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Continue reading →: A Library That Never Sleeps: The BookXcess Experience at Sunway SquareSome spaces whisper. Others hum. And then there are places like The Library by BookXcess — a 24-hour sanctuary where books float overhead, coffee fuels late-night thinking, and creativity refuses to clock out. Visiting just days after its December opening and TikTok buzz, the pull to return in January feels…
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Continue reading →: 2025: Notes from a Year That Taught Me to Pause, Pivot, and Pay AttentionI didn’t plan 2025. At least, not properly. In my to-be 40th year, I was still living with the motto – The plan is no plan! I entered the year with lists, yes — projects, deadlines, exhibitions, classes to teach, students to shepherd across finish lines. But somewhere between January’s…
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Continue reading →: Medjugorje, where Heaven touched Earth: Echoes of a Pilgrim’s SoulIn October 2024, I returned to Medjugorje—the place where five years ago, I felt the quiet pull of heaven. This time, I came not chasing signs, but simply seeking Her presence once more. Little did I know, the journey would not end in this sacred town… it would only deepen.
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Continue reading →: SS15: A Food Culture Timeline Told in Sips, Bites & FadsAn ode to my ten years working in the heart of SS15, Subang Jaya—where cafés brewed dreams, froyo ruled, and bubble tea shops multiplied faster than you could count. From artisan pours to fiery hotpots, this is a cheeky recollection of flavours, fads, and foodie nostalgia through the lens of…
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Continue reading →: Teaching Creativity: How Genre Assignments Shape Storytelling Skills in Multimedia Students
How Genre Assignments Shape Storytelling Skills in Multimedia Students What happens when film and animation students are handed an unfinished script and told to complete the ending—but with a twist? In my latest blog post, I dive into a dynamic storytelling challenge where students had to craft their own endings…
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Continue reading →: How REXKL Transforms Art Through Cutting-Edge TechnologyStudents from INTI’s Diploma in Multimedia with Animation Design experienced the transformative power of projection mapping at REXKL’s Twilight Immersive Journey. This event merged storytelling and technology, showcasing three unique segments that highlighted cultural identity. The immersive experience inspired students to integrate new techniques in their creative endeavors, reflecting REXKL’s…
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Continue reading →: An Art Symphony: Exploring the World of Classical Art Through Immersive Design | TAPE MagazineRecently, students from the Diploma in Digital Media Design, Diploma in Immersive Design, Foundation in Design, and Diploma in Graphic Design embarked on a field trip far beyond the traditional classroom. Their destination: the Art and Symphony Immersive Exhibition, a cutting-edge event that combines the worlds of classical art, music,…
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Continue reading →: Incorporating Creative Storytelling in Digital Video and 2D Animation Projects | April 2024 Semester
In teaching Digital Video and 2D Animation, storytelling basics are key. I guide students to craft narratives with a clear message and character development, while integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Projects like “Puppet” and “Black Cat” exemplify how students can create meaningful narratives that resonate and inspire change.
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Continue reading →: TAPE Magazine Team: Unraveling the International Design Day Theme “Is It Kind?”The TAPE Magazine team at ICAD explores the theme “Is It Kind?” in their latest issue. Interviews with design professionals like Hafiz Hakim and OhDoodlez reveal their creative journeys. The magazine also features insights on local architecture and collaborations, offering a diverse and inspiring read. Check it out!
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Continue reading →: Empathy in Design: A Teacher’s Perspective | TAPE MagazineCreativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else thought – Albert Einstein The Kuala Lumpur Illustration Fair (KLIF) is back again and so were we the troopers from INTI Center of Art and Design Subang (ICAD). There is nothing more sweeter than academics, gathering students into…
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