Art & Design

No Heritage Found on Map: The Vanishing Villages of Hong Kong

By Assoc. Prof. Dr Scott McMaster
Two decades after its 1997 reversion to China, Hong Kong retains a singular global presence, shaped by British colonial legacies etched into its identity and landscape. The Small House Policy (SHP) of the New Territories, enacted in 1898, stands out as a peculiar vestige. In a city starved for land…

Enhancing Project Briefing Skills for Academicians

By Dr Nicole Fu Chew Xiang

 How would you rate your project briefing skills as an academician? Providing clear and effective instructions to students is crucial to ensuring they fully understand the brief and meet all necessary requirements to excel in their projects.

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Students and RDA Malaysia: Creating Bridges of Hope Using Equine Therapy

By Helen Guek Yee Mei

Sixty-seven diploma students in community services set out this semester to aid RDA Malaysia, a non-profit group that empowers children with impairments through equine-assisted therapy (EAT).

Kam Qi-Nan: Living the Dream through Passion and Perseverance

By Elizabeth Marie Edwin

Kam Qi-Nan, an alumnus from both ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University's Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design and BA (Hons) in Design Communication degree, has journeyed from childhood doodles to contributing to the 2023 Game of the Year.

Timeless Illumination: A Journey Through Light and Space

By Jeryn Lee Jie Iyin

Exploring interior design beyond the studio is always an important factor for an interior designer's exposure. This is part of an experiential series that enables students to learn about light from a different perspective.

‘Waye Kito’ – Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage

By Dr. Fiona Wong E Chiong

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University proudly hosted the Waye Kito: Wayang Kulit Kelantan Festival on 22-23 February 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Weaving Narrative into Furniture Design: The Orked Chair

By Arief Afandi
With a background in architecture and furniture design, academician Arief Afandi explores the importance of design thinking and design narrative through the medium of furniture design. The Orked chair, originally designed and prototyped in 2019 by Arief, serves as a case study of this approach.

Crafting Furniture with a Malaysian Soul

By Dr Nicole Fu Chew Xiang
In Malaysia, cultural identity permeates architecture and crafts, but furniture design lags behind. Despite former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's call for innovation, the furniture industry struggles to reflect Malaysian heritage. Enter the Transformation-Biomimicry Theoretical Framework…

Flexibility and Biophilic Design in Hospital Environments

By Nur Faridatull Syafinaz Ahmad Tajudin
This article discusses how incorporating flexibility and biophilic design principles into hospital architecture can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) - Good Health and Well-being, and offer a blueprint for creating spaces that promote healing, inspire, and sustain individuals and…

Cultural Heritage: What Is it and Why Bother?

By Dr Fiona Wong E Chiong
Cultural heritage, a living legacy passed down through generations, includes both tangible and intangible elements. Tangible heritage comprises artefacts, historical sites, and structures, while intangible heritage involves languages, rituals, and traditional arts.

Lee Hui Ru: Overcoming Pandemic Obstacles in Interior Architecture

In her first semester, BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture alumna Lee Hui Ru was immediately thrown into online learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unlocking the Secrets of Brand Design

By Associate Professor Dr Goh Yi Sheng
How does this design match the brand identity and product category, especially when a brand decides to extend its reach into new territory?