About
Mia is a creative and detail-oriented individual with a strong passion for design, visual storytelling and creative expression.
Having always been drawn to art, hands-on making and experimenting with different ways to communicate ideas, emotions and experiences visually, she enjoys challenging herself creatively and developing work that feels thoughtful, engaging and personal.
Mia's interest in design comes from a curiosity about how visuals can shape emotions, perspectives and connections. She loves exploring different forms of creativity, from editorial layouts and visual composition to photography and tactile making. She is especially interested in creating work that not only looks visually compelling but also encourages interaction, reflection and emotional connection.
Beyond design, Mia also has experience teaching and working with children and students. She enjoys creating positive and supportive learning environments where individuals feel encouraged to express themselves creatively and grow in confidence. Being able to connect with others, share knowledge and inspire creativity is something she genuinely finds meaningful and rewarding.
As a creative individual, Mia values curiosity, growth, and self-expression. She believes that design is a powerful form of communication that allows ideas and stories to be expressed in meaningful ways.
“Ape Func Malam Ni” [What’s The Plan Tonight]
“Ape Func Malam Ni” is short for “Ape Function Malam Ni,” a commonly used Malay slang phrase that translates to “What’s the move tonight?” or “What’s the plan tonight?”.
Often used casually in everyday conversations among youths, the phrase reflects a sense of community, spontaneity and social connection, which became a key inspiration behind the artwork.
This work reinterprets the narrative of Malay culture through a bold and contemporary visual style, blending traditional references with modern pop-culture aesthetics to create an engaging and immersive experience.
Inspired by local folklore, kampung elements and street culture, the illustration transforms familiar cultural symbols into expressive and playful visuals.
A comic-inspired illustration style with vibrant colours, exaggerated forms and dynamic typography was chosen to reflect the energy and evolving identity of contemporary Malay culture. Through this approach, the work aims to create a sense of familiarity and connection while encouraging younger audiences to reconnect with their cultural roots in a fresh and relatable way.
Digital Echoes: A Coded Experience
This project explores the relationship between programming and visual design. Using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding, Mia experimented with algorithms, shapes, movement and patterns to produce digital visuals that blend structure with creativity.
The project investigates how code can function not only as a technical tool, but also as a medium for artistic expression. By transforming digital outputs into printed and tangible formats, the work bridges the gap between screen-based design and physical interaction. The zine format encourages viewers to engage with the artworks in an interactive and personal way, while the poster expands the visuals into a larger immersive composition.
Through this process, the project highlights the potential of creative coding in contemporary design, where technology, experimentation and visual storytelling intersect.
Noise as Narrative I The Unheard Layers of the City: Where Vitilaty Meets the Noise of Excess
A city is never truly silent.
Noise as Narrative transforms urban chaos into a visual experience, exploring how distortion, movement and sensory overload shape the emotional rhythm of the city.
Watch video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHL9aPySwcB/?igsh=MWRwZjV2MmYwNTd3bg==
Noise as Narrative is an experimental design project that investigates noise pollution within urban environments, particularly in fast-paced cities. The project explores how sound, distortion and sensory overload shape emotional experiences and influence the way people interact with their surroundings.
Using abstract visuals, motion graphics, and digital manipulation, the work transforms invisible environmental noise into a visible narrative. Chaotic textures, glitches, and distorted visuals were created and enhanced through TouchDesigner, allowing us to experiment with generative visuals, movement, layering and real-time visual effects that mimic the overwhelming rhythm of the city.
The distorted aesthetics reflect the tension between vitality and excess while questioning how urban environments impact human perception and emotional connection. Rather than presenting noise solely as a disturbance, the project reframes it as a cultural and emotional layer embedded within the identity of a city.
Through immersive visual storytelling and experimental digital media, Noise as Narrative encourages viewers to rethink the way they listen to, experience and emotionally navigate urban spaces.
The process behind Noise as Narrative. Experimenting with projections, lighting and camera angles to recreate the immersive feeling of being inside an exhibition space.
One of the experimental visuals created for Noise as Narrative. Recorded urban footage transformed through TouchDesigner using distortion, layering and generative effects to reflect the chaotic rhythm and sensory overload of the city.
David Gan Chong Jin
Audrey Khoo Jing Wen
Lee Zhi Wei
Vardhini Pendharkar
Shraddha Giria
Kim Sungwook
