Creative education includes active cognitive processes such as creating, problem-solving, reasoning, decision making and evaluation. However, the process requires appropriate human resources with the right academic attributes to guide the process along, most especially in the upcoming conceptual age where people will no longer live in the sequential, logical and analytical order of information age but rather a nonlinear, intuitive and holistic world. Therefore, this paper seeks the knowledge regarding the type of brain require in conceptual age, illuminates on the attributes of best academicians required in creative education. It also proposed the learning and teaching method that academicians in creative education can use in teaching and learning process.
Successful business enterprises are to a great extent determined by strong sales and overall low operational cost; as a result, improving quality and reducing cost have been one of the important tasks for any business enterprise. These will help in achieving high quality products at reasonable price. Thus, due to the effectiveness ofSix Sigmain improving quality and reducing cost, it has become an excellent initiative that is gaining momentum in the business world. However, academics have conducted little research regarding this phenomenon, especially on it applicability in manufacturing industries. Therefore, this paper seeks the knowledge regarding howP-Diagram Model(Taguchi Method) can be applied in product development stage to achieve Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). The paper illuminates on “Process” as the basic unit for Six Sigma and how production process can be enhanced usingP-diagram. Following this understanding, the paper demonstrates how P-diagram can be applied in conceptualizing and developing product ideas that put into consideration users intent (User-centred design), reduce variations and thus, lower the risk of product failing.
Kelantan state, regarded as the cradle of Malay culture is not only known for her unique cultural heritage, but also a land blessed with both metallic and non-metallic minerals. These include enormous clay deposits discovered in six (6) districts with estimated total reserve of 29.4 million tonnes of ball clay and 51.5 million tonnes of mottled clay. Hence, this paper investigates the physiochemical and mineralogical properties of the clay deposits. This was achieved by reviewing existing literatures and reports at the Mineral and Geoscience Department, Malaysia. The properties investigated were green and fired clay colour, plasticity, green strength, dry and fired shrinkage, porosity, chemical and mineral composition. The properties of the clay revealed that they have geographical IP potential; particularly, the predominantly off-white fired colour of the ball clay at temperature range of 900-11000C can secure an identity for Kelantan ceramics in the local, national or international market. Based on these properties, the ball clay is applicable for table ware, earthenware and local tile production while the mottled clay has a potential use for vitrified clay pipe, local tile and brick production.
The development of postmodern theory, are based on contemporary cultural thought and practice. That is; the eclectic mixture of any tradition with that of its immediate. Thus, Postmodernists artists have shown the taste for hybrids, which involves conjoining two different techniques or cultures across the units of time, background and place. This conjunction or creative binding (hybrid) enables the appreciation of both sides of the equation and their union. Therefore, this study employed a deductive and practice-led approach to determine how viable rapid prototyping technology can improve the production process. However, in order to avoid outright elimination of the artisanal skills, the study examines the viability of integrating the conventional skill and modern technology as hybrid technique. The findings from the study revealed that the integration of rapid prototyping and hand-turning (conventional technique) is a viable hybrid production technique that can reduce the development time drastically, enhance product quality and reduce the development cost reasonably in ceramic production.
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