School of Design

Design is the catalyst for innovation and transformation with the power to shape thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Design is at the heart of innovation and transformation. Through design, you can influence how businesses and individuals think, feel and make decisions. The first design school established in a polytechnic, we are Singapore's leading brand for design education, cementing our stellar 35-year reputation by winning the prestigious Crowbar Awards "Institution of the Year" title for seven consecutive years since 2017.

Join us and be part of our unique community reputed for its award-winning students and graduates, who fearlessly push the boundaries of creativity.

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Real-world Design Collaborations

Aside from internships and mentorships, there are many opportunities to work on ‘live’ projects with clients from both the public and private sectors and non-profit organsiations. By daring to tackle real-world challenges head-on, you'll not only gain valuable experience but also make a lasting impact in your field and the world at large.

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Gain a Firm Foundation

Our Common Foundation equips you with essential skills in critical thinking, contextual design, storytelling, photography, videography, and more. With courage to explore, curiosity to learn, and purpose to create, you'll embark on a transformative journey as an aspiring designer, ready to make a meaningful impact.

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Shape the Future of Design

We're renowned for producing exceptional designers who are driven by a strong sense of conviction. Our distinctive fusion of interdisciplinary skills, creativity, and in-depth industry insight propels our graduates to the forefront of their fields. Our designers are not just technically competent; they're change-makers, leveraging their talents to address global issues and build a better future.

Open House Highlights

All Diplomas

IDEAS

We are breaking new ground in Design by harnessing the power of Generative AI. Interactive Digital Experiments with Artificial Intelligence Studio (IDEAS) is an experimental studio that aims to foster innovation, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and encourage collaboration and research. Come and experience the future of creativity through interactive digital experiments and projects that showcase the transformative potential of Design and Generative AI.

All Diplomas

Design Gallery

Appreciate the transformative power of design as you wander among an interdisciplinary showcase of works that feature the creative efforts and designs of our students and alumni.

Apparel Design & Merchandising
(now Fashion Management & Design)

Fashion Show (Friday, 1pm and 4pm)

Join us for our Fashion Show featuring the works of our future fashion designers. This showcase celebrates creativity and diversity, pushing the boundaries of culture, expression and imagination.

Apparel Design & Merchandising
(now Fashion Management & Design)

Fashion Axis

Have a strong passion for the world of fashion? Then be sure to check out Fashion Axis! Our new, curated showcase is your gateway to understanding the dynamic fashion industry. Featuring bold, inventive and experimental displays, some of which are collaborations with TP’s industry partners, it’ll open your eyes to the impact of fashion in areas such as sustainability, technology, inclusivity and culture.

Digital Film & Television

TV Studio

Explore our TV studio where budding filmmakers nurture their storytelling talents. Discover how students master camerawork, lighting, sound, and production design, laying the foundation for exceptional filmmaking and content creation, even in non-design sectors. Immerse yourself in a space where great ideas come to life through the craft of storytelling, direction and production.