HK PolyU School of Design

HK PolyU School of Design Official page of PolyU Design, Top 25 in QS World University Rankings by Subject for Art & Design

PolyU Design has been an important hub of design education and research for Hong Kong. The School was ranked 15th on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankingsยฎ by Subject - Art and Design in 2020 and is consistently among the top 20 in the world. The School offers a wide range of disciplines, including: product design, interaction design, information design, advertising design, media design, interior design, environmental design, social design, service design, transitional environments design, innovative business design, intelligent systems design, smart service design, and innovative multimedia entertainment. The School is home to over 900 undergraduate and postgraduate students annually, of which approximately 85 study at the doctoral level. The School provides a well-equipped teaching and learning environment in the Jockey Club Innovation Tower, a landmark building designed by the late Zaha Hadid.

PolyU Design is pleased to announce its collaboration with Alibaba International Design Centre and the Hong Kong Desi...
09/09/2026



PolyU Design is pleased to announce its collaboration with Alibaba International Design Centre and the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and through a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the Hong Kong Design Summit recently. This partnership will explore new opportunities in AI-related design education, industry-academic collaboration, and innovation research, while supporting the development of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Areaโ€™s creative industries.

Together, we are shaping the future of design by connecting creativity, technology, and industry to empower the next generation of designers.

Discover the art of book design at its finest. ๐Ÿ“šโœจThe 61st Most Beautiful Czech Books of the Year (NฤŒKR) is now on vi...
08/09/2026




Discover the art of book design at its finest. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

The 61st Most Beautiful Czech Books of the Year (NฤŒKR) is now on view at PolyU. Presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong, the exhibition showcases outstanding achievements in contemporary book design.

๐Ÿ“ Innovation Gallery, P/F, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Now โ€“ 27 Sep 2026

[PhD Programmeโ€™s Research Seminar Series 2026/27]Designing A Design School to Design A City11 Sep 2026 | 11:00 am โ€“12...
07/09/2026




[PhD Programmeโ€™s Research Seminar Series 2026/27]
Designing A Design School to Design A City
11 Sep 2026 | 11:00 am โ€“12:00 pm | In-Person

How can design schools serve as driving forces for the social, cultural and economic development of cities around the world?

In this seminar, Prof. Hongtao Zhou, Professor and Interim Associate Dean of the Faculty of Design at the University of Macau, will explore the role of design schools in addressing local needs and challenges to create positive, tangible impacts for their cities. The seminar presents an ongoing case study of designing a design school, offering insights and challenges for discussion.

Prof. Zhou previously served as Vice Dean for International of Tongji University's College of Design and Innovation and founded the Shanghai Experimental Education Center for Design and Innovation.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Open to all PolyU PhD students and SD staff.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Learn More: https://polyu.hk/ZMhPg

On 27 August, over 70 academic and administrative staff from PolyU Design gathered in Shenzhen for our annual School Re...
07/09/2026



On 27 August, over 70 academic and administrative staff from PolyU Design gathered in Shenzhen for our annual School Retreat.

The day began with the Dean's keynote presentation, marking his 20th Dean's Talk, alongside sharing sessions by our Associate Deans. Reflecting on the School's development since 2019, the Dean highlighted progress in research, external grants, consultancy projects, doctoral education, student admissions, internationalisation, strategic partnerships and the growth of our global academic community. Colleagues concluded the session with a heartfelt round of applause in recognition of the School's achievements and Dean's leadership.

In the afternoon, colleagues visited the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza. Through its exhibitions, we gained fresh perspectives on the intersections of design, art, culture and technology.

The retreat provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on our achievements, strengthen connections across the School, align colleagues around key priorities, exchange ideas and look ahead to the next chapter of PolyU Design's development.



๐ŸŽŠA new semester, a new beginning. ๐ŸŽŠPolyU Design recently welcomed our newest undergraduate and taught postgraduate stud...
07/09/2026



๐ŸŽŠA new semester, a new beginning. ๐ŸŽŠ

PolyU Design recently welcomed our newest undergraduate and taught postgraduate students on the Orientation Days. From programme sharing and alumni insights to networking with peers, faculty, and industry professionals, students gained a first glimpse into the vibrant community that will support their growth as designers and innovators.

We also extend a warm welcome to our inbound exchange students from around the world, who bring diverse perspectives and enrich our global learning community.

Guided by the spirit of , we encourage all our students to stay curious, challenge assumptions, and explore new possibilities through design.

Here is to an inspiring journey of creativity, collaboration, and impact ahead.

