Ever wondered about the invisible threads that exist between our past and present, where we have been, and who we are becoming? [Between Us] is a liminal space created by 7 graduating fine artists. It is a reflection on lives lived in transition, where change is the only constant and becoming is an ongoing process. In this unseen journey, our perspectives, emotions, stories, identities, and boundaries naturally reveal themselves and interconnect; with no fixed rules nor definitions. We are all living lives where we can become anything we aspire to be, just as art continuously reinvents itself to stay alive through the evolution of time. This is an invitation to reminisce about how we grow and transform. Come explore the memories and stories that connect our world to yours.

Inspired by Phosphorus (P₁₅), the vital element that forms the structural backbone of life and sparks cellular energy. The graduation exhibition "15%" brings together 15 graduating Interior Architecture & Design students!. Each designer brings a pure 1% of raw vision. Over time, these unique minds collided, reacted, and blended into an incredible transformation of art and space; forming what we call "creative chemistry", the invisible architect behind all great designs of space! Come see how the chemistry was brewed, feel the energy in person, and watch these designers fuse their visions to craft even more innovative forms of space!

The One Academy's Hall of Fame 2026 brought together students, lecturers, alumni and industry guests for an inspiring celebration of creativity, innovation and artistic achievement. This year's event highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of students across diverse creative disciplines. The event featured an impressive exhibition showcase, transforming the venue into a vibrant gallery of outstanding student work. From graphic design and illustration to animation, digital media, interior architecture, and other creative fields, visitors explored projects that reflected months of research, experimentation and craftsmanship. Each exhibit demonstrated not only technical excellence but also the originality and passion that define our creative community. The highlight of the evening was the prestigious Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony, where outstanding student projects across all majors were recognised for their excellence in concept, execution and innovation. As recipients took to the stage, the ceremony served as both a recognition of their achievements and an inspiration for aspiring creatives, exemplifying the academy's commitment to nurturing creative thinkers and future industry leaders. The event kept the audience on the edge of their seats as the winners were announced. The Best of the Best Idea award was presented to ‘Briefly Speaking’ by Hii Xin Hui in the Self-Promotion category, while the Best of the Best Craft award went to ‘The Last Alkonost’ in the Animated Short Film category. Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, members of the Music Club delivered a series of live performances that energized the audience throughout the evening. Their performances created memorable moments between award presentations and exhibition visits, showcasing another dimension of the academy's vibrant student culture. More than an awards presentation, Hall of Fame 2026 served as a platform to celebrate the creative journey of every student. It reflected the countless hours of dedication, collaboration, and perseverance invested in bringing ideas to life while providing opportunities for meaningful connections between students, educators, alumni and industry professionals. As the event concluded, Hall of Fame 2026 reaffirmed The One Academy's commitment to fostering creative excellence and empowering the next generation of designers, artists and innovators. The remarkable works on display and the achievements celebrated throughout the evening stand as a testament to the academy's vision of inspiring creativity that makes a lasting impact.

The London-based D&AD Awards are widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious accolades in advertising and graphic design. In the winners’ announcement on 30 June 2026, only two submissions from Malaysia received awards in this highly competitive international competition. A team of four students from the Diploma in Visual Communication Design programme – Sun Jia Yang, Amy Ding Zi Yi, Arviola Poa and Puteri Nur Mysarah Iskandar – won one of the most prestigious honours, the “Wood Pencil”, at the international D&AD New Blood Awards. The award recognises outstanding work by students and emerging creatives in design, advertising, illustration, animation, digital, branding, product design, and related creative disciplines. This latest achievement marks another milestone for The One Academy, bringing a total of eight awards won in the five years we have participated in the D&AD New Blood Awards, underscoring our academy’s consistent success on the international creative stage. Participating in the competition was both an exciting and meaningful experience for the team. The journey was far from easy, as many of their proposed ideas were rejected during critique sessions with their lecturers. “However, thanks to the guidance of our lecturers and our team’s determination to never give up, we eventually brought home the Wood Pencil. Winning this award made me realise that all the hard work, rejection and constant refinement were worth it,” said Sun. Their winning submission, “Send Me Shifts”, was awarded as one of the best works of the year in its category. The team responded to a creative brief by giffgaff and The Big Issue to develop a solution addressing how mobile connectivity and data can be used as a force for social good to support people experiencing digital exclusion. Participants were challenged to create innovative ideas that help disadvantaged people access opportunities while using connectivity as a tool for education, employment and financial inclusion. “Our idea is simple but powerful. There are around one million NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) in the UK. At the same time, many gig job opportunities are available online. Through our research, we discovered that some people owned smartphones but couldn't afford mobile data. So, we came up with a tagged SIM card that delivers gig job opportunities via SMS without requiring mobile data or Wi-Fi,” Sun explained. Reflecting on their experience, the team shared that The One Academy has trained them to think more critically and empathetically as designers. They learned to prioritise solving real problems over creating work that merely looks visually appealing, and to let go of ideas they personally favoured if those ideas did not effectively address the client's objectives. “If you put in the effort, do proper research, stay curious, and never give up, you’ll eventually develop ideas that genuinely solve problems. A great idea is important, but strong execution is what brings that idea to life. Don't be afraid to experiment, learn new techniques, enjoy the learning process, and keep improving with every project,” he concluded.