Introduction

The programme features a comprehensive range of design theories and techniques and interior design knowledge, with an aim to sharpen students’ competitiveness for future careers or studies and hone the professional skills and lay a good foundation of interior design for students who aspire to work in the related fields. With the rapid development of science and technology, students not only need to understand traditional design skills, but also to master technology and media. In this course, students have the opportunity to access brand-new computer design software and integrate different design elements such as material application in design projects, space planning, etc. to develop creativity and design talents.

Programme Features

• Professional Programme Content: The programme covers professional interior spacing design, computer graphics, material application, smart home and innovative technology, etc. It focuses on training students’ professional skills and approaches in interior design
• Software at Industrial-used Level: AutoCAD, SketchUp, VRay, BIM, etc. are commonly and widely used in the industry, students will show their works via VR(Virtual Reality) software.
• Professional Equipment: HKCT provides professional interior design devices and equipment such as 3D printer and laser cutting machine.
• Career Oriented: The programme emphasizes knowledge and skills application. Students have opportunities to use professional equipment and software.
• Internship: Internships will be arranged for students at different interior design companies / relevant overseas organizations to enhance graduates' employability in the design industry
• No Examination: Students’ result is assessed by projects and assignments.
• Professional Teaching Team: Lecturers and tutors are all professional designers and/or architects who have participated in different interior design and construction projects (please refer to “Star Teachers” for more details)
• Membership Recognition: Students and graduates are eligible to apply for student membership of Hong Kong Design Association (HKDA) and junior designer membership of Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) respectively.

Featured Modules

• Community Art
• Design and Aesthetics
• Spatial Planning
• Smart Home and Eco-Design
• Model Making
• Rendering
• Building Service & Maintenance
• Materials Application
• Building Information Modelling
• Residential Interior Design
• Commercial Interior Design
• Internship

Star Teachers

• 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
  
  

• 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:
  Dezeen award 2020
  International Design Awards (IDA) Honorable Mention 2020, 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
  
  

• 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 may further study degree programmes in Interior Design or join creative industries as junior designers in interior design, event production or window display.
  
  
• Graduates are eligible to enroll in bachelor’s degree programmes which include, but are not limited to, the following:
  - BA (Hons) in Design (Environmental Design) (PolyU)
  - BA (Hons) in Design (Social Design) (PolyU)
  - BA (Hons) in Design (Interior Design) (PolyU)

  - BA (Hons) in Visual Arts (HKBU)
  - BA (Hons) in Creative Arts and Culture (Visual Arts) (EdUHK)
  - BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design (HKDI)

• 2023 Graduation Progression
  10% Articulated to related local Degree Programme
  90% Employment

Example of students articulation and employment:

• HO Chit Ting, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture Design, Hong Kong Design Institute
• WONG Ting Po, Interior Designer
• LAM Tsz Shan, Interior Designer

Diversified internship opportunities will be offered. In addition to able to participate in industry-related projects, a 280-hour internship programme will be arranged at interior design firms for students. Over 8 organisations have provided internship opportunities to students.

Student Achievements

• Design and media production students have received over 40 design and media competition awards for three consecutive years
• The only institution that produces a traditional theater mode for UNESCO
• The only self-financing institution to complete the production of giant mural in all 18 districts
• Successfully completed the production of Hong Kong's largest campus 3D mural

Student Sharing

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirement may apply for a 1-year Diploma/ Diploma of Applied Education (listed below) and articulate to this higher diploma programme.

• Diploma in Creative Design (Interior Design)
• Diploma in Creative Design (Visual Communication)
• Diploma of Applied Education [Creative Photography (Commercial and Advertising)]