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Digital Jewelry Week (DJW) 2025: Design Competition

10 Raffles Designers in Digital Jewelry Week 2025

The College is elated that nine Raffles Jewellery Designers and one Raffles Product Designer were selected for Digital Jewelry Week, the global stage for digital jewellery design that incorporates visionary designs with innovation. It is platform where creations translated from concept to 3D renders for global audience to appreciate!

Please visit www.digitaljewelryweek.com where you can see the designs up close, understand a little more about the inspiration behind them, and even interact with the jewellery pieces!

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

Learn more about Digital Jewelry Week (DJW) here.

 

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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SG Batik Design Contest 2025

Raffles Designers Defining Intangible Cultural Heritage By Design

Fresh perspectives on tradition and design took the spotlight at the Batik Design SG Contest 2025, where three Raffles Designers are among the five national winners handpicked by the judges from 140 submissions. The competition invited design students, professionals, and residents, local or overseas, to create original, thoughtful, and visually compelling batik-inspired designs from everyday life in Singapore.

The judges are:

  1. Dr Jack SIM, founder of World Toilet Organisation & BOPHub
  2. Anne AVANTIE, Indonesian fashion designer and contemporary kebaya pioneer
  3. Ms Selmin OZBUDAK, Founder and Art Director, Narart Gallery, Istanbul
  4. Mr Daniel BOEY, Fashion Show Producer, Daniel Boey Pte Ltd
  5. Ms ZHANG Ting Ting, CEO, Singapore Fashion Council

The College is proud to be the Design Education Partner of this initiative and continue to nurture designers who approach tradition not as limitation, but as challenge for reinvention. Congratulations to Raffles Designers Wint THAWDAR, LI Jia Yan, and ZHU Ying Wen, whose entries were distinguished by their conceptual clarity, refined execution, and a strong sense of visual storytelling.

Selected submissions, including the above winning designs, were exhibited at ION Art Gallery from 20 to 28 September 2025.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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Design Educator of the Year Award 2025

Congratulations, Çağıl Yurdakul Toker!

Raffles𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 is elated to celebrate Raffles Creative Practitioner Çağıl Yurdakul Toker’s dedication to Design Education and her receiving the Design Educator of the Year award from Ms Indranee RAJAH, Minister in the Prime Minister Office at the Society of Interior Designers Singapore (SIDS) Gala Dinner!

As a Raffles Creative Practitioner at Raffles𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯’s Interior Architecture Faculty, @cagilyurdakul received this award in recognition of her mentorship of her students and commitment to Interior Architecture and Design Education over the past years.

Çağıl is an exemplar of excellence at Raffles𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯, and we are privileged to have her.

 

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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Raffles X 111 Somerset: Christmas 2025 Wrapper Design

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟭𝟭 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿!

Elisa’s creative vision and design excellence have earned her this recognition from 111 Somerset (@111somersetsg). Her design will be featured in the mall’s inaugural Christmas wrapping paper design initiative, giving shoppers a chance to wrap their gifts in a truly unique 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 creation.

This achievement reflects not only Elisa’s talent and dedication, but also the real-world design experience that the college provides. Our designers pitch their ideas to industry partners, receive constructive feedback, and learn to turn creativity into business.

At 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣, our designers don’t just design aesthetics. They captivate your attention.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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SIDA Youth Awards 2025

RAFFLES INTERIOR DESIGNERS WIN AT SIDA YOUTH AWARDS 2025

 

What an inspiring evening as Raffles Interior Designers took the spotlight at the Singapore Interior Design Awards (SIDA) 2025 Youth Awards Presentation, graced by Mr. Melvin YONG, Member of Parliament for Radin Mas SMC and Guest of Honour.

The ceremony celebrated emerging talents shaping the future of interior design through creativity, innovation, and purposeful thinking. Our very own Raffles Interior Designers were among the honourees, recognised for their visionary works and strong design sensibilities.

Best in Public Space Design – Gold Award

HSU Lawoon

Project – LOOM Retreat

Best in Hospitality Design – Gold Award

HSU Lawoon

Project – LOOM Retreat

Best in Academia Design – Gold Award

Karyn Reine Widjaja

Project – Borneo Terra 

Best in Public Space Design – Silver Award

Liviani Wongso

Project – Sakana Fisheries Hub

Best in Workplace and Best in F&B – Honorary Mention

MU Zhouxing

Project – Coral Reef

Congratulations to all our award-winning Raffles Interior Designers for their remarkable achievements at SIDA 2025.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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INSPIRELI World Architecture University Ranking 2024-2025

Raffles Interior Design Faculty is Ranked in TOP 100 as 81st from 1444

Raffles College of Higher Education is proud to be recognised again, as the only design school in Singapore – ranking among the Top 100 universities globally by the INSPIRELI AWARDS for the period 2015 to 2025 based on Student Global Performance.

