Hilton Singapore Orchard selects Raffles Designer YING Zhixuan’s red packet design for 2026!
As the Chinese New Year celebrations continue, Hilton Singapore Orchard, Raffles Designer YING Zhixuan drew inspiration from the centuries-old spectacle of Iron Flower fireworks, translating its fleeting sparks into flowing floral lines and luminous detailing.
Executed with refined finishes such as foil stamping and velvet lamination, the design expresses harmony, brilliance, and renewal, aligning material craftsmanship with festive symbolism.
Through these projects, our designers demonstrate how tradition is not reinvented, but enriched — strengthened through concept, symbolism, and thoughtful execution.
Raffles Designer Emily SURJAATMADJA’s Lunar New Year 2026 red packet design selected for distribution
Building on the 111 Somerset X Raffles Singapore partnership, Raffles Graphic Designers were also invited to contribute to 111 Somerset’s Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations by designing this year’s red packet for the mall.
Raffles Designer Emily SURJAATMADJA’s submission was selected and produced by 111 Somerset for distribution. The selected design explores themes of growth and unity, combining floral motifs with a new interpretation of Chinese knots to form a coin-like symbol of prosperity, enhanced through gold foil stamping and embossing.
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.
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.
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!
Over 50 Raffles Designers and Marketers created UNIQLO’S Flower of Peace for World Art Day
World Art Day is celebrated each year on 15 April, and more than 50 students from Raffles Singapore campus
came together to celebrate peace this World Art Day with UNIQLO’s Flowers of Peace workshop held on 15 April 2025.
About the Workshop
Inspired by Picasso’s iconic Bouquet of Friendship, Flowers of Peace is a 90-minute collaborative art workshop led by Artolution’s teaching artists, Zero and TraseOne, as they bring their expertise in community art making and collaborative storytelling. In a reflection on peace through art, Raffles Designers and Marketers were invited to contribute to a collaborative artwork, a collage of creations envisioning hope and our collective power to create positive change.
Where will the artworks be displayed?
Their artworks will be featured in a community art piece, put together by Artolution, to be displayed at the Picasso Museum in Paris.
On 16 May 2025, the International Day of living together in Peace, all 25 artworks, including a collage of
Singapore’s artworks, will be collated into one grand art piece and unveiled at the Picasso Museum in Paris and displayed for the public. It will be displayed at UNIQLO Marais thereafter.
Raffles Design Lights Up Chinatown’s Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
After the successful collaboration with the Kreta Ayer Community Club Management Committee and Singapore Tourism Board in designing the Mid- Autumn Festival Light-up in 2023, Raffles Design is proud to design for this year’s Mid-autumn Festival Light-Up again.
The winning design proposed by teams of multi-disciplinary Raffles Designers was titled, An Odyssey Through Generations.
This design concept aims to take Singapore’s Chinatown visitors, local or international, on a journey through time, showcasing iconic elements of each era. The design concept depicts three generations celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival together, from the days of simple kampongs to today’s modern city. Despite the nation’s economic development, the spirit of the festival remains the same, honouring its cultural significance, our kinship across generations and races, celebrating as one community.
Shaw Centre-Wheelock Place Underpass Wall Mural Design
Be Connected by Design on Orchard Road
In collaboration with Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore and the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA), the College invited Raffles Graphic Designers to activate the Shaw Centre-Wheelock Place underpass with a wall mural design.
Raffles Graphic Designer, Joanna Kristina SUGIH’s design titled “Embark on a Sensory Journey” was selected by the stakeholders for its intention of showcasing Orchard Road as an attractive location that encompasses experiences with all senses, such as the aroma of fine cuisine, scents of blooming flowers, sights of trendy shoppers etc. A placemaking initiative by Design!
Raffles Design Celebrates Opera Gallery’s 30th Anniversary
To mark Opera Gallery’s 30th anniversary in Singapore, Raffles Design engaged Raffles Graphic Designers to design a 30th anniversary logo for the art gallery.
Out of 12 entries, Raffles Graphic Designer, Vanezza TAN’s design was handpicked by Opera Gallery Headquarters in Paris, France to be the winning design.
The design titled “Progress & Expansion” highlights Opera Gallery’s three-decade journey and its evolution through various phases of growth. The intertwining curves symbolise not only this growth but also the unity shared between the gallery, its esteemed artists, and dedicated collectors. The incomplete circle serves as a poignant reminder of continuity, signifying Opera Gallery’s ongoing journey as it adapts and flourishes within the ever-evolving art scene.
The College would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Opera Gallery Singapore on the momentous occasion of their 30th anniversary. Happy Anniversary!
Tianjin University of Commerce Boustead College
China Curriculum Development Visit 2024
Raffles College of Higher Education welcomed delegates from Tianjin University of Commerce Boustead College, an institute of RafflesEducation, to the Singapore campus for an education and teaching development seminar! 🎓✨
The visit provided invaluable insights for all faculty members between the two institutions! They shared pedagogical approaches and investigated new areas to improve student’s learning experiences and graduate outcomes.
As part of their visit, the delegates viewed Midori collection by Raffles Jewellery Designer Mifuyu FUKAI at the RISIS boutique. Mifuyu’s passion for design, coupled with her reverence for Japanese culture, served as the driving force behind the Midori collection.
The Midori collection is a testament to Mifuyu’s artistic vision and meticulous craftsmanship. Inspired by Japan’s enchanting bamboo forests, each piece in this collection exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with precision and adorned with prasiolite (green amethyst), this collection is currently retailed at RISIS and now available in white gold and rose gold due to popular demand.
Raffles Designers not only learn from industry collaboration but also excel in them to bring their designs from Design to Retail.
Beyond individual success stories, this collaboration symbolizes Raffles’s commitment to nurturing and empowering the next generation of creatives. By providing students like Mifuyu with real-world opportunities and industry exposure, we aim to foster innovation, excellence, and career readiness for Raffles Designers.
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