Spoken

English

Written

15 May, 2021 - 15 Apr, 2025

lecturer

Sunway University, bandar sunway

Company Type

-

Position

Senior

Specification

Architecture, Interiors, Product

Roles

Lead Architect

At Sunway University, I served as a lecturer and later as a programme leader for the Diploma in Interior Design. My role encompassed academic delivery, curriculum development, student mentorship, and quality assurance processes. The experience allowed me to bridge industry insights with design education while nurturing emerging creative talents.

Delivered studio-based learning for interior architecture and design subjects, focusing on spatial thinking, material studies, and conceptual development.

Led the Diploma in Interior Design programme, overseeing academic planning, course mapping, and student progression.

Spearheaded curriculum enhancement initiatives and contributed to the MQA accreditation process in 2023.

Developed teaching materials and lecture kits tailored to Malaysian design context while incorporating global best practices.

Mentored students on final-year projects and provided academic supervision on design research.

Organised guest lectures, reviews, and collaborations with industry professionals to enrich student exposure to real-world practice.

15 Sep, 2016 - 15 Jun, 2020

designer

kedai bikin, bangsar

Company Type

Other

Position

Manager

Specification

Architecture, Interiors, Product

Roles

Interior Designer

Kedai Bikin was the furniture and object arm of Studio Bikin, where I contributed to product development, from ideation to prototyping and retail display. The focus was on crafting contemporary furniture inspired by Southeast Asian heritage.

Designed and developed handcrafted furniture pieces using rattan, timber, and metal, incorporating traditional techniques with modern sensibilities.

Worked closely with local artisans to refine prototypes and ensure production quality matched the design intent.

Assisted in curating product storytelling and visual display for exhibitions, pop-ups, and store layouts.

Engaged in research exploring Malaysian design heritage and contributed ideas to product lines that celebrated local craft traditions.