{"id":20477,"date":"2026-07-09T15:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/edic\/?page_id=20477"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T01:09:30","slug":"freshman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/edic\/idp\/freshman\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation & Design Programme: Freshman Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tInnovation & Design Programme: Freshman Information\t<\/h2>\n\t

Welcome to the NUS Innovation & Design Programme (i<\/em>DP)!<\/p>\n

Whether you are already enrolled in i<\/em>DP as a freshman or you are interested to join i<\/em>DP in the coming semesters, we invite you to find out more about i<\/em>DP. We welcome students from all disciplines to be part of i<\/em>DP. Learn about our curriculum, projects that you can work on, and your seniors’ experience in i<\/em>DP. Also, join us at our upcoming events!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is iDP\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProjects in iDP\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat students say about iDP\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntrigued to Innovate podcast\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUpcoming events\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply to iDP\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tWhat is iDP?\t<\/h3>\n\t

The i<\/em>DP aims to nurture students who are passionate about design, engineering, and entrepreneurship<\/strong> as apply their knowledge and skills to solve problems or design new products, services, and experiences.\u00a0In the\u00a0i<\/em>DP, students from different disciplines learn various tools and processes for ideation and design by working together on hands-on projects that have real-world impact. Those who are keen on entrepreneurship are encouraged to further develop their projects for commercialisation. The i<\/em>DP is designed for students who aspire to be technopreneurs or are keen on hands-on project work.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0i<\/em>DP is open to students from all disciplines as a Second Major<\/strong> or Minor<\/strong> in Innovation & Design. Students who complete the\u00a0i<\/em>DP will graduate with the Second Major or Minor along with a primary major from their own discipline.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tWhat you will learn in iDP\t<\/h3>\n\t

The i<\/em>DP curriculum brings students through an enriching journey in design and innovation. The learning journey begins with fundamental courses that introduce students to basic concepts in innovation and design, and culminates in a major design project and a final year project where students are expected to apply their design knowledge and skills to develop solutions to real problems. Students will also take a number of electives to widen their knowledge about topics in design, business, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

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Find out more about the requirements of the Second Major and Minor, as well as courses offered by i<\/em>DP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSecond Major in Innovation & Design\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMinor in Innovation & Design\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCourses in iDP\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tProjects you can work on in iDP\t<\/h3>\n\t

Innovation needs a team-based process to succeed. From day one, i<\/em>DP students learn to work together on their projects with peers from different disciplines and are mentored by faculty members with diverse backgrounds. Projects in i<\/em>DP are open-ended and span diverse themes. The i<\/em>DP is also home to many multidisciplinary competition projects.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInnovating for Better Healthcare\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students work on projects to develop solutions for healthcare needs in hospitals and the community.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInnovating for Future Mobility\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students design future mobility solutions and novel vehicles for people and goods.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInnovating for Smarter Living\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students design smart solutions that leverage on Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and automation to enhance everyday life, work, and play.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInnovating for Sustainable Cities\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students work on projects to develop solutions to tackle challenges of urbanisation and sustainability.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInnovating with Immersive Reality\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students develop applications using virtual reality and augmented reality to meet different needs.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"SAM\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInnovations in Intelligent Systems\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students design complex engineering systems and automations for various applications.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"EG2311\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tSpace Systems\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In this theme, students design our next generations of Galassia nanosatellites as well as work on projects for international space competitions such as the University Rover Challenge and the CanSat Competition.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBumblebee\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Bumblebee is a student-run, multi-disciplinary robotics team. The Bumblebee team designs and builds Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) to navigate across oceans independently, from the shore line and the water surface, to deep waters.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNUS Calibur Robotics\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

NUS Calibur Robotics is a student-run team comprising members hailing different academic disciplines, working together to develop multiple robots to compete in the DJI RoboMaster University Championships – the ultimate robot death match.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tNUS Formula SAE\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

In NUS Formula SAE, we design and fabricate a formula-style single seater car to take part in FSAE Michigan, one of the toughest inter-varsity competitions where we compete against some of the best universities around the world in both static engineering judging and dynamic time trials.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tWhat do our students say about iDP?\t<\/h3>\n\t

Students in i<\/em>DP come from diverse disciplines within the College of Design and Engineering as well as other Faculties\/Schools in NUS. Hear from our current students about why they decided to join i<\/em>DP, the projects they are working on, and what they think about their experience in i<\/em>DP so far.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\tArts and Social Sciences\t<\/h4>\n\t

Fathinah Al-Husna Subhan, Ho Ee Hsuen and Baid Samyak<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-BME-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBiomedical Engineering\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Chan Syn-I and\u00a0Tan Yi Hong, Julian<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-CEE-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCivil Engineering and Environmental Engineering\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Vanessa-Ashley Teong and Chan Pak Hong<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-CEG-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tComputer Engineering\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Leow Kai Jie and Charlyn Kwan Ting Yu<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-CS-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tComputer Science\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Chu Wei Rong and Joey Lee Leyi<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-EE-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tElectrical Engineering\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Teoh Xu En and Farhan Sadik<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-ESP-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tEngineering Science\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Muhammad Zakir Haziq and Muthukumaran Yogeeswaran<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-CHE-MSE-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tMaterials Science & Engineering and Chemical Engineering\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Ravichandran Harini and Tan Mei Ling, Felicia<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-ME-video-interview\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tMechanical Engineering\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Mageshkumar Kirubasankar and Voon Zhi Kai Tristan<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"iDP-FOS-video-interview.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\n\t\t\tScience\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

