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Higher Diploma in Product Design
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code DE110513A

Higher Diploma in Product Design

To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Product, Furniture and Jewellery Design (Subject Group) [Programme Code： DE110513]", please click here for more information.

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Pursue Higher Education with Optimistic Career Prospects

Graduates will possess the skills to become well-rounded product designers in the industries.

Programme Advantages

Join a Professional Group

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK).

Programme Advantages

Pursue Higher Education with Optimistic Career Prospects

Graduates will possess the skills to become well-rounded product designers in the industries.

Programme Advantages

Join a Professional Group

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK).

Basic Information

Hong Kong aspires to develop into a design hub regionally while China is a major manufacturer globally, and product design in Hong Kong has become more important. The programme will allow students to study culture and lifestyle and how these factors influence the design of a product. Students will also learn to conduct research, analyse product and market trend, master technology and produce concept to rejuvenate or enhance products. The programme will provide individual or group projects in collaboration with industries, through which students will acquire communication, presentation skills and professional practice required by industries. Graduates will be confident, technically competent, creative and culturally sensitive, ready to embark on a career as a product designer.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic, language and communication training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKDI

Professional Recognition

Students are eligible to apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (IDSHK).
Remarks
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Product Design

Graduates may also apply for admission to relevant Degree programme of local university:

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: BA (Hons) in Product Design

Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.

Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in product design consultancies or be employed as product designers in a wide range of industries including consumer electronics, electrical appliances, IoT products, furniture, household products, toys, cultural and creative products.

Curriculum

  • Cultural Studies
  • Computer Aided Industrial Design: Surface Modelling
  • Model Making Technology
  • Product Design Fundamentals
  • Product Photography
  • Visualization and Drafting for Product Design
  • Expanded Studies: Factory Visit - Assembly and Production
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Computer Aided Industrial Design: Solid Modelling
  • Product Design Studies: A Business Context
  • Product Design Technology: Materials and Fabrication Processes
  • Toy Design
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
  • Advance Visualization on Product Design
  • Elective Module: Computer Aided Industrial Design: Hybrid Modelling
  • Elective Module: Computer Aided Design for Interactive Product Design
  • Elective Module: Product Design Studies: A Social Context
  • Elective Module: Product Design Studies: User Experience on Product Design
  • Elective Module: Product Design Technology: Material Finishing and Graphics
  • Elective Module: Product Design Technology: User Experience on Product Design
  • Professional Practice: Portfolio and Career Management in Product Design Industry
  • Expanded Studies: Event / Community Workshop for Product Design
  • Expanded Studies: Inter-Disciplinary Project
  • Expanded Studies: Master Class for Product Design
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Elective Module: Computer Aided Industrial Design: Total Modelling
  • Elective Module: User Experience and Interface on Interactive Product Design
  • Elective Module: Product Design Technology: Product Prototyping Technology
  • Elective Module: Product Design Technology: Interactive Product Prototyping
  • Professional Practice: Design and Business in Product Design Industry
  • Expanded Studies: International Competition Studio
  • Graduation Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

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