KLDF 25 SYMPOSIUM

KLDF 25 SYMPOSIUM

Join us at the KL Design Festival Symposium on 25 October, 9:00–11:30 AM, at Audi A, SEGi University Kota Damansara, featuring Muntasir Mohamed, Pamela Tan, Tsubaki Studio, and .bungkus. Discover fresh ideas shaping Malaysia’s creative future as these visionary designers share insights on design, culture, and innovation in an inspiring morning of dialogue and exploration.

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Muntasir Mohamed is a London-based Graphic Designer and Illustrator operating an independent, multidisciplinary studio practice. With a distinct focus on image - making, his work thrives at the intersection of music, fashion, and contemporary culture.

Muntasir's visual language draws from a rich blend of graphic experimentation, storytelling, and cultural references translating ideas into bold, impactful visuals that resonate across both digital and print mediums. His collaborations span across album artwork, editorial illustration, merchandise design, brand identities, and creative direction, often blurring the lines between commercial and artistic expression.

Guided by a strong sense of visual rhythm and cultural relevance, he continues to build a body of work that speaks to the aesthetics of now while remaining timeless in it's craft.

Jay Lim and Vivian Toh are the co-founders and principal creative leads of TSUBAKI Studio, the award-winning design practice behind CUTOUT Magazine and home to many brands they’ve built and reimagined. Vivian is a storyteller known for her thoughtful approach to narrative and strategy, while Jay, a tastemaker in design aesthetics, is recognised for his refined visual sensibility and craftsmanship. Together, they bring nearly two decades of experience in brand identity and packaging design — blending clarity with craft.

Pamela Poh Sin Tan is an interdisciplinary artist - architectural designer who creates her artwork through explorations of art, architecture and design. Her work aims to blur the boundaries between creative disciplines invoking ambiguity in her art. Through her craft, she seeks the subtle unseen and intends to unveil the unknown delights in various scales. She aspires to create pieces that embody layers of spatial and experiential narratives.

Pamela Poh Sin Tan obtained her Masters in Architecture RIBA Part 2 (MArch) from the University of Greenwich, UK. Her first year MArch studio project entitled “Mappa Mundi: A Map Maker’s Dream” was selected to be exhibited in London’s The Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition 2015. She is the winner of the fifth and final cycle of the Tan Sri Chan Sau Lai Architecture Award in 2016. Recently, two of her projects, “Eden” and “Projection Kite”, won the Bronze and Merit awards respectively in the Design for Asia Award 2020 under the category of Environmental Design and, on 2021, “Eden” won best of the best for German Design Council- Iconic Award.

What’s become a cultural identifier to .bungkus and the decision to go with what is quick and convenient is actually a warning sign in light of a looming problem. Mio Miyasaka, Head of Design at .bungkus, aims to draw attention to an important issue—demonstrating that the value of design lies not only in its function or aesthetic, but also in its environmental impact.