Art & Design

Soh Jin Wen: Illustrator by Heart, Designer by Circumstance

Soh Jin Wen, a March 2021 alumna from the BA (Hons) in Design Communication programme, describes her enjoyable experience at Sunway University that equipped her thoroughly for her position as Junior Illustrator for Start Something Studios, a digital marketing company based in Singapore.

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…

Crafting Our Interiors

By Arief Afandi
It is not by accident that young architects and interior designers today are vastly addressing issues of sustainable living and construction in their work. Combining vernacular techniques with contemporary design technologies, they have given the term sustainability a whole new meaning. This is…

In Class Research: the Ethical Considerations

By Associate Professor Dr Kenneth Alan Feinstein
In undertaking research on teaching and classroom practices, there may be different or additional considerations. 

Ways to Safeguard Our Cultural Heritage

By Dr Fiona Wong E Chiong
A designer turned educator shares three things that could potentially safeguard our cultural heritage.

Chronogram: Spatial Design and Decorative Visuals of a Cultural Space

By Bibi Zafirah Hanfa Badil Zaman
The importance of cultural influence in a design space.

Krystabel Kok Su Lyn: Designing her own student experience

Alumna Krystabel Kok Su Lyn, a talented UI and character designer for Japanese education start-up, TOY EIGHT, shares how she designed her fascinating journey as a student.

A Changing Education Imperative - Learning Furniture Design Online

By Dr Nicole Fu Chew Xiang
The emerging transition from face-to-face to online learning in the context of the Coronavirus pandemic has not hindered the goal of learning. Instead, alternatives have been sought to allow students, especially disadvantaged students, to realize e-learning more effectively.

Critiquing Creativity, Creatively

By Maslisa Zainuddin
When faced with a challenge, designers tend to rise above with creative solutions that suit their needs. Migrating to teaching and learning fully online, due to the pandemic has been a great challenge for everyone. Students and lecturers alike have had to face various trials on the technical…

Pursuing the Spirit of Excellence in Graphic Design: Kee Kher Wei

Design Communication alumna Kee Kher Wei recalls her journey of development and constant improvement during her varsity days.

Producing Industry-Ready Designers-to-be

By Dr Perline Siek Hwee Ling
The purpose of designing is to build a harmonious artistic socialist society based on humanism with innovation. This can be achieved by establishing collaboration and in exploring opportunities to develop and support art and design in the fields that will be beneficial to the nation.

How Does Product Aesthetics Impact Consumer Response?

By Dr Goh Yi Sheng
Success stories in the market show the importance of design for increasing sales. One of the best examples of this is Apple. The importance of design has since received increasing attention with people wanting to know what elements of design are critical and how to utilize these design elements…