Aligned with the government's policy to develop cultural and creative industries, our discipline offers quality design programmes that cultivate knowledgeable, professional and emerging design talents to advance Hong Kong's creative industries. The curriculum spans major design fields including architecture, interior and product design, communication design, digital media, and fashion and image design, combining theoretical knowledge with practical training to equip students with cutting-edge technologies and a solid professional foundation.
Our programmes integrate emerging technologies and AI applications across all design specialisms, blending theoretical knowledge with practical training to ensure graduates meet future industry demands with enhanced skills and competitiveness.
We have an extensive network with 40+ exchange partners from nearly 20 countries and regions, providing students with opportunities for oversea exchange and cross-cultural learning.
Students have access to cutting-edge resources, including a 9,000 sq ft HKDI Virtual Production Studio at Shaw Studios, V Music Library, 1,800+ sq m of exhibition spaces and six specialised knowledge centres.
Our programmes integrate emerging technologies and AI applications across all design specialisms, blending theoretical knowledge with practical training to ensure graduates meet future industry demands with enhanced skills and competitiveness.
We have an extensive network with 40+ exchange partners from nearly 20 countries and regions, providing students with opportunities for oversea exchange and cross-cultural learning.
Students have access to cutting-edge resources, including a 9,000 sq ft HKDI Virtual Production Studio at Shaw Studios, V Music Library, 1,800+ sq m of exhibition spaces and six specialised knowledge centres.
Graduates have the opportunity to apply for Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities for further studies including:
Hong Kong, renowned as the Events Capital and a centre for East-meets-West international cultural exchange, brings together artists and cultural institutions from around the globe. This positively impacts Hong Kong's artistic and cultural ecology and facilitates the hosting of flagship events. Consequently, there is a significant demand for various design professionals within the industry, and the outlook is optimistic.
Many professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas acknowledge the quality of our programmes, including:
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 90 hours of a Student Industrial Attachment Programme, combining theoretical professional knowledge and skills with practical training to gain hands-on experience.
This outstanding achievement marks a consecutive victory for HKDI graduates from the Higher Diploma in Design for Event, Exhibition and Performance in this category, following the Gold medal at WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.
By using donated old fur fashion products from manufacturers, this project combines stylish design concepts with innovative tailoring to breathe new life into old fur garments, showcasing the limitless possibilities of fur materials.
Under the theme of 'Murderer', her collection features dramatic and surrealistic designs, triumphing over 91 professional designers and artists from 14 different countries and cities.
‘The Wanderer’ collection, inspired by the outfits and lifestyle of homeless wanderers. Made from various discarded materials, this collection reflects the disparities in fashion and sustainability linked to our purchasing decisions.
His work ‘RAGER’, which exudes the energy and vitality felt at a music festival.
His work ‘Zenjoy’, aims to address the increasing prevalence of mental health issues in Hong Kong by promoting the benefits of yoga and meditation.
Her piece 'The Fly', inspired by the common housefly, this work explores the meaning of sustainable living.
Justin Lee, an alumnus of Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography, was first runner-up in the "See the World in Hong Kong Photo Contest" hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hong Kong and the VTC. He also received the Gold Award at the Prix De La Photographie Paris 2022, Honourable Mentions at the New York Photography Awards 2022, the Tokyo International Foto Awards 2022 as well as the winner of HKDI Young Design Talent Award at the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2023.
Her work 'Realm of Shalom' is inspired by the Book of Exodus in the Bible. By transforming Bible stories into cards, players can learn more about Christianity.
