In the Spotlight:
Raffles Design Show 2024

Johor Bahru, 23 November 2024 – The Faculty of Arts & Design at Raffles University was thrilled to announce the graduate show, In the Spotlight: Raffles Design Show 2024, which will be held at Sutera Mall from 22 to 24 November 2024. This event celebrates the next generation of creative pioneers in Johor Bahru, showcasing their remarkable achievements and limitless potential while promoting the growth of arts and design within the local community.

In collaboration with Sutera Mall, over 30 Raffles Designers presented their works across various disciplines, including Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, and 服装设计, during this three-day event. The exhibition also featured presentations, inviting the public to engage with and provide feedback on the designs created by these emerging talents.

The opening ceremony took place on 23 November at 5:30 PM, featuring Associate Professor Greg Pritchard, President of Raffles University, alongside representatives from Sutera Mall. During the ceremony, Raffles University and Sutera Mall signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking the beginning of a significant collaboration aimed at fostering future partnerships between academia and industry.

To further engage the community, a group of Raffles University students had produced a zine focusing on Pekan Nanas, showcasing the unique attractions in Johor while reminding locals of the area’s rich cultural heritage.

A special thanks to Sutera Mall for their unwavering support, not only for providing the venue but for sharing in our vision of spotlighting young designers from Johor Bahru. We would also like to express our gratitude to our other sponsors, Bunny Print, Pro Uniform, Iskandar Investment Berhad and Tekan.co, for their dedicated support in making this event possible.

关于莱佛士大学

Situated in southeast Malaysia, in Medini, Iskandar, Raffles University has achieved a successful 4-star QS rating, with 5-stars in Employability, Teaching, Online Learning, and Inclusiveness categories. Raffles University continues to strive for excellence in delivering high-quality education and providing an enriching learning experience for our students.

About Sutera Mall

Spanning over 1,200,000 sqft, Sutera Mall boasts three retail floors and more than 250 outlets, offering a diverse range of products catering to families and shoppers of all ages. At Sutera Mall, we provide everyone with the opportunity to indulge in shopping and dining as a family and spend quality time together. We pride ourselves on creating amazing ambiances for all shoppers from every walk of life, especially during festive seasons.