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About Intelligent Systems Design, MDes - at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

The Master of Design (Intelligent Systems Design) (ISD) is an emerging specialism with interdisciplinarity at its core, based on the integration of intelligent technologies, system theories and innovative design approaches, bringing together professional knowledge in the areas of design and STEM. To achieve 'transformative industrial innovation', ISD aims at bolstering the most cutting-edge and competitive industries, enabled by advanced technologies and processes, such asAI, Industry 4.0, robotics, and AIoT (AI+IoT), through systemic design innovations.

A combination of theory, planning strategies, research and technical skills provide the foundation for studios that explore emerging aspects of user experience (UX) and interaction design, based on human needs and pleasures as well as technological development.

The aims of this specialism are:

  • to nurture the creativity and design ability of the students by enabling them to embrace intelligent (especially AI-enabled) and systemic approaches;
  • to develop students' awareness of current and emerging technologies in the innovation industry and advanced manufacturing (e.g., Industry 4.0) environment;
  • to promote an understanding of supporting marketing and business practices; and
  • to enhance awareness of the impact of designed systems and solutions on human, social, environmental and global domains through developing responsible, transparent and ethical design processes.

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Notes about fees for this course

The programme tuition fees (1 year, 3 trimesters) for local and non-local students for the academic year 2024-2025 are HK$223,200.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design, STEM or in a related discipline, e.g. communication, psychology or anthropology, is required. Candidates with other tertiary qualifications complemented by substantial relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to provide one of the following proficiency test results (taken within 2 years) for fulfil the minimum English language requirement for admission purpose:

  • A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test; or
  • An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module.

Student reviews of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

Find out what students say about The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

Linyi Liu - Intelligent Systems Design (2023)

As an ISD student, my journey has been filled with passion and exploration. I have always been curious about how to organically combine design and STEM. After experiencing ISD, I firmly believe it holds the key to this question, leading to a transformative shift in my perspective.

ISD opens up boundless possibilities in systemic design innovations. I not only acquired cutting-edge theory of intelligent technologies but also had opportunities to get hands-on with robotic arms, turning my ideas into tangible creations. The most significant transformation came when facing "wicked" real-world challenges. Through ISD's teachings, I honed my ability to approach these challenges from a systemic innovation perspective. This newfound confidence enables me to analyse problems holistically and identify fundamental solutions.

Additionally, ISD provided invaluable opportunities for collaboration with industry partners, from automotive companies to financial institutions. Working with them gave me practical skills and deepened my understanding of the transformative potential of intelligent systems in various sectors.

In conclusion, my ISD experience has been enriching. I wholeheartedly recommend ISD to aspiring students seeking to explore the unknown and change the future world. Its interdisciplinary approach, perspective transformation, and industry collaborations make it a cherished, authentic journey of professional growth.

Xinyu Wang - Innovative Business Design (2023)

The IBD programme incubates students' interdisciplinary understanding of principles in design, business and technology. Students will develop their ability to explore opportunities in businesses and industries with an emphasis on using design as a tool to facilitate whatever challenges that may arise. The focus of the curriculum leans to promote holistic comprehension of the project development process instead of having students merely work on a design, denoting that we care very much about the why behind a design, what opportunities it will bring, and how it addresses issues/ problems.

Our fellow students are excellent professionals from different design and educational backgrounds prior to the entrance to IBD. Working closely with one another certainly strengthens our field of expertise and expands our knowledge and vision through cross-disciplinary team collaboration.

Industry-sponsored project opportunities as a privilege are guaranteed and allow students to foster their professionalism from a practical perspective rather than as a student.

Lastly, I strongly recommend you join this programme if you want to progress into different or more advanced roles in your career or intend to create your own business.

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