TALKS FORUMS DISCUSSIONS

TALKS FORUMS DISCUSSIONS

A coming together of innovative and brilliant minds from various fields to engage, learn & discuss.

KLDF is where creative minds converge.


Conference

A 2-day event, leading design practitioners, academics and industry players are brought into the design conference to talk about what works, and what doesn’t in building new ideas and knowledge about design, from architecture, interior, product and visual communication.

“Designing a Sustainable Green Resort”

10.00 - 11.00 AM

  • Prof. Anthony Wong (Frangipani Resort & Spa Langkawi/AOS)

“Bridging the Gap: The role of urban design in creating sustainable cities”

11.15 - 12.15 PM

  • Adjunct Prof Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin (Malaysian Urban Design Association/Taylor’s University)

6th October (Fri)

DAY 1

@RUMAH TANGSI

2.30 - 3.30 PM

  • Choi Sung Min (Sulki & Min)

3.45 - 4.45 PM

  • Hafiz Amirrol (MERCY Malaysia)

7th October (Sat)

DAY 2

@RUMAH TANGSI

10.00 - 11.00 AM

  • Bostami Ahmad

11.15 - 12.15 PM

  • Ar. Azman Zainal (Arkitek Azman Zainal)

“Designing KL Art Book Fair: A Catalyst for Creative Energy”

12.30 -1.30 PM

  • Driv Loo (KL Art Book Fair)

This is a 2-Day event, and entry is made through ticketing which can be purchased through the ticketing platform.

Different prices are available for Professional Category & Student Category:

Link to ticketing platform below:

Forum / ASEAN Design Dialogue

A series of forums and roundtables, from regional matters to local issues revolving design appreciation, identity, economics and the business of the profession, even dealing with new technologies will be discussed during the week-long festival.

This is a ticketed session, and entry is made by purchasing the pass on the ticketing platform.

This session is available for view In-person and Online

Link to ticketing platform below:

7th October (Sat)

@RUMAH TANGSI

ASEAN DESIGN DIALOGUE (ADD)

2.30 - 5.30 PM

  • Danny Wicaksono (Bintaro Design District/Studiodasar) Indonesia

  • Rachaporn Choochuey (AllZone DesignAll) Thailand

  • Ezrena Marwan (Malaysian Design Archive) Malaysia

  • Ashran Bahari (Suburbia Projects/Studio Karya) Malaysia

  • Moderator: Danial Ismail (KLDF Head of Programmes)

A series of forums and roundtables, from regional matters to local issues revolving design appreciation, identity, economics and the business of the profession, will be discussed during the week-long festival.

The Industry Roundtable Sessions is free to enter. Registration is made through the ticketing platform.

Link below:

Industry Roundtable

Session 1

“New Age Design Industry impact on Design Education Landscape”

10.00 - 11.30 AM

  • Dr. Veronica Ng (Taylor’s University)

  • Professor Dr Mohamad Hariri Abdullah (TNC UITM)

  • Ar. Idr. Ts. Qhawarizmi (PAM)

  • Sujak Hasbollah (Sujak Studio/Tanggam)

8th October (Sun)

@RUMAH TANGSI

Session 2

Design Business Challenges Post-Pandemic

11.45 - 1.15 PM

  • Zafri Merican (President PEREKA)

  • Yoon Li (Royal Selangor)

  • Walter Tan (Elemental Republic/PEREKA)

8th October (Sun)

@RUMAH TANGSI

Session 3

“Creating Design Policy for Better Governance”

2.00 - 4.00 PM

  • Prof. Dato Dr Ahmad Haji Zainuddin (MRM Chairman)

  • Arez Ezman (wREGA/ICoD)

  • Adjunct Prof. Shuhana Shamsuddin (Malaysian Urban Design Association/ Taylor’s University)

  • Ar. Mustapha Kamal (Arkitek Mustapha Kamal)

  • Dr. Tricia Yeoh (IDEAS)

8th October (Sun)

@RUMAH TANGSI

Session 4

“Transforming Kuala Lumpur as a Well Designed City”

10.00 - 11.30 AM

  • Adjunct. Prof. Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin
    (Malaysian Urban Design Association / Taylor’ University)

  • Ar. Mustapha Kamal (Arkitek Mustapha Kamal)

  • Sufian Shahabuddin (6ix Design Office)

9th October (Mon)

@RUMAH TANGSI

Session 5

“Timber Product and Architecture”

11.45 - 1.15 PM

  • Robert Lejon (Embassy of Sweden)

  • Walter Tan (Elemental Replublic/PEREKA)

