Building on the success of hosting the Good Design Week (GDW) 2019 and the 4th International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (i-CoME) 2021, Swinburne Sarawak is proud to host the Cultural Entrepreneurship Factory 2022.
The Cultural Entrepreneur Factory highlights the richness offered by the diverse regional cultural heritage in the South East Asia context, particularly from Borneo.
The factory shall showcase how elements of unique and diverse culture and heritage are fused and embedded in various contemporary creative outcomes, including digital games, animation, film, fashion, packaging and music. Indirectly, this has an impact on the preservation and promotion of our rich cultural heritage.
Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus is an Australian branch campus located in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, which lies on the island of Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, and home to many unique species of wildlife. Well-known for its professionally accredited courses, engagement with industry and providing real-world experience, Swinburne in Australia and Sarawak offers a unique university experience.
The University boasts state-of-the-art facilities in an urban campus at a strategic location in the state's capital. Its up-to-date facilities, high-quality teaching, opportunities to engage with industry, and flexible study options have brought together staff and students from more than 60 countries and a multi-cultural campus.
The inaugural Cultural Entrepreneurship Factory 2022 aims to showcase and celebrate the local and regional researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, industry and government bodies in the cultural entrepreneurship discipline.
The two-day event shall be:
Prof. Khoa Do
Head of Design Education in Practice
Noor Irwan Junaidy
Animation Producer & Co-Founder, R&D Studio
Suan Goh
Co-Founder & Visual Magician @ CtrlD Studio | Volunteer @ G4CAPAC
Aurelia Liu
Museum Exhibition Design & Development
Neng Kho Razali
Cultural Entrepreneur & Fashion Designer
Heidi Munan
Creative Fibre Art Artist
Sylvester Wielding Jussem
Lecturer & Modern and Contemporary Artist
Neng Kho Razali
Cultural Entrepreneur & Fashion Designer
Leonard Siaw
Mural Artist-Painter
Ashly Nandong
Contemporary Visual Artist
Gerald T.J. Goh
President of Sarawak Handicraft and Souvenir Association
Date: Friday, 21 October 2022 & Saturday, 22 October 2022
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue: Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus & The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching
A local culture inspired design competition was held before this upcoming event.
Winners shall be announced on the first day of the event.
