48 final year students, comprising both diploma and degree programmes, along with their 4 lecturers gathered for the AYDA Awards 2024 Briefing at the Faculty of Design & Built Environment on 14 March 2024.

The session commenced with informative presentations by the two AYDA Awards 2024 representatives, Ms. Victoria Su and Ms. Nurul Marini binti Zainal Rashid. Their presentation/discussions spanned from the inception of the AYDA Awards to the intricacies of submission criteria. Additionally, the representatives generously shared guidance and strategies to aid students in elevating the calibre of their entries for the competition.

As a gesture of gratitude for their attendance and participation in the briefing session, the students were pleasantly surprised with complimentary gifts from the organiser, Nippon Paint.

In summary, the AYDA Awards 2024 Briefing was well received by the enthusiastic students. It not only imparted valuable insights into the competition but also laid the groundwork for recognition and triumph among budding designers.

Furthermore, the excitement among the students was palpable, fuelled by the notable achievements of their seniors in previous AYDA Awards editions. Eager to emulate their predecessors’ success, the students left the briefing brimming with enthusiasm and determination to excel in the forthcoming competition.