{"id":17391,"date":"2026-05-15T13:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/did\/?page_id=17391"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:21:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:21:21","slug":"awards-recognition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/did\/awards-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards & Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\n

\n\t\tAwards & Recognitions \n\t<\/h2>\n\t

The Division of Industrial Design is proud to celebrate the achievements of our students and staff, whose work continues to receive recognition across local and international platforms. These awards reflect the creativity, dedication, and innovation that shape our design community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Art\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tQS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art & Design\n\t<\/h1>\n

\n\t\t19th in the World || Top 3 in Asia\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

The Division of Industrial Design (DID) is officially ranked 19th\u00a0globally, and 3rd\u00a0in Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2026. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and we thank our students, faculty and alumni for their hard work, resourcefulness, and passion. We appreciate their continued dedication to creativity, innovation, and design excellence. This milestone reflects our global leadership in design, education, and research.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tStaff\/Student Awards\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

James Dyson Award, National Winners<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Year<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent Name (Graduate Year)\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nProject Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\nAng Wei Quan (2010)<\/td>\nFeel The Beat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nLiow Wei Ting (2012)<\/td>\nFil’o<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016<\/td>\nLoren Lim (2016)<\/td>\nOneware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\nKevin Chiam (2017)<\/td>\nFolks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nJohn Tay (2022)<\/td>\nRehabit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\nE. Ian Siew (2023)<\/td>\nAuxobrace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\nLuke Goh (2024)<\/td>\nMammosense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nZoey Chan (2025)<\/td>\nnido<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Red Dot Design Award<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Year<\/strong><\/td>\nStaff\/Student Name (Graduate Year)<\/strong><\/td>\nProject<\/strong><\/td>\nAward Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nYong Jieyu (2005)<\/td>\nSkidscooter<\/td>\nDesign Concept, Luminary Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nAgnes Xue Lishan (2005)<\/td>\nIbloom<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nCedric Tay (2005)<\/td>\n360 Panoramic Digital Camera<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nLin Wei Liang (2006)<\/td>\n4th Dimension Bathroom<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nTerence Woon Thian Bao (2007)<\/td>\nGlide<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nLim Sun Liang (2007)<\/td>\nRing Faucet<\/td>\nDesign Concept, Luminary Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nChua Wunfong (2007)<\/td>\nT-Pad<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nLaw Chuan Chai (2007),
with Matthias Mohs<\/em><\/td>\n		Kinetic Light Trekking Pole<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\nDonn Koh (2007)<\/td>\nLeapfrog<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nCai Zhi Yun (2012),
with Charmaine Tan, Fitzoon Liang, Tan Yan Liang<\/em><\/td>\n		ISGLOVES<\/td>\nProduct Design, Honourable Mention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\nDarren Yeo (2012)<\/td>\nQQQ<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nTricia Chean (2014)<\/td>\nBloom<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nKwek Wenshu (2014)<\/td>\nSafe.lync<\/td>\nLife Science, Design Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nEason Chow (2014)<\/td>\nDroops Coffeemaker<\/td>\nRecreation, Design Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/td>\nLim Li Xue (2018), Cheryl Ho (2018), Ng Ai Ling (2020)<\/td>\nKIN Wallet<\/td>\nFashion, Design Concept, Best of Best<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nYang Yang (2020), Lin Qiuxia (2019)<\/td>\nXian Cha<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nYong Zi Fong (2019), Ng Ai Ling (2020)<\/td>\nDyslexperience<\/td>\nBranding & Communication, Best of Best<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nShawn Ng (2020), Jereme Tan (2021), Kwa Li Ying (2022)<\/td>\nCradle<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nTommy Cheong (2020)<\/td>\nMirage<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Song Kee Hong,
with Timothy Hoo<\/em><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/td>\nBest of Best<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/td>\nHo Yi Jing (2023)<\/td>\nS+ Watercooler<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/td>\nDavid Ng (2023)<\/td>\nEclipur<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Christophe Gaubert, Willie Tay (2011)<\/td>\nAline Chair<\/td>\nProduct Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nMok Zijie (2024)<\/td>\nRune: Modular Smart Table<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nE. Ian Siew (2023)<\/td>\nTilt<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nChong Zi En (2023), Ong Kah Min (2022)<\/td>\nVerdure<\/td>\nDesign Concept<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\nDamian Lim (2026), Loh Yi Zhi (2025), Teo Swee Yin (2025), with Elvin Saracan (Exchange)<\/td>\nTriage+<\/td>\nNext Gen Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Christophe Gaubert, Poh Yun Ru (2018)<\/td>\nCALIPSO<\/td>\nBest of Best<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

