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TIMBER JOINERY TALK NOV 2024

On 8th Nov 2024, the Faculty of Design and Built Environment organized a Timber Joinery talk for Diploma in Interior Design and BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design students along with their lecturers. The event took place at the Lecturer Theatre 1 at FCUC.The day began with an inspiring talk by Mr. Zul Fadzly Mohd Salleh, who provided an in-depth explanation about timber joinery beginning from the Tanggam system which is one of the timber joinery that Mr Zul specialized in and widely used in his master’s project, which is the Tanggam Pavilion.

He also shared different types and classifications of Tanggam which students can also make use of in their assignments and also their projects in the future. The Tanggam pavilion is very interesting and inspiring as it helps to convince students not to only rely only on bolts and nuts connection but it is possible to construct a pavilion or temporary structure with just timber joinery without any screws.

As the talk ended, students took part in a Q&A session that allowed them to have a deeper understanding of the topics discussed. All students learn a lot from Mr. Zul as he is very patient in attending to each question voiced out by students. Mr Zul shares a lot of valuable knowledge such as different types of timber and even specifically which timber is suitable for which types of pavilion and supports.

The session ends by having students look at Mr Zul Joinery's sketches, journal, and also joinery prototype. Students learn a lot from the talk as they gain a lot of knowledge that they can utilize directly in their current semester assignments. They also learn different types of timber joinery and know how to use and when to use them according to different situations. Nevertheless, they learn different types of timber and their application as well.

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:-