Study Trip to Rix Exhibition 2024

On 1st November 2024, 39 students from the Diploma in Interior Design(DID) program visited the Rix Exhibition 2024 held in KLCC Convention Centre. Students are excited as they have the opportunity the explore different types of building materials that are commonly used in interior construction. The sessions began with the assembly of the students and lecturer in front of the entrance hall. The students visit their first materials which is the tiles supplier Jubin BMS. There is a brief product explanation provided by the supplier. Nevertheless, a scratch resistance demo of sintered stone materials takes place offering the students valuable insight into the innovation and usage of sintered stone in our daily lives.

This study trip provides the opportunity for students to get to know different types of materials and also suppliers who can supply them locally. Nevertheless, the student can see the latest technology and durability of each material during the exhibition. The students are also able to learn different sizes and specifications of existing material samples and are also able to touch them. It is a different experience and fun way of learning new materials compared to normal lectures and a normal visit to the material library at the university. The students also visited different types of suppliers such as Lumbarmart, Baguus Curtain & ATH, having the opportunity to explore different types of materials from tiles to solid timber and fabric. After the visit, the student also explored different types of temporary structures with interesting designs and did their joinery research.

MIID STUDENTS’ SATURDAY 2024

     This year MIID and Taylor’s University collaborated to organize the annual Student Saturday. This year's theme is “Sapot Lokal” which serves as an important platform for students from different universities around Malaysia to participate in exciting competitions and network not just with students but also with industry professionals. It is a special day for us as interior designers to share knowledge and embrace design in terms of aesthetics, quality, and sustainability.

The picture showed our Students participating in the Furniture Design Competition. The outstanding prototype and work displayed by the student caught the attention of most of the industry professionals and students from other universities. 

The picture shows one of our degree students presenting his work to one of the accessors during the event.

   In a tight competition against 19 other esteemed higher learning institutions and a staggering 600+ talented, budding interior designers, First City University College students showcased their talent and skills and took home a remarkable haul of awards. FCUC students managed to secure 2 silver, 2 bronze, and 2 honorable mentions awards across a multitude of design categories.

   For the intervarsity competition-Graffiti, the students managed to secure an Honorary Mention Award. Whereas for both the Hikayat performance and Bizpod design competition, FCUC students also managed to secure an honorary mention award.

Here’s the full list of First City University College’s outstanding achievements:

  

Hikayat Performance: Honorary Mention

Gui Zhi Xiang, Lim Yann Shen, Yu Jing Ling,OOI Qi Earn, Lok Yik  Ming, Lee Kok Zhen, Tey Winnie, Lim Tong Earn, Ling Kai Xin, Eunice Chua

 

Bizpod Design : Honorary Mention

Yap Jet Yee, Siao Yu En, Soo Yee Jing

 

Intervarsity Competition- Graffiti: Honorary Mention

Team 9

Chin Wei Qi

Teow Wey Yng

Alida Abdul Rahman

 

Design Competition

Diploma

Residential Category:

OOI QI EARN-Honorary Mention

 

Office Category:

Chau Zi Xuan- 2nd Place

 

Intergrated Category:

Justina Lee Yi- 3rd Place

Congratulations to all the winners!!

GRADUATION SHOWCASE SEPTEMBER 2024

First City University College's Faculty of Design & Built Environment proudly presents its annual graduation exhibition, Sequence September 2024, celebrating the creative achievements of its design students.

The event started with the MCs announcing this year’s theme, "Connect to Elevate," highlights the collaborative spirit of students and their ability to break boundaries through design. The exhibition features projects from students in the Master of Design Management, Bachelor of (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design, Bachelor of (Hons) Graphic Design, Bachelor of (Hons) Furniture and Product Design, as well as Diplomas in Interior Design and Graphic Design.

This was followed by Jiun Xue, the Chairperson for Sequence September 2024 committee who thanked all her coursemates and team members for support.

Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Saw Sor Heoh in her speech alter emphasized the significance of design in society, stating, “In a world where visuals are paramount, design plays a crucial role in communicating ideas and fostering understanding. It uniquely evokes emotions and promotes deeper connections. “The projects on display today demonstrate that design not only creates visually appealing objects but also serves as a powerful medium for communication, problem-solving, and influencing how we interact with the world.”

The Guest of Honour, Dato Soo Kai Chee, Treasurer of the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Furniture Association (KSFA), emphasized the success of the collaboration with First City University College. He pointed out that the Association played a vital role by offering industry support and highlight on the the quality of the graduates.

The event continued with exhibition of the Sustainable Fashion Show, where students from the Bachelor (Hons) Fashion Marketing program showcased eco-friendly designs made from recycled and natural materials. The fashion show was the collaboration between the university and the World Wide Fund (WWF), reinforcing a strong commitment to sustainable practices in the design industry. 

The September 2024 Sequence Exhibition, now in its 22nd edition, is supported by major sponsors including 1 Utama Shopping Centre, MAX WORLD, SQFT Space Design Management, Jupiter I Design Sdn Bhd, The Makeover Guys Sdn Bhd, SQUAREONE, and TAK Products & Services Sdn. Bhd.

This event continues to be a vital platform for design graduates to kick-start their careers and engage with industry leaders. More snapshots of students:- 

More information about students artwork is available at https://firstcityshowcase.com/

 

STUDY VISIT TO MAX WORLD SHOWROOM AND FACTORY

On 12 September 2024, 52 students from the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design and Diploma in Interior Design programmes visited the Max World Manufacturing showroom and factory in Shah Alam. The study visit offered students valuable insights into the production process of interior design materials and products.

The visit began with a welcoming speech by Jack Chin, Group Managing Director of Max World, followed by a product briefing from the senior management team. The students were then guided through a detailed tour of the showroom, showcasing the company’s latest designs and innovations, before proceeding to the factory for a first-hand look at the manufacturing process.

Max World is one of the main sponsors for the students' Graduation Showcase, SQ 2024, demonstrating its ongoing support for the development of young design talent.

DESIGN REVIEW

 On 5 September 2024, the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design programme held its Design Review & Assessment for the June to September semester intake. The event, held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, saw participation from 70 students and 14 lecturers, along with 10 invited external assessors from the interior design industry.

Led by the Programme Coordinator, IDr Fakhul Zaman, the external assessors involved designers from Innovative Space Dimension, Aideaspace, Signature Kitchen, Studio MVH, DP Architects, Atti Theori Studio, RiaKL and PKNS Real Estate.