INSPIRELI World Architecture University Ranking is based on student activity and international success in a global comparison.

The only real measure of the quality of a university is the activity of its students and their success in international comparisons.

This prestigious accolade underscores our unwavering commitment to nurturing creative excellence and innovation in design education.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated faculty, talented students, and supportive community for making this achievement possible.

Together, we continue to shape the future of Design.

For more information of the award, please visit https://www.worldarchiranking.com/en/.

 

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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Raffles X Dare Festival 2025

DESIGN FOR INCLUSIVITY: RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE AND DARE FESTIVAL 2025


(Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development, Eric Chua, with all the performers at the DAREFestival 2025.)

At Raffles Design Institute, learning goes beyond the classroom — it’s about hands-on, real-world experiences that both challenge and inspire. Our partnership with DARE Festival 2025 is a perfect example, aligning with the festival’s celebration of creativity, courage, and the transformative power of inclusivity.

Students from Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication Design programme participated in this design challenge to conceptualise the festival campaign, and Raffles Graphic Designer CAI Zirou’s concept was selected, and she further developed the key visuals for the festival. She collaborates closely with the organisers to capture and bring to life the festival’s bold, uplifting, and inclusive spirit through her design.

DARE Festival uniquely unites artists of diverse abilities and backgrounds alongside mainstream performers across music, dance, theatre, and comedy to create a truly inspiring showcase. This year’s edition will be held on Sunday, 16 November, 7 PM at Gateway Theatre, promising an evening filled with artistic collaboration and celebration.

Zirou’s artwork is now prominently featured on the festival’s promotional materials, including the official listing on SISTIC, where tickets are now available. Prices range from S$25 to S$30, offering an opportunity to experience a powerful festival that highlights creativity and shared humanity.

Supporting Partners:

 

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
𝗧𝗲𝗹: +𝟲𝟱 𝟵𝟴𝟮𝟯 𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟱

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AYDA Awards 2025

RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE RECEIVED BEST EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND BEST MENTOR AWARDS AT AYDA 2025

Great design begins with great education — and this year, Raffles Design Institute has been awarded the Best Education Institution and Best Mentor awards!

Raffles Creative Practitioner Cagil Yurdakul Toker was awarded the Best Mentor Award, a testament to her exemplary guidance and dedication to nurturing the next generation of design leaders while the College was recognised as the Best Education Institution, affirm our commitment to excellence and reinforce our value of preparing our students for the industry.

In addition, Raffles Interior Designers also made an outstanding mark in this year’s competition:

Dianne Madeleine L. Condecido received the:

  1. Gold Award in the Architecture category, and
  2. Best Green Innovation Award for her project, “The Green Terminal”.

Salakchay Thengkham received the:

  1. Gold Award in Interior Design category, and
  2. Best Colour Award for her project, “Lao Youth Edutainment Center”.

 

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) International Design Competition 2024/25

RAFFLES DESIGN WINS THREE IN A ROW AT SDC 2024/25

We are pleased to share that Raffles Fashion Designer ZHUYingwen (Ada) has been awarded national winner of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) International Design Competition 2024/25, joining past winners from Raffles Design, Vernia LIE in 2022/23 and SONPAVORAPONGSasipim in 2023/24.


(ZHU Yingwen (Ada) received her award from Mr. Dro of Matex,  for SDC Design Competition 2024/25)

The SDC International Design Competition is an esteemed global initiative that invites students to respond to contemporary global challenges through colour-focused, sustainable design. This year’s theme, “Colour for Good: Creativity in Adversity,” called for entries that reflect the role of design in addressing ecological and social crises through innovation, empathy, and purpose.

Her entry, Developed in Light, impressed judges with its creative use of cyanotype printing and thoughtful response to global and emotional adversity. Ada will go on to represent Singapore on the global stage at the international finals this October.

A total of 14 students from Raffles Design submitted entries for this contest, each demonstrating thoughtful engagement with the brief and a commitment to responsible design. We extend our congratulations to all participants and wish Ada continued success as she carries our creative spirit to the international arena.

Another Success by Design!

 

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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Raffles X Hilton: Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 Mooncake Packaging

RAFFLES DESIGN BRINGS SUSTAINABILITY AND FUNCTIONAL AESTHETICS TO THE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL!

 

We are proud to announce that Raffles Designer TANG Ke’s submission for the Mooncake Gift Box Design Project has been selected and will be produced by Hilton Orchard Singapore!

TANG Ke’s design integrates nature, heritage, and reusability, presenting a timeless piece that not only elevates the festive experience, but can be repurposed beyond the Mid-Autumn festival for everyday use as a stylish water-bottle holder.

Hilton Singapore Orchard’s tea-infused baked mooncakes will be available from 6 August 2025 onwards – order them for a refreshing taste of the Mid-Autumn festival, and to witness Success by Design!

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴
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