ONG CEN KUANG (OCK) is a lighting atelier based in Bali, founded by Budiman Ong. The atelier creates emotive, handcrafted lighting pieces that highlight craftsmanship and evoke deeper human connections through materiality.

The Founder

Budiman has always been drawn to lighting, an element that he considers essential to the atmosphere and emotional experience of a space. Born in Kisaran, a small town in Sumatra, Indonesia, he developed a passion for making and creating from an early age.
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His design journey began at the Gray's School of Art, part of Robert Gordon University, where he graduated with Honours in Applied Arts. Upon returning to Indonesia, Budiman joined John Hardy as Head of Lifestyle Design, working alongside Creative Director Guy Bedarida. His Asian heritage fuels his inspiration, while his western education shapes his aesthetics and knowledge in design.

In 2008, Budiman established ONG CEN KUANG. His design approach values the expressive potential of both familiar and unexpected materials, creating sculptural lighting pieces distinguished by their tactile qualities and emotional presence.

The Partner

A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Rudi Winata joined OCK in 2013, bringing a distinctive blend of strategic business insight and a genuine passion for design. Since his arrival, he has been instrumental in OCK’s growth, collaborating closely with Budiman.

Rudi expertly fuses entrepreneurial thinking, continuing to advance OCK’s mission of creating lighting that transcends mere functionality to inspire and enrich the experience of a space.

Today, ONG CEN KUANG is a renowned conceptual decorative lighting brand. Its products combine traditional craftsmanship and modern design, and are produced carefully by hand, one at a time, by a dedicated team of skilled inhouse artisans in Bali.

The Atelier

OCK’s work is rooted in a deep appreciation for the inherent qualities of materials and craftsmanship.

Through ongoing exploration with materials and hand techniques, Budiman continues to enrich the already vast OCK collection, allowing the qualities of the material and the skill of the artisan to remain central to the final work.

This approach gives OCK’s lighting its distinctive character, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern design. The atelier’s process reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, material exploration, and empowering through craft.

The Legacy

Over the past 18 years, ONG CEN KUANG has achieved international recognition, with distribution across Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Its designs have been selected by leading architecture and interior design practices and commissioned for distinguished locations including Jacyz Hotel in Sweden, JW Marriott in the Maldives, COMO Shambhala in Bali, and the Cabinet Meeting Room of the new Presidential Palace in Indonesia’s IKN.