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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.

Course code: C32
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, DAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP
2026 JAE ELR2B2-D net aggregate: 11 - 18
Course duration: 3 years

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

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Design sub-cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3
Any one of the following subjects
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
    1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-7
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7
    Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type
    • Art/Higher Art
    • Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing/Computer Studies
    • Creative 3D Animation
    • Design & Technology
    • Design Studies
    • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
    • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
    • Media Studies (English/Chinese)
    • Physics
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
    1-6

    Course modules

    Year 1

    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
    Year 2

    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
    Year 3

    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 duration12 or 24 weeks
    Internship timeframeYear 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
    Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

    You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

    You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

    You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

    You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.