Programme Advantages

Pursue Higher Education with Optimistic Career Prospects

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

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).

Pursue Higher Education with Optimistic Career Prospects

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

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

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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.
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 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module B

Industrial Attachment

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
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.
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.
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.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.