AL-MUTTAQIN CHINESE MOSQUE INSPIRES TIDBITS CONTAINERS DESIGN

Abstract

Creating a design has become more attractive, and the importance of creative ideation is essential when it comes to the adaptation of a distinctive design across any subject matter. This study, therefore, focus on mosque structures as a source of inspiration for titbits containers. Furthermore, the study's philosophy is to convey the meaning of cultural fusion in Malaysia through kitchen product design. The Al-Muttaqin Chinese Mosque in Melaka is considered a cultural fusion due to its construction combining two architectural design styles. An extensive literature search was conducted using different and relevant sets of keywords in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, and design attributes were collected and screened to form questionnaires. 50 set questionnaires were distributed at random to students from College of Creative Arts, UiTM Shah Alam. Thematic analysis was used to examine the three main sections and themes that emerged. This scope study encourages an open approach, particularly among students who will be dealing with the new world of design in order to develop a sustainable understanding of alternatives in order to be more creative in creating more unique designs. This finding explains how product design inspired by cultural fusion, such as the Al-Muttaqin Chinese Mosque, increased customer attraction in terms of the product's unique value as well as the innovation that is done and marketable. The proposed ideation can be used to improve design research and development. This may guide and stimulate designers to evaluate the proposed idea and with an established of cultural fusion in Malaysia for such as product design for implementation.