ONLOOK explores the tension between societal structure and personal identity. Many millennials today move from task to task, role to role. They become defined by work, responsibility and expectations. Over time, identity becomes tied to productivity. Without these roles, who are we?

Inspired by hip-hop culture’s reclamation of rigid spaces for expression and belonging, ONLOOK creates an environment that encourages self-expression, reflection, and the freedom to redefine oneself beyond imposed structures.

Category
Sustainable Cities and Communities

Diploma in
Interior Architecture & Design

Shazana Binte Mohamed Noor

Key Skills

Human-centered Design
Concept Development
Collaboration

I aim to design for people and their stories first. I believe spaces should reflect the emotions and experience. Like observing life, understanding how people interact with their surroundings, and translating that into thoughtful, meaningful design. Challenges push me to be creative, adaptable, and resourceful, but I always aim to keep design honest and human. I want my work to make people pause, feel, or reflect, creating environments where they can be themselves. Design, for me, is about empathy in action.