Diploma in Experiential Product & Interior Design

Create user and emotion-centred designs through impactful product and interior design solutions

Learn from the Experiential Product & Interior Design team’s comprehensive modules, which are meant to impart multi-disciplinary skills in product-, space- and service-experience design.

By focusing on the fundamentals of product and interior design, the curriculum aims to produce graduates who can aid in the development of businesses and facilitate innovation. This ensures learners are highly employable, beyond the product- and interior-design disciplines.

And you are in good hands: The team is made up of industry professionals who are former design and creative leaders from renowned firms like Accor Hotel, WOHA, DP Architects, etc.

NYP also provides exciting opportunities for learners to work with award winning firms such as Electrolux, Novotel, Hassell Design (SG) and many more.

Our graduates have also gone on to pursue degrees in prestigious local and overseas universities like the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Architectural Association (UK) and the Savannah College of Art and Design (US).

What You'll Study

Year 1

Core Modules

Fundamentals of Innovation & Enterprise [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of innovation and enterprise in the context of the cultural and creative industries. Learners will learn information and digital literacy and how to be empathetic and critical thinkers in the process of becoming exemplary innovators. They will make decisions and solve problems and the ability to work with incomplete information, developing attributes that are pervasive and synonymous with being innovative and enterprising both for their career and life.

Design History and Culture [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to creative and critical thinking within the context of design history and culture. Learners will identify and apply brand culture, aesthetics and characteristics, and their symbolic meanings onto product and interior design identity sense making. They will apply the history of architecture and design, the types of cultural ideas, material culture and consolidate these research findings for translation to design solutions.

Colours, Materials, Detailing & Finishes [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to commercial practices in specifying colours, materials, and finishes for both product & interior design solutions. They will ideate and apply elements of colours, principles of colour theory, materials engineering properties, manufacturing processes, finishing techniques, and application process for wood, metals, plastics and composites. They will apply sense-making and demonstrate sensitivity to colour, materials and finishes selection.

Studio Project 1 [90 hours]

This module introduces learners to the different phases of design projects including the preparation of design plans, specifications and documentation for submission. Learners will learn and apply human-centred design principles and adopt design thinking and contextual design approach in their design process. They will ideate and apply the fundamental perceptual, conceptual and styling abilities to design and develop products and interior environments.

2D Visualisation Techniques [75 hours]

This module introduces learners to design drawing and basic 2D rendering techniques using technical pencil and pen sketching, and renderings using markers to create realistic visualisations of their ideas and concepts. They will apply creative thinking and solution finding techniques to prototype and communicate ideas and concepts using drawing and rendering techniques.

3D Model-making & Prototyping [75 hours]

This module introduces learners to model-making techniques with different materials to prototype and verify their ideas or concept’s aesthetics & visual forms. They will apply basic workshop safety, and the operation of machinery and tools to build aesthetic marquettes and prototypes with the purpose of communicating form, styling or interior design solutions.

Design Research Methodologies [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to business-system thinking to create novel product, service, and interior design solutions. They will demonstrate effective use of digital tools and collaborate with others to identify and apply strategies and tactics in defining gaps in the industry, including the use of customer journey mapping, touch points, and customer experience management. They will make a positive difference through innovative and enterprising practices in the area of creative thinking, problem solving, and sense-making.

Design Semantics & Ergonomics [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to the interpretation of anthropometric data and ergonomic process and apply the knowledge during form-development processes. Learners will also learn the concepts of “fit and appropriateness”, and “sense and sensibilities” in the creation of a product and interior design solutions and assess the feasibilities of a design solution in terms of appearance, functionality, semantics and ergonomics.

Visual Design [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to elements of visual language, visual communication, especially in the context of user experience and user interfaces. Through this module, learners will comprehend, generate and visually express ideas within its cultural context using typography and image composition skills.

Studio Project 2 [90 hours]

This module introduces learners to emotion-centred design methodologies and principles as part of the design studio practice. They will apply the emotion-centred design methodologies and approaches and assess its impact on users and their lifestyles using demographics and/or psychographic techniques. They will also demonstrate decision making and problem-solving approaches and consider the ethics, sustainability and community implications of their decisions. Learners will learn to balance creativity and pragmatism while providing unique design values and solutions.

2D Digital Visualisation [120 hours]

This module introduces learners to 2D digital rendering techniques that develops realistic visualisations of their design concepts, prototype and solutions. They will learn and utilise various rendering and computer assisted drawing software to develop design documentations, compositions and forms to effectively communicate their design proposals and solutions.

