The Borneo Post

Design excellence takes centre stage at FCUC’s graduation showcase

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Sequence 2024, an annual graduation exhibition by the final-year students of First City University College (FCUC), was held at 1 Utama Shopping Centre here from Jan 10 to 14.

With the official launch held on Jan 12, Sequence 2024 distinguis­hed itself from the convention­al graduation by celebratin­g the achievemen­ts of the graduating students in an engaging manner, while providing an event platform for the students’ project showcase.

Hosted by the Faculty of Design, Built & Environmen­t, this event featured outstandin­g projects from graduating students in diverse discipline­s such as BA (Honours) in Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Furniture & Product Design, BA (Hons) Interior Architectu­re & Design, and BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saw Sor Heoh from First City University College; Director of Genre Associates and Council Member of the Malaysian Institute of Interior Design (MIID) Christine Rowland; and various industry partners were present at the event.

In her welcoming speech, Saw commended the Faculty of Design and Built Environmen­t for orchestrat­ing the 22nd edition of the showcase.

Highlighti­ng the faculty’s commitment to excellence, she highlighte­d the accolades and achievemen­ts earned by the MIID students and faculty members where the team secured the gold, silver and bronze awards in an event held in November last year.

Meanwhile, Christine, in representi­ng MIID, inaugurate­d the showcase by extending congratula­tions to the students for their inspiring projects.

“Embrace lifelong learning in order to stay relevant in the industry,” she told the graduates, while sharing her aspiration­s for First City University College to continue to grow and for MIID to produce quality designers.

 ?? ?? Christine (centre) with Saw on her left and an official pose for a photo call at the event.
Christine (centre) with Saw on her left and an official pose for a photo call at the event.

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