  • Ar. Azman Zainal (Arkitek Azman Zainal)

9th October (Mon)

@RUMAH TANGSI

CREATE: DESIGN TALK

wREGA X KLDF

At wREGA Design Talk, CREATE the Graphic Design Association Malaysia celebrates the second collaboration with KLDF 2023.

wREGA have brought together 4 speakers each with their unique talent and diverse experiences. Jack Law and TK Khoo from Moss Motion, Fizah Rahim and Rezaliando from Machineast, Shan Shan Lim from SSL Studio and Jonathan Hirsch of Hirschworks

Registration of the session can be made through the link below:

10.00 - 12.30 PM

  • Jack Law & TK Khoo (Moss Motion)

  • Fizah Rahim & Rizaliando (Machineast)

  • Lim Shan Shan (Shan Shan Studio)

  • Jonathan Hirsch (Hirschworks)

14th October (Sat)

@THE BACK GROUND KL

2.00 - 3.00 PM

  • Jonathan Hirsch (Hirschworks)

Physical Workshops

Fun and engaging workshops will be organized, such as 3D-printing for public and professionals, or transforming design value for businesses will be organized to encourage and empower public and professionals.

Workshops are a paid session, RM30 Per head / Per session.

Only the Featured Workshop by Sulki & Min X HURUF is priced at RM150 Per head.

7th October /

@RUMAH TANGSI

Featured Workshop: HURUF with Choi Sung Min of Sulki & Min

10.00 -1.00 pm (3 Hour Duration)

30 PAX per session.

Ticketed Workshop / RM150 Per Person.

Session 1

“Playscapes by Kids”

10.00 - 12.00 PM

  • SoIA UITM

Session 2

Modular Portable Food Growing Kit”

2.00 -3.00 PM

  • Adam Sabil (Bnih Farm Sdn Bhd / Indoor Vertical Farming)

14th October (Sat)

@MUSEUM TELEKOM

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

A series of online sessions that engages with leading academicians and practitioners, for those that are unable to attend the physical events.

7th & 14th October

@VIA ZOOM

11th October

@VIA ZOOM

11th October

@VIA ZOOM

Session 1

AI 30-30-5” (AI VISUALISATION)

9.00 - 11.00 AM

  • Donn Koh (National University of Singapore & STUCK Design)

Session 2

Introduction to Algorithmic Design in Architecture

11.30 - 1.30 PM

  • Khaled Al Sadi (Veritas Design Technologies)

Session 3

8.00 - 9.30 PM

  • Imran Abdul Jabar (Sifoo Founder)

PEREKA X KLDF

Session 1

Industrial Design Workshop:

“Which Is It? Green, Sustainability, Circular, Ecodesign”

10.00 - 11.00 AM

  • PEREKA

Session 2

Industrial Design Workshop:

“Where Are We Heading? Industrial Design in Malaysia”

11.00 - 12.00 PM

  • PEREKA

This is a joint program between PEREKA & KLDF consisting of physical workshops which will be Live streamed Online (Hybrid Workshop)

Free for entry upon registration.

14th October (Sat)

Physical Workshop & Livestreamed

@MUZIUM TELEKOM

A chance for the public to visit designer’s studios and have a peek into the processes and their working environment.

Open Studios

The Sea Monkey Project (Plastic Upcycling Workshop)

Join The Sea Monkey Project to explore plastic upcycling, sustainable design, and in-house manufacturing as we create fun and functional products from 100% upcycled plastics.

13th October, Friday

  • 3 Slots: 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM

  • Workshop duration 45 minutes

  • Open to 4-6 participants per session

  • RM50 per person

  • Registration upon entry

13th October (Fri)

@The Sea Monkey Project Studio, Pasar Seni

No. 30, First Floor, Jalan Hang Kasturi 50050, Kuala Lumpur

Student Highlights

Showcasing outstanding student works from local Universities

@KLDF TRADE FAIR

Showcasing student works from local public and private Universities.

Forums / Online Sessions

A series of online sessions that engages with academics from design schools abroad, as well as sessions for those that are unable to attend the physical events.

Session 1

“Design Prompting”

2.00 - 3.00 PM

  • Danial Ismail (SoIA / UITM)

  • Shamin Sharum (No-to-scale*)

Session 2

“Curation”

3.30 - 4.30 PM

  • Gary Yeow (XYZ Podcast)

  • Jowin Foo (BAO - Beyond Architecture Outlet)

  • Haziq (On that Note Podcast)

15th Oct (Sun)

Livestreamed online from MUSEUM TELEKOM

15th Oct (Sun)

Livestreamed online from MUSEUM TELEKOM