Eekang OoiRethinking Success Metrics in the ESG and Circular Economy EraIn the age of sustainability, companies are increasingly adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria to demonstrate their…Jan 19Jan 19
Eekang OoiESG: Not Just a Trend, but a Personal Commitment for Real ChangeThis is the first posting to capture one of the important points that I highlighted during the recent Industrial Design Forum titled How…Jan 18Jan 18
Eekang OoiBeyond Aesthetics: Can Industrial Designers Revolutionize Farming?Industrial designers are often underestimated as mere creators of beautiful objects. However, their capabilities can expand beyond…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Eekang OoiWhy Jedi Mentors Make Better Lecturers: The Limitation of AI in Higher EducationIn a world where we rely on apps for directions and ask our phone app to play our favourite songs, AI could eventually replace human…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
Eekang OoiAligning Expectations: Fresh Industrial Design Graduates in Malaysia’s Furniture IndustryDiving deeper into my recent engagement with the Malaysian furniture industry, I’m driven to spotlight an enduring concern that demands our…Aug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023
Eekang OoiBeyond Classroom Walls: Bridging Learning Gaps through Trade Exhibitions.Today, we visited Archidex 2023. As an industrial design lecturer, bringing students to trade exhibitions is essential. This is the best…Jul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023
Eekang OoiThe Journey Towards Sustainable Material InnovationPeople often wonder, with an air of curiosity, “How did you find yourself in the world of sustainable materials research?” Being an…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Eekang OoiIntroducing Loriam — A sustainable material made from recycled cardboard.Seven months back, the School of Media, Arts and Design (SOMAD) at the Asia Pacific University of Innovation and Technology (APU) embarked…Jun 20, 2023Jun 20, 2023
Eekang Ooi“From Classroom to Marketplace: The Journey of a Sustainable Materials Initiative by a University…This article highlights the collaborative effort of the School of Media Art & Design (SOMAD) at Asia Pacific University of Technology &…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023
Eekang OoiinGreen Design MalaysiaDesign for Disassembly — A ready solution to cross over to Circular Furniture Design.Whenever I discuss knockdown furniture capabilities in my class, it is common for my students to reference IKEA’s knockdown design and…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
