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REKA Design Week 2026
Celebrating Design Excellence: Our Interior Design Students Triumph at REKA Design Week 2026
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Diploma in Interior Design students at the prestigious REKA Design Week 2026, hosted by the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers in Kuala Lumpur on 19 September 2026. This annual event brings together emerging creative minds and industry leaders from across the region, offering students a vital platform to showcase their innovative concepts, push creative boundaries, and benchmark their skills against rigorous industry standards.
Recognising Our Award Winners
Our students delivered exceptional work across two distinct competition categories, bringing home accolades that highlight both their spatial design capabilities and multimedia storytelling skills:
Future Kitchen System (Diploma Category)
Honourable Mention Award: Tay Joe Xua
Project: A forward-thinking, user-centric kitchen system designed to adapt to modern spatial constraints and evolving lifestyle habits.
Roots: Dignity in Cultural & Heritage (Video Competition Category)
Third Place Award: “The Johor Ancient Temple”
Student Team: Adrian Hiang Li Heng, Tiffany Yeo Wan Tze, Eric Oh Yi Yang, Charmaine Lee Xin Hui, and Lim Jia Yee
Project: A compelling short film exploring the historical significance, architectural heritage, and cultural dignity of the Johor Ancient Temple.
Nurturing Industry-Ready Creative Leaders
These awards are a direct reflection of our institutional commitment to practical, hands-on learning that extends beyond the classroom. By encouraging our students to participate in national competitions, we aim to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice, equipping them with the confidence and expertise needed to excel in the design industry.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to all our student awardees for their dedication, creativity, and hard work. We also express our sincere gratitude to our Lecturer-in-Charge, Miss Hui Yan Chiow, and the entire faculty for their continuous mentorship, support, and dedication to academic excellence.