Effective Communication Skills [30 hours]

Communicating well is a vital life skill, benefitting all aspects of our lives from professional life to social gatherings. It is thus important to be proficient in both written and oral communication. This module will enable learners to communicate effectively in different settings and on different collaborative platforms. There will be opportunities to practise and deliver various types of presentations, competently handle questions, and effectively incorporate verbal and non-verbal elements when speaking. Learners will also acquire media and information literacy and be able to produce clearly written and well-structured reports and proposals, following standard citation and referencing guidelines.

General Studies

To provide you an all-rounded education, NYP offers General Studies Modules (GSMs). So besides taking modules related directly to your chosen diploma course, you will get exposed to areas beyond your usual field of study. Through a combination of prescribed and elective inter-disciplinary GSMs, you will gain interesting, practical knowledge that can be beneficial to you as you prepare for the world of work and life after graduation.

Year 2

Core Modules

Professional Design Practice [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to the profession practice and ethics of being a designer in a design studio within the creative industry in Singapore. Learners will also learn legislation, codes and regulations, and design documentation and execution in Singapore. Learners will participate in insight gathering, ascertain the feasibilities of implementing new products or services and apply appropriate intellectual property strategies.

Product Technology & System Design [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to production technology considerations and understand how mass production and/or the use of pre-fabrication can help realise quick and novel turn-key design solutions for organisations. Learners will learn to use resources efficiently and demonstrate the ability to learn independently and collaboratively in realising transdisciplinary solutions using lean production techniques.

Service Experience & Product Design [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to design and develop design proposals and solutions in product design using participatory design approaches. They will ideate and practice qualitative research techniques such as contextual inquiry, observational studies, and creating user scenario to enhance user experiences. Learners will employ production technology considerations, in the context of mass and/or lean production to create novel product designs that demonstrate sensitivity to the characteristics, values, belief, and behaviours of ethnic, cultural and social groups.

Studio Project 3 [90 hours]

This module introduces learners to user experience design and customer experience design principles, experience design strategies and user research, interaction design and information architecture, and the principles of universal design. They will adopt those principles and demonstrate understanding by applying them in design proposals and solutions that showcases deep research and sensibilities. Learners will learn to balance creativity and pragmatism while providing unique design values and solutions.

3D Modelling & Rendering [120 hours]

This module introduces learners to computer aided product and spatial design software packages to develop advanced visualisation and digital prototypes for rapid ideation and concept variants. Learners will utilise technologies to aid in the development of new design concepts, prototype and test feasibilities. They will also develop and apply 2D linework data for workshop or rendering use, prepare digital CAD files for 3D printing and create 3D modelling data for computer aided rendering.

Communication & Personal Branding [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to effective interpersonal communications skills with an emphasis on the need for personal branding. Learners will use web-enabled applications that provide digital cover letters, resumes, portfolio services that allows them to showcase their skills and capabilities. Learners will apply creative approaches in realising their personal styles and sensibilities in the global context that meet stakeholder’s needs and expectations.

Project Management [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to project management practices within the creative industry. Learners will research and provide solutions in the context of a professional business practice for product or interior design environments. They will learn how to write status reports, establish time and planning skills for projects with multiple deadlines, consider risk management strategies, and apply negotiation, communication and leadership skills as part of project management.

Business & Market Strategy [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to business and market strategy adopted by start-ups in the creative industry. Learners will learn how product and interior design insights are generated and how different solutions are developed and implemented to address consumer needs. Learners will apply interpersonal skills to interview stakeholders for data gathering and sense making skills to identify gaps in product, service, and interior design.

Service Experience & Interior Design [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to design and develop design proposals and solutions in interior design using participatory design approaches. They will ideate and practice qualitative research techniques such as contextual inquiry, observational studies, and creating user scenario to enhance user experiences. Learners will translate information into interior design strategies to design experiential interior space.

Interior Space Technology & Infrastructure Design [30 hours]

This module introduces learners to building services, especially in the area of mechanical, electrical and public health systems to develop interior design strategies for a comfortable, energy efficient and safe environment in a building. Learners will learn technological considerations such as ventilation, thermal control, water and waste management in interior design. They will also tackle design considerations for health, safety and welfare, as well as fabrication and installation processes as part of interior space technology and infrastructure design.

