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

• Alexander SUEN
  

  After completing a Bachelor of Interior Architecture with Honours at the University of New South Wales, Alexander spent seven years at a renowned Sydney interior and architecture studio, where he completed numerous award-winning projects. In 2013, Alexander returned to Hong Kong to establish arctitudesign. As of now, he has completed over 100 projects spanning high-end residential, retail, and workplace design.
  
  Awards:
  

  2024 Architizer Editors - Top 20 at 30 Best Architecture Firms in Hong Kong
  2023 International Design Awards (IDA) - Interior Designer of The Year (Residential) Honorable Mention
  2023 Architizer A+Awards - Residential Interior (<3000sq ft) Finalist
  2022 OPAL Award - Winner in Interior Design / Apartments / Condominium
  2022 OPAL Award - Winner in Interior Design / Sustainable / Green Living
  2022 International Design Awards (IDA) - Silver in Interior Design / Sustainable Living / Green
  2020 8th ib Awards - Design Excellence & Remarkable Brand Awards
  2020 Home Journal Best Designer Awards 2020 - Excellence in Holistic Interior Design
  2020 International Design Awards (IDA) - Bronze in Interior Design / Sustainable Living / Green
  2020 Architizer A+Awards - Residential-Apartment Finalist
  2019 International Design Awards (IDA) - Interior Design Honorable Mention
  2018 China Interior Design 40Under40 (Hong Kong) 2018-2019 - Winner
  2017 International Design Awards (IDA) - Interior Design Honorable Mention
  2013 HKDA Global Design Awards - Residential Category Merit Award

• Patrick LAM
  

  Registered architects and interior designer in Hong Kong with over 30 years of industrial experience. Patrick is the founder and creative director of SIM-PLEX Design Studio. The style of his design is simple, multi-functional, and artistic imagination oriented. Patrick is also a lecturer of interior design for tertiary students.
  
  Awards:
  2020 Dezeen Award
  2020 International Design Awards (IDA) Honorable Mention, USA
  Arc Village Studio”,awarded A’ Design Bronze Award, Italy
  
  

• Otto KONG
  

  Registered architects with over 10 years of industrial experience.
  
  Projects Participated:
  Revitalisation project of Lady Ho Tung Welfare Centre (Lady Ho Tung Welfare Centre Eco-Learn Institute)
  Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital Renovation Project

• 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.