More artists in Asia have started working with fiber, but it remains an underrated medium, according to curator Takahashi ...

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

Typographical design involves looking at each letter's specific elements, which the designer can manipulate into a font. Fonts can also be choreographed to illustrate brand persona and authority and ...

The passing of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, marks not only the end of an era in Malaysian politics but also invites reflection on a lesser-discussed dimension of his ...

If, like us, you are still reeling from the rush of inspiration provided by Milan design week – from Salone del Mobile (this year featuring the biannual Euroluce celebration of light) to the wider ...

THE unique, sophisticated design by Ziyan Batik named All That Jazz beats 11 other finalists to emerge champion at the Piala Seri Endon (PSE) Batik Design Competition 2018. The winners ...

One of only 28, Ferrari 500 Mondial-rivaling Maserati 200S’ ever built during the mid-1950s will be on display during Milan Design Week. The two-seater sports car, 28 examples of which were ...

The generative batik design was created via algorithms inspired by the repetitive motifs found in traditional batik and Peranakan elements in Singapore’s architecture. “We see design as a soft skill, ...

KUALA LUMPUR: They were considered newcomers and it was their first time trying out for the Piala Seri Endon Batik Design Competition 2013. But team Alana Ilham, comprising Nik Intan Zaharah Nik A.

Milan Design Week and its headline event, Salone del Mobile, are more than a furniture showcase — they have become a barometer for where design, fashion and luxury are headed next. Every April, Milan ...

It is important that the fabric has a high thread count and is densely woven so that it can hold the intricate design of batik ... taxis and food — so you can sample local fare as well.