About F-IND
Why we exist and what we're fighting for
F-IND is a home-grown, non-profit advocacy organisation with a global network of creative professionals. We exist to support creators, designers, and the wider ecosystem of allied creative industries at every stage of their practice, through community, resources, and collective voice.
Our Commitment
Fair remuneration
Copyright protection
Equitable market share
Economic and moral recognition
Support for allied creative industries
Close protection gaps for interior designers & creatives
Mission
To empower the global creative community to advocate for fair standards, challenge exploitation, and push for international legislation protecting creators.
To unite creative industries through collaboration, research, and
advocacy, driving a global movement for legal recognition,
ethical practice, and accountability.
To create a collective platform for creatives to organise, voice
their rights, and influence policymakers toward fair international
laws.
To champion creatives’ rights by fostering solidarity, amplifying voices, and leading efforts to establish a global legal framework for protection and equity.
To strengthen the creative ecosystem through coordinated action,
transparent dialogue, and initiatives that pave the way for a just
international creative economy.
Movement
The Journey So Far
From a conversation between frustrated designers to a global movement spanning 15 countries. Here’s how we got here.
- Published The Rugged Walk
- Launched the “Let’s Be Real” workshop series.
- Delivered school outreach talks nationwide.
Partnered with tertiary institutions, including UKM, SEGi College, First City University, and others.
- Completion of The Dark Side of Free Design.
- Initiated Creative Hub industry events.
- Introduced the “No Free Design” educational module
Our Global Reach
F-IND is powered by a growing global network of over 100 active members, representing more than 15 countries worldwide. Our reach continues to expand with vibrant communities emerging throughout Asia, America, Africa, and Europe.
We are opening our doors to collaborations across:
Asia
East, South, West, Central
America
North and South
Africa
East, South, West, Southern
Europe
Northen, Western, Eastern
This is not to expand an empire, but to build a movement. We appoint voices on the ground who understand their own legislation, their own communities, their own realities.
Meet the team
Ed Mun
PRESIDENT
Ed brings over four decades of experience across Malaysia’s interior design landscape. He’s the founder of several prominent organisations, including S.U.A Interior, Ed Mun Academy, and Insight Interior Ed Mun (IIEM). His vision launched F-IND and continues to guide our mission.
RASHIDAH RIDHA
VICE PRESIDENT
Rashidah is a seasoned Intellectual Property practitioner. She brings 13 years of experience from IP Office Malaysia. Her expertise in IP-intensive environments strengthens our advocacy for creators’ rights and copyright protection.
Lois Yeap
Council Member
Andrew Lim
Council Member
Alice Soo
Deputy Treasurer
Alya Nadhirah
Council Member
Kurt Tan
Honorary Treasurer
Anne Lim
Council Member
