Taking innovations to the market

1 App-solutely fun: Dr Kiani demonstrates how the IBS Foreman works. The game application is interesting and improves accuracy on construction knowledge. 2 For better posture: Nik Aizan says that the chair his team designed will prevent pupils from slouching.Inset: Both the table and chair can be disassembled after use and placed into the box.

LOCAL innovators are stepping up their game to come up with unique ways to cut costs, boost utilisation of local raw material and improve living standards for Malaysians.

Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) recent Innovation Open Day (IOD), showcased a number of promising inventions from its Faculty of Design and Architecture, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.