KLDF ‘25
Events
Schedule

From industry experience to academic challenges, KLDF brings design leaders relevant to today and tomorrow design challenges, from A.I, Craft and public empowerment.

FORUM:
On Handcrafting Colors

Between manipulating colors, to creating them as a form of guiding palettes for artworks or products, listen to both panelists, sharing their insights with over 30 years and more of experience working with colors such as legendary painter, Tajuddin Ismail and  Reita Rahim, who collaborates with Orang Asal to design craft products for the modern market.

18 October 25

12PM - 2PM
DC MALL, KL

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TALK SESSION:
Colors of Asia

Heavily researched prints on colors of one of the most diverse societies on the planet, were sold out. While the publication on Colors of Asia saw a limited print, the breadth of material from the publication was immense. Listen to the man who co-curated the project, William Harald Wong along with invited guests as we dive deep into what influences us, and how colors are shared throughout this region, called Asia.

19 October 25

12PM - 2PM
DC MALL, KL

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DIALOGUE:
Academics’ Role in Shaping Public Awareness of Design

Will academic role in design education to the public in Malaysia involve promoting  awareness, encouraging creative thinking, and engaging communities (via workshops, exhibitions, and public lectures). They  bridge the gap between institutions and society, making design more accessible and demonstrating its value in everyday life .
In this intimate and engaging session, we invited some of the leading Design educators and guests, which will share their thoughts and ideas on how public design awareness can impact society better.

22 October 25

3PM - 5PM
DC MALL, KL

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WORKSHOP:
Design KL Global

We invite students and aspiring visionaries to come and draw a vision of how Kuala Lumpur can be one of the leading Design capitals of the world. The program, led by Datuk Prof. Ian Davies @ Hj Iskandar Abdullah from CitySage, conducts a workshop that encourages the students to draw inspiration from the best ideas from the world. 

23 October 25

9AM - 4PM
DC MALL, KL

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