iF Design Awards<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Year<\/strong><\/td>\nStaff\/Student Name (Graduate Year)<\/strong><\/td>\nProject Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2006<\/td>\nEugene Chin Yit Sheng (2006), Tan Yong Kai (2006)<\/td>\nMusic Label<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\nTan Yong Kai (2006)<\/td>\nMoYo! Playhouse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2008<\/td>\nDonn Koh (2007)<\/td>\nLeapfrog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nNigel Geh (2015), Kenneth Ang (2014)<\/td>\nMuse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nKwek Wenshu (2014)<\/td>\nSafe.lync<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nPoh Yun Ru (2018)<\/td>\nRewind<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Christophe Gaubert, Willie Tay (2011)<\/td>\nAline Chair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nNg Zi Ning (2019)<\/td>\nSHINE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\nKoh Bei Ning (2022)<\/td>\nRollo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\nE. Ian Siew (2023)<\/td>\nAuxobrace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nLuke Goh (2024)<\/td>\nMammosense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nLoh Yi Zhi (2025), Ong Yong Qing (2026), Zhong Xingwei (2027)<\/td>\nREVO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

President*s Design Award (P*DA) Singapore<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Year<\/strong><\/td>\nStaff\/Student Name (Graduate Year)<\/strong><\/td>\nProject Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAward Categoty<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Patrick Chia<\/td>\nObjects Around The Tablescape<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Hans Tan (2005)<\/td>\nSpotted Nonya Collection<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\nEdwin Low (2004)<\/td>\nSingapore Icons<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Patrick Chia<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nDesigner of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014<\/td>\nPriscilla Lui (2006)
under Studio Juju<\/em><\/td>\n		Rabbit & The Tortoise Collection<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\nAssoc Prof Donn Koh (2007), Lim Chi Yong (2013), Lee Tze Ming (2005), Yong Jieyu (2005), Cheng Siew Ming (2011)
under STUCK<\/em><\/td>\n		Air+ Smart Masks and Micro Ventilators<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015<\/td>\n\u00a0Assoc Prof Hans Tan (2005)<\/td>\nPour<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\n\u00a0Assoc Prof Hans Tan (2005)<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nDesigner of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\n\u00a0Assoc Prof Hans Tan (2005)<\/td>\nR for Repair<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Design Curation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nGabriel Tan (2007)<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\nDesigner of the Year, Product & Industrial Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\nSim Hao Jie (2016), Edmund Zhang (2017), Sheryl Ang (2020), Nathaniel Ng (2022), Haziq Roslany (2025)
under Next of Kin Creatives<\/em><\/td>\n		Silver Pride Lion Troupe<\/td>\nDesign of the Year, Service Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

International Awards<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t

International Design Awards Osaka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Year<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent Name (Graduate Year)<\/strong><\/td>\nProject Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAward Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nLaw Chuan Chai (2007)<\/td>\nEcofriendly Tracking Poles<\/td>\nExcellent Works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nLin Wei Liang (2006)<\/td>\nOwl’s chair<\/td>\nExcellent Works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/td>\nPriscilla Lui (2006)<\/td>\nGras<\/td>\nExcellent Works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\nElias Teo (2007)<\/td>\nWater Harvester<\/td>\nExcellent Works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007<\/td>\nPriscilla Lui (2006), Tan Yong Kai (2006)<\/td>\nDandella<\/td>\nGold Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018<\/td>\nTommy Cheong (2020)<\/td>\nMirage<\/td>\nGold Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Taiwan International Student Design Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Award Year<\/strong><\/td>\nStudent Name (Graduate Year)<\/strong><\/td>\nProject Name<\/strong><\/td>\nAward Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010<\/td>\nChung Sui Fai (2011)<\/td>\nZipy<\/td>\nFinalist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016<\/td>\nLoren Lim (2016)\u00a0<\/td>\nOneware<\/td>\nGold Prize, Product Design Category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019<\/td>\nYong Zi Fong (2019), Ng Ai Ling (2020)<\/td>\nDyslexperience<\/td>\nGrand Prix winner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019<\/td>\nStephen Ow (2020)<\/td>\nTipot<\/td>\nGerman Design Council Special Award<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020<\/td>\nCheng Ya Wen Yasmine (2020)<\/td>\nVapour<\/td>\nFinalist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021<\/td>\nHo Ji Ying (2023)<\/td>\nS+ Watercooler<\/td>\nHonourable Mention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2022<\/td>\nE. Ian Siew (2023)<\/td>\nTilt<\/td>\nFinalist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023<\/td>\nE. Ian Siew (2023)<\/td>\nMaternity Plus<\/td>\nFinalist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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