Introducing UI/UX Design: State Polytechnic of Bangka Belitung Lecturers' PKM Team Enhances Digital Competence of SMA Negeri 1 Pemali Students
Better Swengky, M.Kom., leader of the PKM team from the State Polytechnic of Manufacturing Bangka Belitung (Polman Negeri Babel), is seen explaining UI/UX design concepts to students from SMA Negeri 1 Pemali.
To strengthen the "Tridharma" (Three Pillars of Higher Education)—specifically the community service aspect—a Community Service (PKM) team from the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Babel) provided education on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design using the Figma application to students at SMA Negeri 1 Pemali on Monday (July 20, 2026).
This PKM activity was led by Better Swengky, M.Kom., alongside an interdisciplinary team of lecturers from Polman Babel’s Software Engineering Technology (TRPL) and Digital Business study programs. The initiative involved students as part of the implementation of the Tridharma, aiming to boost digital literacy and introduce digital design competencies to the younger generation.
When interviewed on Thursday (July 23, 2026), the PKM team leader, Better Swengky, M.Kom., noted that the growth of the digital industry has opened up increasingly broad career opportunities for young people. He stated that introducing digital UI/UX design concepts is not merely about creating visually appealing layouts, but also about delivering a user experience that is comfortable, intuitive, and easy to use.
Better introduced the fundamental concepts of UI and UX and interface design principles, and provided a demonstration of the Figma application—a software tool widely used in digital design to create prototypes and develop interfaces for both applications and websites.
In addition to receiving instructional material, students from SMA Negeri 1 Pemali were given an overview of educational prospects and career opportunities in the information technology and digital creative industries—sectors that are rapidly expanding alongside the growing demand for a digitally skilled workforce.
"The participants were not only interested in learning how to design an application but also keen to understand opportunities for further education and careers in information technology, digital design, and related industries—fields that require the right skills to navigate the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the Society 5.0 era. Who knows? Future app designers or digital innovators might well emerge from SMA Negeri 1 Pemali," he stated.
At the same time, the team presented a UI/UX design education module using Figma to SMA Negeri 1 Pemali. "This module aims to provide teachers and students with learning resources to help them understand and practice fundamental design concepts," Better emphasized.