Heartfelt congratulations to Reef of Hope and its designer, Dean Chan of Team Orz Limited and a PolyU Design alum, ...
02/09/2026




Heartfelt congratulations to Reef of Hope and its designer, Dean Chan of Team Orz Limited and a PolyU Design alum, a start-up supported by the LKSD&I IdeaSparkAction Fund, on winning iF Design Award 2026.

Reef of Hope has developed a marine-safe artificial reef system that helps restore oyster habitats, enhance water flow, and support oyster larvae growth, demonstrating the potential of design-led innovation for environmental sustainability. The project has already earned significant international recognition, including: National Winner, James Dyson Award 2025 (Hong Kong), Gold Medal, 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, and other prestigious accolades.

The IdeaSparkAction Fund, offered by the Li Ka Shing Design and Innovation Centre (LKSD&I), supports projects and start-ups founded by PolyU Design students, alumni, and academic staff. Through funding and strategic support in business, branding, design, and marketing, the Fund helps accelerate the growth of design-driven ventures and innovation initiatives.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more about Reef of Hope: https://polyu.hk/NBmWS | https://bit.ly/3Ufcrgo
๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the IdeaSparkAction Fund: https://polyu.hk/mpFXY

How does design shape a world that works for everyone?In a recent Mill MILK Weekly_pedia episode exploring the challeng...
01/09/2026



How does design shape a world that works for everyone?

In a recent Mill MILK Weekly_pedia episode exploring the challenges faced by left-handed people in everyday life, Mr Chan Kam Fai, Lecturer at PolyU Design, shared insights on inclusive and human-centred design from a social designโ€™s perspective. The feature highlights how thoughtful design can better respond to the needs of different users and create more equitable experiences for all.

The discussion highlights an important lesson we teach at PolyU Design: good design starts with understanding people. Our students are trained to identify unmet needs, challenge assumptions, and create inclusive solutions that improve everyday life.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/yuqnDbvFuYo

๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐” ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | ๐€๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌPolyU Design is proud to announce the re...
31/08/2026



๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐” ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐Ž๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | ๐€๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ

PolyU Design is proud to announce the recipients of the PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Awards 2026. These awards recognise graduates with outstanding achievements, community impact, and strong support for their alma mater.

๐Ÿ”น Ms CHEUNG Wing Yee, Step, Teaching Fellow, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Master of Science in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology, 2003
๐Ÿ†2026 Distinguished Design Alumna of the Year


๐Ÿ”น Dr CHAN Meng Kheong, Rico, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Vision International, PhD, 2017
๐Ÿ†2026 Distinguished Design Alumnus of the Year


๐Ÿ”น Dr IP Chung Man, Tony, Founder & Director, Tony Ip Green Architects Ltd., PhD, 2023
๐Ÿ†2026 Distinguished Design Alumnus of the Yeargreen

๐Ÿ”น Mr CHEUNG Wai Ming Ming, Founder & Design Director, for&st, BA (Hons) in Design (Visual Communication Design), 2013
๐Ÿ†2026 Young Design Alumnus of the Yearco

๐Ÿ”น Ms CHAN Ho Yee Cindy & Mr NG Chak Kwan Heinrik, Co-founders, Deep Food, BA (Hons) in Product Design, 2019 / BA (Hons) in Design (Industrial & Product Design), 2015
๐Ÿ†2026 Young Design Alumni of the Year


๐Ÿ”น Ms CHAN Man Wai Rosie, Founder, JAPJAP Zero Waste Limited, BA (Hons) in Environment and Interior Design, 2022
๐Ÿ†2026 Young Design Alumna of the Year


We are grateful to our esteemed judging panel for their dedication and insight, and we look forward to celebrating our alumni community's achievements.

Empowering the Next Generation of Designers: PolyU Design x K11 by ACWe are proud to share that PolyU Design and K11 by...
28/08/2026



Empowering the Next Generation of Designers: PolyU Design x K11 by AC

We are proud to share that PolyU Design and K11 by AC Limited officially sealed a new strategic partnership last Friday during an signing ceremony held at the K11 Musea Gentry Club.

This collaboration unites both parties from academia and corporate sectors in a shared mission to cultivate exceptional design talent through practical exposure and industry integration.

Key pillars of this partnership include:
โ€ข Talent Development: Offering internship opportunities and professional workplace supervision for PolyU Design students.
โ€ข Project Collaboration: Engaging in joint projects tailored for academic and co-operative learning.
โ€ข Industry Insights: Co-organising design training workshops, professional talks, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Look forward to the journey ahead as we work together to shape the future of the design landscape.

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