Diploma in Creative Design (Interior Design)

Programme Aims

This interior design diploma aims to train talent for the industry. The curriculum closely follows the latest industry developments, teaching drawing, model making, and material application theories and practical knowledge to build a solid foundation. Students will also learn industry-standard software like AutoCAD to ensure their skills meet industry requirements. Graduates can pursue diverse paths in residential and commercial design, as well as emerging fields like cultural creativity or green building.

Students are eligible to apply for student membership with the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA), helping them build an industry network.

Programme Contents

The Diploma in Creative Design (Interior Design) focuses on inspiring and training students in basic drawing, model-making techniques, and creative methods. It equips students with professional skills and a solid foundation for diverse creative endeavors in the interior design industry. Through theory and practice, this introductory programme enhances students' understanding of professional interior design knowledge and improves their competitive position in today's creative industries.

Programme Features

• Professional Teaching Team: This programme is taught by a professional teaching team with extensive industry and teaching experience in higher education
• Programme Content: Students will master foundational interior design knowledge, focusing on training in various creative productions and interior design skills
• Software at Industrial Level: The curriculum features AutoCAD – the world's most popular drawing software for architects and interior designers. In addition to AutoCAD, this programme also includes instruction in various professional software that meet interior design industry standards, such as SketchUp, V-Ray, 3ds Max, Unreal, and BIM
• Career Oriented and No Examinations: The programme is career-oriented which emphasises practical and applied learning. Students are assessed by professional practice and project assignments
• Membership Recognition: Students are eligible to apply for student membership of Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA)

Featured Modules

• Drafting and 3D Modelling
• Introduction to Design
• Innovation and Information Technology in Society
• Community Art
• Visual Language in Photography and Video
• Introduction to Building Information Modelling
• Introduction to Materials Application

Flora LAU

Local interior designer with over 30 years of interior and architectural design experience. Flora founded “Flora Lau Designers Limited” in 2004 and has participated in more than 500 projects. Flora also has over 20 years of teaching experience.

Projects Participated:
The One, Hangzhou, China
VIP Club, Mixc, Xiamen, China

Awards:
The Andrew Martin International Award
Ten Outstanding Designers Awards 2013, Hong Kong Art and Design Festival
Professional Interior Design (Residential) - Certificate Of Excellence, Perspective Awards 2010
International Property award 2012 – 2016

Mike NG

Interior Designer with over 20 years of industrial experience. Mike has experience in giving lectures on Interior design drawing software to different institutes in Hong Kong and Macau

Projects Participated:
Severn 8 – Luxury town house located in the Peak, Hong Kong
Avignon – Residential project located in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Orient Beverly Hill Villa, Heyuan, China

Awards:
European Design Awards 2019 - Professional honors awards
International Interior Design Adwards (IDA) 2019 - Professional Furniture Bronze Medal
International Interior Design Awards (IDA) 2008 - Other Groups Champion Gold Medal

• Graduates can apply for a $10,000 Internal Student Articulation Scholarship to further study in the Higher Diploma in Interior Design, followed by a bachelor degree in related disciplines.
• Graduates can also find employment in various interior design and creative industries.
• This interior design diploma provides a pathway to higher diploma. In 2023, 100% of interior design diploma graduates articulated to HKCT Higher Diploma in Interior Design.

The programme offers a wide range of practical experiences,opportunities and participation in relevant life projects. Students may also have practicum opportunities in interior design firms or relevant organisations.