Diploma Interactive Design | Graduation 2011ceromony | 30 October 2011

Graduation ceremony for Diploma Interactive Design,
KBU International College, School of Design
Date: 30 October 2011
Venue: One World Hotel

Group photo session

Student of  the year awards and excellence award



Student of the year award:

Diploma Interactive Design: Ng Sui Siong

Diploma Interior Design: Ryan Chok

Green Month | Exhibitions @ 1 Utama: Retro Fit (26 October -2 November 2011)

Exhibition Tittle: Retro Fit
Date: 26 October - 2 Novemeber 2011
Venue: 1 Utama

Retrofit

ret•ro•fit [v. re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; n., adj. re-troh-fit] verb, -fit•ted or -fit, -fit•ting, noun, adjective verb (used with object)

1 : to furnish (as a computer, airplane, or building) with new or modified parts or equipment not available or considered necessary at the time of manufacture

2 : to install (new or modified parts or equipment) in something previously manufactured or constructed

3 : to adapt to a new purpose or need : MODIFY

Repurposing items and giving them a new lease in life is the core manifesto for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS). In the recent years there has been an emergence of homegrown designers who are reusing, recycling and retrofitting old items, gadgets and gizmos in the hopes of reducing our dependency on raw materials and the amount of trash that we put out everyday. It is still a fairly new idea in our country, but a good and sound idea that is picking up momentum and  garnering many avid followers and practitioners.

This exhibition is to illustrate to the masses how easy it is to save old items and give it a new role with some modifications. The art installations are the works of students from the BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme of Nottingham Trent University, UK, which is franchised to and conducted at School of Design, KBU International College. These chosen artists are some of the brightest and youngest creative minds in our community. They have chosen various items which are usually seen as junk and refurbishing and retrofitting them together to create a brand new item for good use.

Green Month | Exhibitions @ 1 Utama: Born Again (26 October -2 November 2011)

Exhibition title: Born Again
Date: 26 October - 2 November 2011
Venue: 1 Utama

People often throw away things that they have lost interest in or just didn’t know how to fix. Some of these items still have a little bit of life left in them and should not be so easily overlooked. ‘Born Again’ is an exhibition that brings back to life all the neglected, tossed out and worn down items in our space. Students from the BA (Hons) Graphic Design programme of Nottingham Trent University, UK, which is franchised to and conducted at School of Design, KBU International College, showing the world at large that recycling is all the rage. They are shaping up to be the vanguard of revolution to repurpose and reuse old objects in order to save our earth and reduce our dependence on new raw materials. Now the old slightly worn busted up chair in your store room can have a second chance at the spotlight. 

So, let our youth show you how it’s done. Forward, march!

Green Month | Talks, Seminars & Workshops - Week 5 | 25 October - 30 October 2011

Title: Garbage Enzyme
Date: 28 th October 2011
Time: 10am
Venue: LT3, Level 7, KBU International College

Speaker: BH Lye, KBU International College School of Engineering and Computing

Synopsis of the seminar In this knowledge sharing session, BH will try to turn ‘kitchen waste’ to make the environment a safer place to live. This knowledge sharing session will allow the audience to reduce the amount kitchen waste by converting it into useful “garbage enzyme” at home. By doing so, all of us can help to protect the ozone layer of our planet, as the production of garbage enzyme generates what is called ground-level ozone which helps to maintain the Earth’s temperature by releasing heat trapped by the heavy metal in the clouds. This would have anti-global warming effect if done on a large scale. The session will prompt the audience to reflect on the seriousness of the environmental crisis and how it would affect humanity and the future generations. But more importantly, audience will share a practical way to do something about the problem, creating a sense of hope and sending home the message that each person can make a difference. Below are some pictures from the seminar: ..........................................................................................................

Title: Green Revolution
Date: 28th October 2011
Time: 10am
Venue: LT 2, Level 7, KBU International College

Speaker:
Mr Chen Fan Hin

Mr Chen who has been working in the last 10 years in the interior design and in various job function and industries, witnesses a lot of evolution or revolution before the green movement. His exposure to China market has, too, gave him insights on what the government could do to adopt green as the national policy. Apart from that, he will also share with the audience how market sees sustainable design as a fashion rather than an attitude. Mr Chen also would like to share with the audience the usage of technology in

Speaker’s Profile

Through his current interest and holding in ADP, he aims to bring a whole new design and made furniture solution to the market. Equipped with state-of-the-art design software, online system, production analysis and production system, ADP is able to provide front end design and made furniture and immediately turn those design into production details.


Below are some pictures from the seminar:

Green Month | Exhibition-Week 4 @ KBU International College | Verticle Garden

Exhibition Title: Verticle Garden

Date: 17 October - 23 October 2011

Venue: White Canvas Gallery, KBU International College

For more information on Verticle Garden, please visit our White Canvas Gallery:

 

Let's celebrate Happy Deepavali | Kolam @ 1 Utama

KBU School of  Design proudly presents our first Kolam Design at 1 Utama.

Special thanks to all staffs and students from School of Design.

Location 1: Jaya Jusco, Supermarket or Taxi Stand Entrance (1 Utama, Ground Floor, Old Wing)

The kolam located at the 1utama, Old wing entitle "Dance of lights"

Deepavali, the festival of lights. A joyous celebration of the return of the King of Ayodhya to the capital of Rama often vanquishing the demon-king Ravana.The people of Ayodhya rejoiced by illuminating the capital with earthen diyas and by bursting firecrackers.

Rangolis and Kolams are designed by the ladies of a household as sacred welcoming areas for the deities during this festive season. It’s a beautiful tradition that has been past down from generation to generation.This rangolis/kolam depicts the celebration starting from a simple diyas.

From its light, a beautiful girl dances to show their joy and happiness. Soon a magnificent peacock joins in with the rhythms of the music in a dance that symbolizes their faith in its highest glory.

Below are some pictures of Kolam at location 1 : the making and final design

Location 2: Information Counter, Ground Floor, (New Wing, 1 Utama)

The kolam located at the One Utama, Ground Floor  (New Wing) entitle " The light of love, harmony and wisdom".

The kolam is often believed to bestow prosperity and success. On a daily basis, kolams are normally created in simple white outlines to denote purity. During festive occasions; kolams can be very colourful and vibrant.

Inspired by the harmonious kolam designs, the students and lecturers at KBU School of Design choose to design a peacock with its colourful feathers spread out while it looks shyly as it warmly welcomes visitors to 1 Utama Shopping Centre to share the festive occasion of Deepavali. The peacock’s feathers symbolize good luck and health.

May our humble peacock bring light, love and harmony to all shoppers at 1 Utama.

Below are some pictures of the making of "The light of love, harmony and wisdom"