PIXLGROUND - The Creative Playground

PIXLGROUND is a creative community at FabCafe KL where artists, illustrators, designers and makers come together to experiment, play, and bring digital art into tangible form. This community is built on exchange, shared process and hands-on exploration!

Creative Community

What is PIXLGROUND?

PIXLGROUND is a collaborative project and gathering—a creative playground where illustrators, designers and makers meet, experiment and bring their art into the physical world. Featured illustrators or designers will work alongside FabCafe KL for each volume or season where they can test, iterate and transform their digital work into tangible products you can touch, feel, hold and collect.

What is PIXLGROUND Showcase Day

The end of each volume culminates in what we call “Pixlground Showcase Day” where there will be an open sharing session by the illustrators of the process and their time in the ‘playground’.

Everyone is invited to come, listen, be inspired and see all the creation that was made at the ‘playground’. 

What Makes it Unique?

The heart of PIXLGROUND lies in collaboration and shared creativity

  • Collaborative Making – At PIXLGROUND, the illustrators and designers are directly involved in the production process — they’re experimenting with fabrication methods themselves (laser cutting, embroidery, UV printing). It’s not outsourced mass production — it’s co-creation.
  • Experimental, Small-Batch, Handmade Feel – Each item is made in smaller batches, using fabrication machines, often with test runs, variations and artist’s involvement in tweaking the process. The imperfections and one-offs become part of the charm.
  • Community and shared learning- PIXLGROUND is first and foremost a gathering space where artists, illustrators and designers come together to experiment, learn, and share skills. It’s rooted in creative exchange.
  • Accessible Making – Many of the fabrication methods used at PIXLGROUND are accessible: UV print, laser cut, embroidery, etc. — meaning artists don’t need to rely on factories, but can work directly with local makers and digital fabrication spaces like FabCafe KL.
  • Sustainable by Design – PIXLGROUND embraces the flexibility of digital fabrication — making only what’s needed, when it’s needed. Small runs, local production, and hands-on, iterative making help minimise waste while allowing room for experimentation, creativity, and intentional production.

Outline

Name

PIXLGROUND is a creative community at FabCafe KL where artists, illustrators, designers and makers come together to experiment, play, and bring digital art into tangible form. This community is built on exchange, shared process and hands-on exploration!

Mission

PIXLGROUND - The Creative Playground

Main base

Fabcafe Kuala Lumpur

How can i join the playground?

Are you an illustrator or a designer interested in joining the playground

We welcome all illustrators and designers to join us for each volume.

Write to us at info.kl@fabcafe.com with the subject “Pixlground”

How can i participate in "PIXLGROUND Showcase Day"

Interested to find out what the illustrators created in the playground?

Stay tuned for the PIXLGROUND Showcase Day event link!

Its a free entry event open to all! Just buy a drink from the cafe to support our creative gathering!

Members

  • Gwyneth Jong

    FabCafe Kuala Lumpur Co-founder

  • Andi Permadi

    FabCafe Kuala Lumpur Co-founder

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