Art & Design

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

��Ƶ 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.