%0 Conference Paper
%A Hazalina Hashim, 
%A Yuzery Yusoff, 
%A Open University Malaysia (OUM),
%B International Conference on Education (ICE 2019)
%C Kuala Lumpur
%D 2019
%F library_repository:1159
%K Capacity Building, Graphic Design, OER, OSS, Inkscape
%P 3-9
%T Capacity building through graphic design software  usage in Open University Malaysia
%U https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1159/
%X In the rising economy and fast paced technologies, companies are finding ways to build  the capacity of their workforce using cheaper or free technology solutions that can  collaborate, share, develop the relevant knowledge and skills. This process is a priority  in order to obtain, improve, and retain the skill needed to do their jobs competently or  to a greater capacity. Therefore, the widespread use of open educational resources  particularly free software seems to offer promising solution in capability building  efforts of an individual or organisation facing constraints in the workplace. Thus, this  study aims to explore the effectiveness of capacity building initiatives through the use  of graphic design software for the targeted support workforce of Open University  Malaysia. Accordingly, several workshops were conducted using graphic design  software known as Inkscape. Furthermore, a survey was carried out to explore the  awareness, perceived ease of use and intention to use of the Inkscape software. The  results are very positive and encouraging, especially when the participant are able to  create attractive design works and are willing to continue producing them at their  workplace. (Abstract by authors)