The Ministry of Education, Research & Technology of Indonesia - Student Facing

In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Research, and Technology of Indonesia, we helped design the MBKM digital ecosystem—a platform created to connect students, universities, and internship providers under the country’s independent learning initiative. We simplified a traditionally complex and fragmented internship process into a user-centric, scalable digital experience. As a result, the platform saw a 135% increase in student participation, empowering learners to gain real-world exposure and institutions to track and support talent more effectively. Why This MattersEmpowering students to gain real-world exposure early in their academic journey can significantly improve employability and professional growth. Alongside researchers Alleya Hanifa, Annas Jiwa Pratama, Priyanka Nayahi, Metaniawati Limanto and designers/writers Gupita Prameswari, Elvaretta Angelina, Faris Fatahilah, and Rizqie Aulia, our team undertook a user-centered redesign that underscores our collective commitment to digital transformation in education and student success on a national scale.Empowering students to gain real-world exposure early in their academic journey can significantly improve employability and professional growth. DotDesign user-centered redesign of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) and Magang/Study Independent Bersertifikat (MSIB) platforms underscores our commitment to digital transformation in education and student success on a national scale.Context & ChallengeUnderstanding MBKM & MSIBMerdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) is a policy initiative by Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Its core principle is to give students the freedom to pursue learning experiences beyond traditional classrooms—through internships, community projects, research collaborations, or entrepreneurship.MSIB (Magang/Study Independent Bersertifikat) is a flagship program under MBKM, linking students directly with industry partners to gain real-world,