From architecture to art installation, interior design to industrial design, these Malaysian female designers are making their mark in industries typically dominated by men.
Tell us more about your creative process.
Pamela Tan (PT) The design process is my favourite part of a project because it’s a period of discovery; I never know what’s the final outcome and that is the exciting part. I love how the final outcome can still surprise me every time.
My design process varies with the type of projects I m working on but generally, it starts with finding a subject or a narrative. These could include elements of history or research based on colour and material studies. These findings were then translated into design characteristics, taxonomy or modular pieces. This is where I began my experimental phase; I experiment with different materials, building prototypes, and understand them through a process of trial and error. The final design outcome is literally the final prototype.