Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Experience Design
Develop your design skills for the future economy to create exciting interiors, products and experiences!
You will be equipped with foundational skillsets needed to design interior spaces, products and experiences. You will also acquire the capability to use cutting edge technology to bring your interiors, products and experiences to the next level where they become smart, interactive, phygital and sustainable.
Applicants with severe colour vision deficiency may encounter difficulties in some modules with high reliance on colour usage. Such applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the course. Interested applicants with this condition are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Experience Design |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Design Exploration
- Drawing & Rendering
- Design for Communication
- Storytelling Through Media
- 2D Visualisation
- Object & Interface Prototyping
- Brand Experience
- Design Insights
- User-Centred Studio Practice
- Interactive Object Studio
Complementary electives
- LifePro Units
Core modules
- Spatial Visualisation
- UI/UX Design
- Data-informed Design
- Design for Empathy
- Service Experience Design
- Phygital Design
- Design Entrepreneurship
- Materials & Sustainability
- Immersive Space Studio
- Integrated Experience Studio
Complementary electives
- LifePro Units
Core modules
- Portfolio Development
- Futures Design Project
Prescribed electives
- Spatial Futures
- Object Futures
Prescribed electives
- Environmental Design Strategies
- Interaction Design Strategies
Common electives
- Brand Identity Design
- Motion Graphics
- Gamification Techniques
- Digital Painting
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Interior Designer
- Product Designer
- Interaction Designer
- Experience Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Service Experience Designer
- Customer Experience (CX) Designer
- User Experience (UX) Designer
- User Interface (UI) Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Retail Display & Promotional Designer
- Visual Merchandiser
- AR/VR Designer
- Hospitality Designer
- 3D Modelling & Rendering Technologist
- Market & Trends Researcher
- Front-end Developer
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.