Tanthai Pongstien
Founder @ Wonderstruck
Storytelling for over $4B in fundraises. Prev Head of Design @ Dorm Room Fund.
17th-18th October
The One Academy Sunway
A new era of design has arrived. We are now on the frontiers of limitless possibility where dreams can become reality in a matter of mere hours, and entire worlds built by just one person from an idea.
No other course represents this frontier better than DMD. Join us for two days of intense fun where we'll learn how to build and ship crazy ideas. World class tools, RM5000 in prizes and wonderful creations await. See you there.
Tanthai Pongstien
Founder @ Wonderstruck
Cheang Lin Yew
Head Of DMD @ TOA
Our Studio
We're Wonderstruck, the design studio partnering with The One Academy to bring Wonderbuilds26' to life. We work with ambitious teams to build brands for what comes next, from emerging technology to new ideas in finance.
At Wonderbuilds26', we're here to share how we approach design and help the next generation of designers turn their ideas into work they're proud to ship.
Core Sponsors
Framer turns your designs into real, live websites — no code, no developers, no waiting. What you imagine on the canvas, the world sees in minutes.
The world's largest design reference library. Mobbin shows you exactly how top apps are built, screen by screen.
From color-accurate monitors to interactive displays, ViewSonic brings ideas into focus. Built for creating, collaborating, and seeing every detail.
Event Agenda
titlespeakers
Student Registration @ TOA
3rd Floorn/a
Opening KeynotesTanthai Pongstien (Founder @ Wonderstruck Studio), Cheang Lin Yew (Head of DMD @ TOA)
The Starter Pack WorkshopSean Carroll (Designer @ Wonderstruck Studio)
What Is Taste?Tanthai Pongstien (Founder @ Wonderstruck Studio)
The Build Beginsn/a - sprint kickoff
Speakers
Sean Carroll
Designer @ Wonderstruck
Shaping digital products and brands from 0 to 1. TOA Alumni, ex-Binance.
External Judges
Rachel How
Video Lead @ Mobbin
UI/UX creator and YouTube powerhouse. Bringing design to life as Mobbin’s Video Lead.
Ray Thian
Regional Head of Design & Research
20+ years shaping digital products across fintech, digital banking, and telco - from Touch 'n Go eWallet to Celcom.
FAQs
A hackathon is a sprint-style event where teams/individuals take an idea and turn it into a working product within a short window. At Wonderbuilds26' you'll go from concept to shipped product in 16 hours, with workshops, mentors and cutting-edge AI tooling to help you move fast.
Day 1 kicks off on the 17th of October at The One Academy Sunway - registration opens at the 3rd floor. The build runs through to Day 2, closing with the awards ceremony on the 18th.
Yes, this event is completely free to join.
The event will begin on 9AM, 17th October and end at 6PM on both days. It will be two full days of workshops, lectures and building. The full event agenda will be released closer to the start date.
Any registered student can take the crown. The top 5 students pitch their builds to our judges on Day 2, and the winners share RM5K in prizes.
Yes - meals and snacks are covered for the duration of the event. Bring your laptop and your appetite; we'll handle the rest.
Unfortunately not at this stage, but you get to walk away with a portfolio piece you can be proud of!