Tai Jia Xuan and A.Guhanavel S\/O Ashok Kumar<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tIntrigued to Innovate: The Podcast\t<\/h4>\n\t

Every innovation journey begins with a spark.\u00a0Intrigued to Innovate<\/em> shines the spotlight on students and guests who have successfully transformed that spark into real-world innovation. Hosted by Dr Jovan Tan, the podcast reveals the untold stories of student innovators, highlighting their challenges, breakthroughs, and key moments of discover.<\/p>\n

Each episode showcases inspiring stories of student innovators tackling complex, real-world challenges through creative, interdisciplinary solutions. Here, Dr Jovan Tan learns from them, gaining insight into the fresh perspectives and creative problem-solving approaches that they bring to the table. The series also occasionally features thought leaders in innovation, design, and entrepreneurship, offering listeners a blend of student-driven stories and expert insights that together paint a holistic picture of innovation in action.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a first-year student curious about innovation, or a seasoned creator eager to learn from peer mentors, tune in to\u00a0Intrigued\u00a0<\/em>to Innovate<\/em> for authentic, insightful stories grounded in real experience.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tUpcoming events\t<\/h3>\n\t

Join us at our upcoming events to engage with us and find out more about i<\/em>DP!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCDE Freshman Welcome\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

17 July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

At this CDE-wide event, learn about academic and student life resources in CDE as well as details of the curriculum for your primary major. Also, attend the iDP talk and visit our project booths between 12 pm and 2 pm.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to register your attendance\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tWeek 0 prototyping workshops\t<\/h4>\n\t

3-7 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Interested to learn about different prototyping techniques and get hands-on training in common prototyping tools? Join our prototyping workshops to find out more! Our workshops are open to all NUS students.<\/p>\n

Note: Watch this space for the registration link.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tiDP Experience Day\t<\/h4>\n\t

12 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Find out more about the i<\/em>DP curriculum at this event, hear from your seniors in i<\/em>DP about their experience, and get to know other students in the i<\/em>DP community. Also, get an exclusive i<\/em>DP merchandise and special treat at the event!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to register your attendance\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tIDEATE 2026\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h4>\n\t

15 August 2026 to 21 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

IDEATE is i<\/em>DP’s flagship annual makerthon that is open to all NUS undergraduates. Over 10 weeks, participants will form teams to identify a real-world problem and build a working prototype of a solution to address the problem. Teams that pass a preliminary design review will exhibit their prototypes at the semi-finals will then pitch for a share of the prize pool on the finals stage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to sign up now!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tTour of iDP facilities\t<\/h4>\n\t

17 August 2026 onwards<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Do you know that i<\/em>DP has many facilities and equipment to support your prototyping work? Join the tour to find out more about our prototyping services, and try using some of our common equipment during the hands-on segment of the tour.<\/p>\n

Note: Watch this space for the registration link.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRace to Save the Eggs Challenge\t<\/h4>\n\t

26 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Design and build a vehicle using only cardboard and basic stationery to keep a clutch of eggs safe as they roll down a flight of stair, and win exciting prizes for the most number of eggs saved and the most creative design. Form a group of 3 or 4 to sign up for this challenge!<\/p>\n

Note: Watch this space for the registration link.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRecess Week prototyping workshops\t<\/h4>\n\t

21-25 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Missed the prototyping workshops on Week 0? Don’t worry, we will have more workshops lined up during Recess Week!<\/p>\n

Note: Watch this space for the registration link.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tCDE3301 Project Fair\t<\/h4>\n\t

29 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

Join us at this event to learn more about our two-semester design project course CDE3301 Ideas to Proof-of-Concept and the projects that are offered for the next run of the course in the January 2027 and August 2027 semesters.\u00a0Our project supervisors and industry partners will be present to tell you more about the many interesting projects they are offering for CDE3301.<\/p>\n

Note: Watch this space for the registration link.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tEDIC Project Showcase Nov 2026\t<\/h4>\n\t

13 November 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

We organise a project showcase at the end of every semester to celebrate the completion of our year-long student projects in CDE3301 Ideas to Proof-of-Concept, CDE4301 Innovation & Design Capstone, and CDE4301A Ideas to Start-up. Come and see the projects from CDE3301 at this semester’s showcase!<\/p>\n

Note: Watch this space for the registration link.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tHow you can join iDP\t<\/h3>\n\t

There is no additional requirement for admission into i<\/em>DP other an enrolment in any primary major in NUS. We welcome applicants from all disciplines who are enthusiastic to be part of our unique learning experience!<\/p>\n

Submit your application now if you are planning to enrol in one of our courses next semester!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick here to apply now!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tGet in touch with us!\t<\/h3>\n\t

If you have questions about i<\/em>DP, feel free to drop us an email at idp-query@nus.edu.sg<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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