Our BA (Hons), MDes, MA, and PhD programmes are highly selective, cultivating a dynamic blend of design thinking and innovation practices fused with artistic, humanistic, and technological expertise. Graduates become invaluable resources as empathetic designers, innovators, facilitators, entrepreneurs, and transformational leaders.

Our vision is to create a better future through design. With every studio, seminar, or research endeavour, we aspire to improve human experience through design. We immerse students in interdisciplinary skills and critical thinking necessary to pinpoint unmet needs and tackle the complexities of developing viable new products, experiences, interfaces, services, communication, and environments. While rooted in exceptional functionality and form, our approach propels designers beyond basic aesthetics into a deep understanding of human perception, behaviour, emotions, psychology, culture, and habits. This ensures DID’s innovations transcend simple fixes, becoming holistic solutions that enhance user experiences while bringing value to business.

Since its inception in 1999, the Division of Industrial Design (DID) at NUS has built a strong record of design excellence. Students and faculty have amassed an impressive list of international design awards, and the research output of our scholars is extensive and highly impactful.

Come join us, and be part of history in the making!