Published on: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
DENPASAR - Primakara University remains dedicated to enhancing youth competencies and soft skills through structured school outreach programs. On October 7, 2026, a Primakara University lecturer conducted a School-Scheme Community Service Program (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat / PkM) titled "Strengthening Problem-Solving Skills Through Design Thinking" at SMA Harapan Nusantara Denpasar.
The session was led by lecturer Helmy Syakh Alam, S.T., S.Pd., M.Pd., who served as the primary speaker and facilitator. The training was designed to equip high school students with structured frameworks for tackling real-world challenges.
Key takeaways from the workshop included:
The Design Thinking Framework: Guiding students through core stages—empathizing, defining problems, ideating solutions, and prototyping—to build effective user-centric ideas.
Critical Thinking & Empathy: Cultivating students' awareness to understand community or user pain points deeply before designing actionable interventions.
Adaptive & Solution-Driven Mindset: Fostering creative, flexible character traits to ensure students are well-prepared for future complexities.
Through this community engagement initiative, Primakara University continues to inspire a culture of innovation and practical problem-solving among high school students, paving the way for future-ready changemakers.
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A Primakara University lecturer delivered a sketch-based e-commerce prototyping workshop for Digital Business students at SMKN 1 Klungkung on October 6, 2026. As part of the School-Scheme Community Service Program, the initiative aimed to boost practical design skills and readiness for tech-driven industries.
A Primakara University lecturer delivered a Generative AI-based User Interface Design Workshop at SMAN 2 Kuta on October 2, 2026. Part of the School-Scheme Community Service Program, the training aimed to enhance students' digital creativity and explore visual technology in the era of digital transformation.