Studio Project 4 [90 hours]

This module introduces learners to service design methodologies, principles and approaches including the organisation design principles of service design and the use of toolkits in the design process. They will adopt those principles and demonstrate understanding by applying them in design proposals and solutions that showcases deep research and sensibilities. Learners will also be introduced and adopt advance perceptual, conceptual and making abilities through the practice of design processes related to product design and interior spaces and balance creativity and pragmatism while providing unique design values and solutions.

3D Spatial Modelling & Simulation [120 hours]

This module introduces learners to the use of software as a production tool for product and interior design development. Learners will be introduced to the manipulation and animation of objects and cameras using various transform tools, modifiers, and animation controllers to develop 3D turntable animations and interior spaces walk-through animations. Learners will also be introduced to advance AR/VR technologies and develop virtual environments to communicate design proposal and solutions.

General Studies

Year 3

Core Modules

Internship Programmes [12 weeks or 24 weeks]

In this 12 or 24-week industrial attachment project, learners will join a firm or organisation and be assigned to work on real-life projects. The purpose is to enhance learners’ understanding of current industrial practices and work environments. Learners will apply knowledge and skills learned during the course.

Studio Project 5 [12 weeks]

This module introduces learners to industry projects that is based on real-life design briefs co-developed with industry partners to provide an immersive design experience with industry relevant guidelines, schedule and standards. Learners will apply knowledge and skills accumulated through earlier Studio Project modules into actual application, develop and present design proposals and solution to industry partners. They will also apply qualitative, economic, demographic, technological trend forecasting and colour and lifestyle trend projections to develop multi-disciplinary design proposals and solutions.

Studio Project 6 [16 weeks]

This module introduces learners to industry projects that is based on real-life design briefs co-developed with industry partners to provide an immersive design experience with industry relevant guidelines, schedule and standards. Learners will apply knowledge and skills accumulated through earlier Studio Project modules into actual application, develop and present design proposals and solution to industry partners. Learners will also propose an independent final year project topic of their choice, identify and employ appropriate research methodologies and techniques to gather and analyse data and information to aid in their project development. They will develop and deliver immersive and experiential multi-disciplinary design proposals and solutions through strong conceptual development processes.

Communication & Portfolio Presentation [45 hours]

This module introduces techniques and skills to prepare learners for job interviews. Besides preparing their resumes, it focuses on a step-by-step process to coach learners on how to prepare a strong, impressive portfolio that will showcase their work to their potential employer. A practical mock interview will be arranged for all learners to provide them with “real” hands on experiences.

Design Seminar & Entrepreneurship [45 hours]

This module provides learners an opportunity to explore their aspirations in design entrepreneurship through a series of design seminars, industry visits and talks conducted by industry professionals. Learners will learn about design start-ups and embark on innovative initiatives such as the creative social enterprises to contribute to Singapore’s vibrant design ecosystem. Learners will demonstrate service orientation and recognise the need for professional ethics and growth of the design community and its sustainability.

General Studies

Electives

WBL Internship Programme
WBL Business Operations
WBL Studio Project P5
WBL Studio Project P6

Further Studies

NYP’s Diploma in Experiential Product & Interior Design opens doors for you to further your education at reputable local and international universities. These include:

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Experiential Product & Interior Design (C32)

Create user and emotion-centred designs through impactful product and interior design solutions

Fundamentals of Innovation & Enterprise [30 hours]

Design History and Culture [30 hours]

Colours, Materials, Detailing & Finishes [30 hours]

Studio Project 1 [90 hours]

2D Visualisation Techniques [75 hours]

3D Model-making & Prototyping [75 hours]

Design Research Methodologies [30 hours]

Design Semantics & Ergonomics [30 hours]

Visual Design [30 hours]

Studio Project 2 [90 hours]

2D Digital Visualisation [120 hours]

Effective Communication Skills [30 hours]

General Studies

Professional Design Practice [30 hours]

Product Technology & System Design [30 hours]

Service Experience & Product Design [30 hours]

Studio Project 3 [90 hours]

3D Modelling & Rendering [120 hours]

Communication & Personal Branding [30 hours]

Project Management [30 hours]

Business & Market Strategy [30 hours]

Service Experience & Interior Design [30 hours]

Interior Space Technology & Infrastructure Design [30 hours]

Studio Project 4 [90 hours]

3D Spatial Modelling & Simulation [120 hours]

General Studies

Internship Programmes [12 weeks or 24 weeks]

Studio Project 5 [12 weeks]

Studio Project 6 [16 weeks]

Communication & Portfolio Presentation [45 hours]

Design Seminar & Entrepreneurship [45 hours]

General Studies

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