At ONG CEN KUANG we create original, hand-crafted pieces that allow the unique materials’ characters to speak for themselves. Our creations are timeless and innovative, fusing traditional craft with modern elements, resulting in pieces filled with stories and soul
Brand founder Budiman Ong has always been drawn to lighting. Originally from Kisaran, a small a small town in Sumatra, Indonesia, he has been a passionate creator from a young age. Budiman's journey in design began at the Grays School of Art in Aberdeen, Scotland, part of Robert Gordon University, where he majored in Applied Arts with Honours.
Back in Bali, he joined John Hardy – a leader in the luxury handmade jewellery and lifestyle products - as Head of Lifestyle Design, working alongside Guy Bedarida as Creative Director until 2008, when he founded Ong Cen Kuang to focus on decorative lighting.
Budiman’s Asian heritage fuels his inspiration while his Western education shapes his aesthetics and knowledge in design. His work, rooted in a deep appreciation for materials and craftsmanship, strives to create products that evoke emotions, turning common or unexpected materials into beautiful, sculptural pieces, each with a distinct character and strong tactile characteristics.
He has always been drawn to lighting — the irreplaceable element in any home. Following his interest in exploring different materials’ unique characters and his passion for modern forms, he leads the design and crafting of lighting pieces that are made by hand, one at a time, by a dedicated team of talented artisans in Ong Cen Kuang’s atelier in Bali.
Today, Ong Cen Kuang is selected by leading architecture and interior design practices and distributed across Asia, Europe, and the USA. Its designs have been commissioned for distinguished locations, including the Jacyz Hotel in Sweden, JW Marriott in the Maldives, COMO Shambhala in Bali, and the Cabinet Meeting Room of the new Presidential Palace (IKN) in Indonesia.
