Projects SDG 3 Good Health & Well-Being 30 SDG 4 Quality Education 7 SDG 8 Decent Work & Economic Growth 14 SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure 6 SDG 12 Responsible Consumption & Production 11 These projects reflects the breadth and impact of student innovations, with a strong emphasis on health, workplace well-being, and sustainable practices. SDG 3 : Good Health and Well-Being With the largest number of projects, SDG 3 highlights students’ commitment to improving physical and mental health across all age groups. Projects ranged from ensuring child nutrition and promoting workplace wellness to supporting retirees and fostering healthy lifestyles for busy professionals. Among those projects include: Ransun Sehat Jos for improving nutrition for remote workers. Ruang Cerita for enhancing mental health of remote, project based employees.   Kiddobox for helping parents prepare healthy, appealing meals efficiently.   FlexFit for supporting sustainable exercise habits for employees.   VictoryHub for helping urban office workers find communities and exercise locations. GripGo to assist highly mobile professionals in maintaining health. Hydrate+ to encourage water intake and healthy habits among busy employees. FitMatch that transforms exercise into enjoyable work outs by connecting with others. NutriAlert help consumers understand nutritional content in packaged products. Tulus empower the sandwich generation to balance caregiving, parenting, and careers. GRAK! for integrating routine exercise into busy urban lifestyles. Menu Sehat Dot Com to help plan healthy, varied meals based on nutrition guidance. SPATULA – Supporting busy individuals to cook healthy meals consistently at home.   SDG 4 : Quality Education Projects under SDG 4 aim to enhance learning outcomes and access to knowledge. Students designed solutions that support financial literacy, responsible digital habits, and skill development for students and professionals alike, such as: Roo-tines guides parents to limit gadget use and promote meaningful content. NabungPal for financial literacy and responsible spending for young adults.   SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Projects under SDG 8 explore solutions to empower individuals, businesses, and the workforce. Students addressed challenges like motivating small business owners to adopt sustainable practices, guiding Gen Z in career decisions, and supporting financial access for underserved communities. Amongst those projects include: Saku Kerja – Building effective communication within teams to meet work targets. Kampus2Karir is an AI-powered platform that recommends university majors based on users’ interests, talents, and job market demand.   SDG 9 : Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure SDG 9 projects leverage technology and innovation to improve operations, safety, and infrastructure. Students developed solutions for industries, urban infrastructure, and operational monitoring systems. Example of such projects include: HERMES Heavy Equipment Tracking System is a centralized real-time monitoring for operational efficiency. TripBuddy for ennhancing passenger safety and comfort during sea travel.   SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Several projects focus on waste reduction, recycling, and environmentally responsible practices. Students developed solutions for both households and businesses to adopt practical, eco-friendly habits, such as: FlipBin for motivating small business owners to implement effective waste segregation. BioCrusher that transforms restaurant waste into eco-friendly solutions. Kemana.in provide better systems for distributing used clothing. EcoGuard that provides urban residents with simple tools to sort waste and improve cleanliness. TeladanEkoPoin raises awareness on waste segregation and management. Thriftoria by facilitating trustworthy second-hand trading to reduce consumption. All these Design Thinking projects are more than a display of projects,  it’s a celebration of innovation and sustainability through real world experience. Students gain pitching experience, experience collaborative learning, and opportunities for partnership. The DTS highlights how the MMBL equips students to apply Design Thinking to create practical, impactful solutions that address societal, economic, and environmental challenges.