What are we looking for in Interior Design Category?

Chief Executive Designer, Blu Water Studio Sdn. Bhd.
Council Member, Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID)

"Its been a privilege for me to be the chief judge for this year AYDA. Over the years, the awards has grown to see more quality entries that reflect the high standard in interior design. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to all the winners. The award has been recognised in promoting awareness and professionalism in the industry, which is vital to the quality of design work in the sustainable and innovative community. I hope the award’s splendid success continue to make Malaysia vibrant and creative."

Principal, MZ Design Consultancy
Executive Director, TrisM Kontrak Sdn. Bhd.
President, AMPLE
Member of MIID, PAM, LAM

"Asia Young Designer Award, helps in grooming future caliber Architects and Interior Designers. It is a journey that is worth experiencing."

Chief Executive Designer, Ooi Design & Associates
Vice President, Malaysia Institute of Interior Designers (MIID)

"AYDA is a great initiative by Nippon Paint to show their commitment towards young designers, especially Architects and Interior Designers. It is also a great opportunity and platform to showcase their creativity and talent to the industry professionals, not only at the national level but Asia as a whole.

I feel that this has impacted many people, not only the students but also the public who are involved in organisations and associations to build their brand awareness. Students are definitely looking forward to joining in this yearly competition and this has influenced the universities and colleges to sets higher expectation and design standards. As for the judges, this is a good platform to see what are the young talents coming up within the new market.

As a whole, this is a great platform that gives exposure to amazing work, which students get recognition for it."

Managing Director, Innovative Space Dimension Sdn. Bhd.
Immediate Past President, MIID

Managing Partner, iPartnership Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Director, Studio Juno

"Awards are symbols of recognition accorded by peers in a particular industry. The ADYA awards challenge existing norms of thinking and practice. These awards carry significance in our fraternity as they give young designers an avenue and an opportunity to showcase their talents in the international arena, and gain recognition for their efforts in doing so. These awards encourage the cultivation of cognitive thought and practical application of ideas from the cerebral to the built form. We look forward to viewing the entries and encouraging the exchange of ideas in the sessions preceding the selection of the winners."

Director, HL Architecture Sdn. Bhd.
Associate Membership Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID)

Past Chairman, Green Building Index Accreditation Panel (GBIAP)
Past President, Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)
President, Malaysian Green Building Confederation (MGBC) 2018/19

"Year after year, I can see many participants put in a lot of effort and do a very good work in their joint projects; the design talent shown nowadays have improved, the designs have become better today and I think this is a good sign for the design industry. For judges, we are able to see more young talented designers coming into the market; we are able to influence them through this competition, for students, they are given an opportunity to expose themselves to the industry and showcase their design talent to the industry professionals. I am here to encourage the young designers; competition is a bridge for you to upgrade your design thinking, get the recognition, to advance yourself before you start work in the design industry. Grab the opportunity and prepare yourself to become better in the future."

Senior Manager Property Development, IJM Land Berhad

"AYDA is a platform that brings all the designers together. Look to an event we cultivate with great architecture, great design, great innovation and we are looking at something very good for the future. Basically design and innovation doesn’t come prestige and I think nowadays the students and young designers are actually showing a lot of potential from their design’s work, as a year progress, it’s become something that people are looking forward to, this is a celebration of excellent design.

Every year I see something new and different, something that shock my mind and it helps also judges, broaden out our mind and sensor, it is a two way learning process. I always tell the young designers that your mind is always your only boundary, design is boundless so go out there and try it out and enjoy yourselves and make a different."