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Vinod Nair

Vinod J. Nair is a Senior Lecturer at The Design School, Taylor’s University, Malaysia. He is an educator, designer and photographer that has plied his trade in the industries of Mumbai, India and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has over 20+ years of experience in teaching and learning. His interest are wide ranging and they involve type design, heraldry, general history and politics. He is often in conflict with the status quo and his projects are not only an outlet, but also an avenue to showcase his design solutions — these days they tend to relate to government agencies. Opinions expressed here are solely his own and do not represent the views or opinions of his employer or this site.
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Graphic V. Culture

Is your school’s emblem truly a badge of pride—or just another forgettable design?

by Vinod NairAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025
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Edu Graphic Type

Readi: A ‘Font’ To Teach Children To Write

by Vinod NairFebruary 25, 2025August 6, 2025
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Graphic

Football Club Badges in Malaysia—Ranked and Reimagined

by Vinod NairSeptember 27, 2024July 9, 2025
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Project Ilmu Visual logo in the form of a coat of arms.
Social Design

Project Ilmu Visual: A Visual Literacy Workshop

by Vinod Nair, Jinchi Yip-EganJanuary 16, 2024December 19, 2024
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Graphic Type

Finding Type: A Novel Typographic Exercise

by Vinod NairAugust 6, 2023December 13, 2023
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Graphic Social Design

Do You Know the Origins of Flags and of Your Flag?

by Vinod NairJanuary 15, 2023December 13, 2023
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Graphic Social Design

Oldest School ‘Badges’ of Malaysia: Revised (Part II)

by Vinod NairNovember 4, 2022December 13, 2023
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Graphic Social Design

Oldest School ‘Badges’ of Malaysia: Revised (Part I)

by Vinod NairAugust 28, 2022June 10, 2025
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Graphic Social Design

Why Do Malaysian School ‘Badges’ Look The Way They Do?

by Vinod NairJanuary 14, 2022December 13, 2023
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News + Events

How To Make A Reusable Sanitary Pad: LaunchPad

by Vinod NairAugust 2, 2021May 29, 2023
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12 Aug

"Is your school’s emblem truly a badge of pride—or just another forgettable design?" by Vinod Nair

In my latest article, I explore common issues in M'sian schl. badge design & share guidelines...



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11 Aug

"Letters of Heritage: Designing a Batik Font" by Anggia Tsani

"I chose to create a font that addresses a problem close to my heart, combining cultural heritage with contemporary typography."

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6 Aug

"Satosch: Designing a Typeface for a Cryptocurrency Exchange" by Valerius Wirawan

"Have you ever wondered how a typeface could embody the bold spirit of the crypto universe?"

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"Quanta – A Modular Typeface for a Creative Future" by Adam Lam

"For this project, I wanted to create a [...] font that goes beyond functionality and into the realm of concept-driven, contemporary design."

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