Emerging Designers Programme
KLDF EDP
As part of KLDF 2023, we are proud to announce the launch of the Emerging Designers Programme (EDP)
EDP is KLDF’s commitment to supporting up and coming designers, providing them with industry mentoring & a public platform from which they can showcase their practice.
The Emerging Designer Programme (EDP) is open for invited candidates within the field of design including areas such as Industrial Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, UI UX Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, Urban Design and Architecture.
KLDF EDP
KLDF EDP
The award will entitle the candidate to be the featured EDP recipient with an opportunity to work on an installation at KLDF23, an interview session to be published on the website, and a feature in the KLDF23's book. The candidates were asked to submit a CV and selected works portfolio, where the practice is evaluated by a panel of industry experts and academicians.
Announcing the first recipient of the KLDF EDP award:
Constant / Variable
We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional recipient of our Emerging Designer Programme (EDP) award – Constant/Variable
Their visionary approach to design caught our attention and resonated deeply with our values.
Here are some insights from the Jurors of EDP:
"Constant/Variable is a thought process crafted by a collective of five interesting young minds. Their innovative methodology combines exploration in the politics of spatial design, a celebration of thoughts, and the intimacy of writing. These elements converge to create a distinctive architectural outcome that pushes boundaries and reshapes possibilities.
What sets Constant/Variable apart is their profound ability to harness collective intelligence. This synergy transforms their work into living embodiments of interdisciplinary cooperation, solidifying their position as pioneers in leveraging collaborative power to redefine spatial potentials.
Constant/Variable embodies the essence of the EDP award. Their fresh perspective, dynamic thinking, and thought-provoking designs make them a perfect fit for this recognition. They represent the spirit of emerging designers who are unafraid to challenge conventions and chart new design territories."
Highlighted works from Constant Variable:
Beauty Behind the Madness, 2023
Visual Arts, Motion Pictures, Live Performance. A visual arts and direction for the band, LUST In collaboration with Arman Shahmiey.
Scales of Practices “Traces”
Forum panelist with Ar Wooi Lok Kuang, Fadzlee Khamis and Ar Lee Cherng Yih, Taylors University, 2023
Field of View, 2022
Exhibitions/ Installation In Collaboration with Studio Karya.
Small Practices: In Conversation with Malaysian and Japanese Architect, 2022
Screening, Exhibition, Talks, Forum
Rumah 154, Ipoh, 2022
Architecture, Interior Design. Private Residential, 1-storey Renovation Bungalow House
Congratulations to Constant/Variable for redefining design boundaries and earning this well-deserved award.
Constant/Variable will contribute their unique visions for KLDF 2023 in the form of a built folly, titled “Desires & Encounter”, unveiling at Rumah Tangsi during the launch of KLDF this 6th of October.