Utan king: born for adventure

Yusof, Ismail and Nazrin, Nizar and Subri, Shafila and Shariff, Qatrunnisa and Awang Besar, Nazirul Mubin (2025) Utan king: born for adventure. Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025. pp. 15-22. ISSN 978672948780

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Abstract

Utan King is a proudly homegrown Malaysian label redefining outdoor wear for Southeast Asian explorers. With a vision rooted in resilience, style, and functionality, the brand introduces its flagship product: the Primal Gorpcore Jacket. Designed with Malaysia’s tropical and unpredictable climate in mind, the jacket strikes a seamless balance between urban style and rugged performance in the outdoors. The Primal Gorpcore Jacket comes in three signature variants—Kong, Tiger, and Owl—each inspired by nature’s most iconic creatures. Kong embodies raw strength and is built for those who thrive in extreme conditions. Tiger represents agility and precision, perfect for fast-paced movement. Owl is tailored for cooler environments, ideal for chilly highland nights. All three versions feature warm fleece linings and waterproof shells, ensuring wearers stay dry and comfortable whether trekking through jungles, venturing into the highlands, or navigating city streets. Utan King’s brand identity is bold and unapologetic. Its visual language incorporates powerful gorilla motifs, mountain silhouettes, and vivid design accents, all underscored by the tagline “Born For Adventure.” More than just functional clothing, Utan King has evolved into a lifestyle movement. The brand extends its narrative through merchandise, character-driven storytelling, immersive campaigns, and a vibrant digital presence, capturing the spirit of a generation that seeks meaning in motion. For Malaysians and Southeast Asians who embrace both urban grit and natural exploration, Utan King stands as a symbol of fearless self-expression. Whether climbing, commuting, or creating, this is gear made for those who dare to push boundaries and venture beyond the ordinary.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
Creators
Email / ID Num.
Yusof, Ismail
Ismailyusof626@gmail.com
Nazrin, Nizar
nizarnazrin@uitm.edu.my
Subri, Shafila
shafilla@uitm.edu.my
Shariff, Qatrunnisa
qatrunnisa@uitm.edu.my,
Awang Besar, Nazirul Mubin
nazirulab@uitm.edu.my
Contributors:
Contribution
Name
Email / ID Num.
Editor
Shawalluddin, Syahrini
syahrini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Jamaludin, Juaini
juaini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Hassan, Normaziana
normazianahassan@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Mohd Yusof, Fadila
fadila675@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: N Fine Arts > NC Drawing. Design. IIlustration
N Fine Arts > NC Drawing. Design. IIlustration > Graphic art materials
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus > Faculty of Art and Design
Journal or Publication Title: Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025
ISSN: 978672948780
Page Range: pp. 15-22
Keywords: Adventure, Outdoor, Gorpcore, Duruballity, Comfortable
Date: 2025
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/134178
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