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EQUINOVA | DDM223 Final Year Exhibition

EQUINOVA | DDM223 Final Year Exhibition

by | 30 May, 2025 | Event, Exhibition, Project

EQUINOVA is Digital Media Final Year Exhibition exploring themes of equality, inclusion, and social awareness through interactive and visual experiences.

đź’¬ Topics include:

🎓 Teen & Youth Education
đź©ş Health & Awareness
♿ Disability & Accessibility
♀️ Women Equality
đź’» Tech & Inclusivity
🌏 Cultural Awareness

Mah Meri: The Spirit Within | Interactive Projection Mapping by Amelia Chong Tsui Tong

Mah Meri: The Spirit Within is an interactive storytelling project that raises awareness about the cultural erasure faced by the Mah Meri tribe due to land loss and modernisation. Using projection mapping and sensor-based interaction, it aims to preserve and share the tribe’s spiritual stories of Mah Meri with younger generations while promoting cultural recognition and support.

Taptile | Interactive Taptile Paving by Carrie Lye Xin Yi & Hue Zhi Xuan

TapTile is an inclusive navigation system designed to improve travel for visually impaired individuals by enhancing tactile paving with audio feedback and unique surface patterns. Addressing confusion in public spaces, it aims to help users move independently and safely while raising awareness through multimedia engagement.

AjarKits | Offline e-Learning Mobile App by Chau Siau Wei

AJARKITS is an offline e-learning platform designed to support rural students, especially from the Orang Sungai and Kadazan-Dusun communities, who face language barriers, poor internet access, and limited resources. The project aims to make learning Bahasa Malaysia and English more accessible and enjoyable through interactive, offline lessons and quizzes tailored to their needs.

UNMUTE | AI powered Digital Installation by Tan Ji Kean

UNMUTE is an AI-powered interactive installation designed to help Chinese vernacular school students practise Bahasa Malaysia in a fun and engaging way. Addressing the low BM proficiency among students, the project uses a character-like chatbot named Pulse to encourage meaningful language use through playful, voice-based interaction.

Whispers of Flowers | Interactive Digital Installation by Wong Ming Vae

Whispers of Flowers is an interactive installation that uses voice and storytelling to help people open up about mental health struggles. Symbolised by blooming digital flowers, the project aims to reduce stigma, encourage emotional expression, and promote healing through shared experiences.

280 Days of Bummer | Narrative 2D Game by Voon Run En

280 Days of Bummer is an interactive video game that educates teenagers on safe sex practices through storytelling, mini-games, and decision-based gameplay. Addressing the lack of proper sex education in Malaysia, it aims to help teens make informed, responsible choices and reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies.

Beyond The Blood | Multimedia Project by Tai Yuan Xuan

Beyond the Blood is an interactive multimedia campaign that raises awareness about the hidden struggles of Thalassemia patients. Through a physical pump installation and animated storytelling, the project highlights the fatigue and social misconceptions patients face, encouraging empathy and equal treatment.

Two Hands, One Experience | UX Simulation by Loh Pei Shien

Two Hands One Experience is a UX simulation project that highlights the challenges left-handed users face with right-hand-biased mobile interfaces. By designing an intentionally difficult UI for right-handed users, it raises awareness among designers about the importance of inclusive and accessible design for all users.

Unspoken Pain | Motion Graphic Video by Ivan Lay Jiun Yu

Unspoken Pain is a motion graphic animation that explores how toxic masculinity in Malaysian schools pressures boys to suppress emotions, leading to isolation, bullying, and psychological distress. Using a dark, symbolic visual style, the project aims to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about emotional well-being and the harmful effects of gender norms.

More photos & videos will be uploaded here soon.)

Embracing the Digital Renaissance: Hwa Shee Huei’s Captivating Art Exhibition

Embracing the Digital Renaissance: Hwa Shee Huei’s Captivating Art Exhibition

by | 20 Jul, 2020 | Exhibition, Project

In a world constantly evolving with technological advancements, artist Hwa Shee Huei has embarked on a mesmerizing artistic journey, exploring the gradual assimilation of the digital realm into our everyday lives. Through a unique combination of physical and virtual platforms, Huei’s solo art exhibition takes viewers on a captivating three-year exploration of her own adaptation to the digital world. With a focus on colorful neon aesthetics and three distinct modes of visual experience, her art posters transcend traditional boundaries and offer a thought-provoking glimpse into the hidden coexistence of the digital and physical domains.

Neon-Inspired Environments Stepping into Hwa Shee Huei’s art exhibition is like immersing oneself in a vibrant dreamscape. Inspired by the allure of colorful neon lights, the artist has meticulously designed environments that stimulate the senses and create an atmosphere of intrigue. The exhibition space radiates with vivid hues, casting a warm glow that beckons viewers to explore the captivating fusion of art and technology.

An Artistic Evolution At the heart of the exhibition are three distinctive art posters, each offering a unique perspective on the assimilation of art into the digital world. These posters are not merely static displays but rather gateways to a multi-dimensional experience, enabling viewers to delve deeper into the artist’s vision.

  1. Normal Eye Viewing: At first glance, the art posters appear as masterful compositions that can be appreciated in their own right. Huei’s exceptional talent shines through in her intricate use of colors, shapes, and textures, drawing viewers in and inviting them to explore the deeper layers of her artwork.
  2. UV Light Glow: As viewers approach the posters with curiosity, a new dimension unfolds before their eyes. Under UV light, the neon-inspired elements on the posters come to life, radiating with a captivating luminosity. This transformative effect symbolizes the hidden presence of the digital realm, which subtly permeates our lives, waiting to be discovered.
  3. AR Interactive Scan Poster: The pinnacle of Huei’s artistic exploration lies in the integration of augmented reality (AR) technology. By using a smartphone or tablet to scan the posters, viewers are transported into a realm where the physical and digital merge seamlessly. Virtual elements come alive, dancing alongside the tangible art, creating an immersive experience that challenges the boundaries between reality and the digital landscape.

Unveiling the Digital Coexistence Through her art exhibition, Hwa Shee Huei eloquently demonstrates how the digital world coexists with our physical reality, often unbeknownst to us. With each poster and interactive experience, she invites viewers to reflect on the gradual influence technology has on our daily lives, blurring the lines between the tangible and the virtual.

Hwa Shee Huei’s solo art exhibition is an enthralling testament to the transformative power of technology and its integration into the realm of art. Her neon-inspired environments, combined with the trilogy of art posters, provide a unique and multi-dimensional experience for visitors. By seamlessly blending the physical and digital worlds, Huei highlights the unnoticed presence of the digital realm and encourages us to embrace the evolving landscape of our digital age. Through her masterful artistry, Huei inspires viewers to pause and ponder the influence of the digital revolution on our perception of art and reality.