In this paper, the Batik Merbok motifs are proposed to be used in porcelain wares using 3D (CAD) software. The natural motifs developed are seen to have potential to be incorporated in tableware collections or as a daily home-product usage. It is a conceptual paper which explaining the motifs developed by Batik Merbok and discussing the 3D (CAD) design developments. The motifs were developed with a combination of flora, fauna and the humanmade historical artefacts which were inspired from the surrounding areas of Merbok, Kedah. A detail research results are not yet conclusive; therefore, the researchers will continue to develop the porcelain wares further and investigate the consumer perceptions towards the incorporation of the batik motifs. It is one of the sole efforts of bringing Batik Merbok into exploring another genre of designs.

Forty different mangrove species found their home in Sungai Merbok, Sungai Petani, Kedah, the highest among other mangrove ecosystems in Malaysia. This region is notable for its magnificent landscape and also rich environment, which the United Nations have recognised as one of the world's few significant biospheres. However, several species, particularly in Merbok, are threatened. Therefore, the objective of this project is to identify the mangrove species as the main bio-inspiration for the digital design patterns and to provide awareness of mangrove preservation and environmental sustainability. This research used an approach of pragmatic qualitative analysis to achieve the research outcomes.