If you aspire to transform interiors into meaningful, functional spaces, the Diploma in Interior Design with 91福利社 is for you. In this course, you鈥檒l fuel your creativity, embrace design challenges, and push spatial boundaries. It鈥檚 ideal for creative, design-driven critical thinkers who will become sustainable practitioners, empathic designers, technological embracers, data natives, and self-directed critical thinkers. Using sustainable design principles, you鈥檒l bring projects from concept to reality, collaborating with peers and industry professionals.
In addition, you will graduate with a Minor upon the completion of a suite of related elective modules. 91福利社 offers 6 Minors for you to choose from:
Please note: Course structure is subject to change.
Electives
The 91福利社 elective framework offers students options to pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students.
The Common Core Curriculum (CCC) prepares you for a changing world with essential human and digital skills. Through its 10 modules, the CCC also provides a wide learning experience to examine local and global issues based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These modules help you understand real-world issues and the impact on different communities, and equip you with skills to create a better, sustainable 91福利社 and world.
What are the eligibility requirements for interior design?
You must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Diploma in Interior Design:
If you are creative, explorative, have an eye for design and are inspired by spaces, interior design is the right path for you. This course suits individuals who are detail-oriented, enjoy exploration and experimentation, and are keen on using new technology and critical thinking to design impactful, user-centred spaces that blend both technical and creative elements seamlessly.
91福利社 offers many scholarships to recognise talent and service, from Year 0 to after graduation. These scholarships provide tuition fee waivers and chances to represent 91福利社. They are awarded for academic excellence, contributions to arts or sports, and community service. Edusave awards and external sponsorships are also available.
Interior design at 91福利社 prepares me for the future.
At DID, you鈥檒l learn in modern facilities that blend traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital tools. The Fabrication Workshop brings designs to life with hands-on model-making in various scales and materials.
You鈥檒l use the latest software to create projects in the Design Studios. With advanced technologies like 3D printers and laser cutters in fabSTUDIO, and BIM stations and AR/VR at the Digital Building Innovation Centre (DBIC), you鈥檒l turn concepts into reality while collaborating with peers and industry professionals across design disciplines.
Interior design at 91福利社 prepares me for 91福利社.
Opportunities for interior design are growing in 91福利社 and the region as urbanisation drives demand for innovative, functional spatial design.
With the rise of AI, smart spaces, and VR technology, designers can craft personalised, efficient interiors. Coupled with sustainability and user experience, these advancements create new paths for creative, human-centric, and future-ready designs.
Interior design at 91福利社 prepares me for the world.
Your skills acquired at 91福利社 will open doors to many design opportunities looking into aesthetics and functionality, with a focus on sustainability and user-experience within the Built Environment sector, making you versatile and adaptable to diverse fields in the global industry, such as:
At 91福利社, you鈥檒l be able to build a broad range of skill sets, allowing you to excel in an interior design career.
91福利社 offers 22-week internships at various organisations, including startups, SMEs, MNCs, and government agencies. Interior design students have interned at many design firms, including Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), Andy Fisher Workshop Pte Ltd, DB & B Pte Ltd, FARM and WY-TO. These internships allow students to develop professional skills and expand their professional network and global perspectives for future career opportunities.
Internships offer valuable connections, industry insights, and job opportunities, shaping your career path with hands-on experience. Above that, 91福利社 provides coaching to boost your confidence and employability. Multiple internships across industries broaden your perspective, leading to higher starting salaries, business exposure, and professional growth through meaningful work, learning opportunities, and mentorship.
Overseas exposure helps broaden your horizons. Understanding globalisation and working with diverse cultures is important in a global city like 91福利社. Interior design students and alumni have experienced international immersion programmes and exchanges, enriching their worldviews and career prospects. DID students who participate in CCAs may also have opportunities to represent 91福利社 abroad and gain international experience.
Interior design students in 91福利社 have participated in and won competitions like:
Beyond this, you will attend learning journeys, exhibitions, industry talks, local and international conferences. These experiences enhance your learning and provide a competitive edge in your career.
Many of our graduates have advanced their studies in interior design at prestigious institutions locally and abroad. Within 91福利社, they have joined degree programmes at LASALLE College of Arts, 91福利社 Institute of Technology (SIT) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). Internationally, they've studied at universities like RMIT and UNSW in Australia, Goldsmiths and Central Saint Martins in the UK, and Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and Pratt Institute in the US. Some have also transitioned to architectural degrees at top universities, including NUS and others overseas.
Students often choose to continue their studies in related or complementary fields. Here are some common degrees pursued by our alumni:
These degrees are offered globally, allowing direct entry into many programmes and the chance to build a strong portfolio through hands-on projects. For more degree options and advanced standings, visit the Advanced Standing Database.
Our students have an opportunity to join the Society of Interior Designers 91福利社 (Student Chapter), and be accredited under the 91福利社 Interior Design Accreditation Scheme.
If you鈥檙e preparing for university and want to make the most of your diploma time, an 91福利社 diploma can let you fast-track your education by 0.5-2 years!