Our multidisciplinary team brings together a wealth of expertise across design disciplines, united by a shared commitment to inclusive, human-centered design.

EMPATHY LAB

Rosa Lopes

Program Director, Interior Design Department
With a passion for spatial innovation and empathetic design, Rosa leads the Interior Design Department in shaping future-forward learning experiences.

Terrence Chong Meng Leong
Programme Director, Visual Communication Department
Terrence brings visionary leadership to the Visual Communication Department, fostering creativity and purposeful storytelling in visual design.

Cagil Yurdakul Toker
Senior Lecturer, Interior Design Department
Cagil’s academic work centers on sustainable and inclusive design, challenging students to explore how interior spaces can promote social equity and environmental responsibility.

Muhammad Syahmi bin Mohd Azlan
Lecturer, Animation, Visual Communication Department
Syahmi merges technical skill with narrative insight, helping students bring visual stories to life through animation and motion graphics.

VISIONARY FUTURE

Basak Yuksel Balakrishnan
Senior Lecturer, Interior Design Department
With a strong focus on practical application, Basak guides students in developing real-world design solutions that are both functional and grounded in sustainable practices.