Art & Design

Campus with a Conscience

By Maslisa Zainuddin
Inspiring people to aspire to do good for themselves, their communities and the planet as a whole and be part of the generation that decided to make a difference.

Hospital Designs in Malaysia

By Nur Faridatull Syafinaz Ahmad Tajudin
The article covers the current issue of public hospitals in Malaysia and a general idea on the designs for future hospitals.

Harraaj Singh: Experiencing the Industry Directly Through the Classroom

Designer Harraaj Singh from Ooi Design & Associates Sdn. Bhd. reflected on his varsity experience in the BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture programme and the direct impact it made in his life.

Critiquing Creativity, Creatively

By Maslisa Zainuddin
Shifting from physical to online classes has proven to be very challenging, especially in the creative fields. However, educators have been quick to adapt and adopt where the results have been nothing short of amazing, offering new learning methods that are effective and highly engaging. 

Web Design & Development: HTML, CSS… and the Bento Box??

By Kevin Chan Leong Kit
Drawing parallels between the bento box and websites, Kevin Chan introduces a less intimidating way to understand the basics of web design and development.

Elyssa Tan Mei Qenn: Pursuing Passion and Progress

After weighing career opportunities in various industries, the curiosity and challenge to take her drawing skills and interest as far as she could led BA (Hons) Design Communication alumna Elyssa Tan Mei Qenn to the Sunway University School of Arts. 

Six Workable Strategies to Winning Design Competitions

By Wincen Foong Hock Kuen
Wincen Foong, a Teaching Fellow at the Sunway University Department of Art, Design & Media, provides six essential strategies for winning design competitions including the importance of following competition rules and regulations, understanding competition briefs, and researching the judges and…

How can Design and Designers Help Improve Malaysian Society?

By Dr Goh Yi Sheng
It is a common misconception that design is mainly trying to make things look ‘pretty’. Dr Goh Yi Sheng talks about how design is more than that and cites a project that can be an example of how design can change society for the better.

Culture, Connection and Communication in the Digital Era: The Case of a Photograph Inspired by an Ancient Poem

By Vijaya Sooria Sangaran Kutty
The story begins with a caption that sparked conversations that may have potentially led to controversies. 

What Does It Take to Be a Great Communicator?

By Dr Norizzati Azudin
Two decades in academia, one of which was spent living abroad. Does that make someone a great communicator?

Biomimicry Furniture Design in 10 Minutes

By Dr Nicole Fu Chew Xiang
Inspiration can be found in plants, animals, oceans, and land. Biomimicry can be used as a design method, for what nature has to offer. The instruction of nature such as tree anatomy and branches, the spotted pattern on a leopard, the repetition of waves, and the colour palette in autumn contribute…