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Design Educator of the Year award

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
𝗧𝗲𝗹: +𝟲𝟱 𝟵𝟴𝟮𝟯 𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟱

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
𝗧𝗲𝗹: +𝟲𝟱 𝟵𝟴𝟮𝟯 𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟱

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:

  1. 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”.

 

  1. 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
𝗧𝗲𝗹: +𝟲𝟱 𝟵𝟴𝟮𝟯 𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟱

Ranked Top 100 Universities Globally

RAFFLES INTERIOR DESIGN FACULTY RANKS TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES GLOBALLY BY INSPIRELI AWARD

 

Raffles College of Higher Education is proud to announce that the College the only design school in Singapore to be ranked among the Top 100 universities globally by the INSPIRELI AWARDS for the period 2015 to 2024 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.

Thank you, Raffles Interior Designer Beverly WINDSOR, with Wee Studio Pte Ltd, for returning to her alma mater to present the Inspireli Award to the College. Accepting the award on behalf of the College is Ms Rosa LOPES, Programme Director of Interior Design, accompanied by Ms Cagil Yurdakul Toker, Senior Lecturer.

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
𝗧𝗲𝗹: +𝟲𝟱 𝟵𝟴𝟮𝟯 𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟱

Wanbo Institute of Science & Technology – China Curriculum Development Visit 2024

Wanbo Institute of Science & Technology
China Curriculum Development Visit 2024

Raffles College of Higher Education welcomed delegates from Wanbo Institute of Science and Technology, 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 the visit, the delegates visited Design Orchard and SocietyA to view Raffles Designers’ labels retailed at these boutiques.

Reckless Ericka at Design Orchard. Founded in 2009 by Raffles Designer Afton CHEN and Raffles Marketer Louis KOH, Reckless Ericka embodies spirited creativity and responsible production. Their collections reflect authenticity, precision, and a commitment to craftsmanship, offering an alternative to fast fashion with the highest quality apparel.

SeanSheila at SocietyA by Raffles Fashion Designers Sean LOH and Sheila AGATHA. Sean and Sheila (Class of 2012) joined forces to create SeanSheila, a label known for its simple yet elegant tailored apparel. Their unique blend of traditional silhouettes and modern tailoring has earned regional recognition.  SeanSheila is also a brand that has won multiple awards over the years with the most notable recent award being the Singapore Good Design Award (SG Mark) 2023 for their business model, “Design with(out) Senses”, which trains and employs the underprivileged community to be part of their fashion label.

These fashion brands exemplify the innovative spirit and creative excellence fostered at RafflesDesign, where our students evolve into industry leaders, shaping the future of fashion and design!

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

Watch feature documentary on SeanSheila’s design philosophy here.
Visit Wanbo Institute of Science & Technology here.

#fashiondesign #jewellerydesign #fashionmarketing #productdesign #interiordesign #graphicdesign #digitalmediadesign #animation #gamesdesign #designmanagement

Tianjin University of Commerce Boustead College – China Curriculum Development Visit 2024

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.

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

Visit Tianjin University of Commerce here.

#fashiondesign #jewellerydesign #fashionmarketing #productdesign #interiordesign #graphicdesign #digitalmediadesign #animation #gamedesign #designmanagement

MUJI Re-inspire Exhibition – Muji Re- Opening at Plaza Singapura

Raffles Designers designs MUJI Re-inspire Exhibition 2023
Muji Re- Opening at Plaza Singapura

Raffles College of Higher Education would like to congratulate MUJI Singapore on the grand opening of the largest global flagship store in Southeast Asia on 22 November 2023.

MUJI Plaza Singapura Global Flagship Store is the biggest MUJI store in Singapore to date and a significant milestone for MUJI Singapore over the 20 years in Singapore. This expansive store, covering 38,000 square feet in the heart of the city, serves as the primary anchor to display the entire comprehensive product range (across concept, scale, and variety).

Within this flagship store, “Open MUJI” is a space for MUJI Singapore to partner with local designers and creators to create exhibition and workshops, enabling MUJI Plaza Singapura to be a place for the community to exchange ideas, and for learning and education. Raffles College of Higher Education is honoured to be the FIRST education institution to present, “RE-Inspire” – the first sustainable exhibition of designs that use MUJI’s ageing and defective items in fashionable collections, jewellery accessories, lights, art installation, etc in a Zen garden.
Inspired by the comma, a mark symbolising a slight pause in the fast-paced lifestyle and representing MUJI’s appreciation of the eco-conscious practice of prolonging the shelf life of products via creative repurposing.
A RE-inspiring sustainable exhibition, and a successful collaboration by Design!

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

Muji’s Highlight Reel of Grand Re-Opening here.

#graphicdesign #digitalmediadesign #animation #interiordesign #jewellerydesign #fashiondesign

Singapore Interior Design Awards 2023

10 Raffles Interior Designers wins at SIDS’s Singapore Interior Design Awards 2023

No.Student Name Name of Project Category Award 
1VALERY CHRISTINEAGRI-SHELTERBEST IN PUBLIC SPACE DESIGNGOLD
 

9

CHRISTINE LOH SHIN HUEYCOSMOCATIONBEST IN EXHIBITION DESIGNGOLD
2KENRICK NICHOLAS HONGGANAZENICSBEST IN PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN SILVER
 

3

JIANG MANQIJINLING ARTISAN CENTER 

BEST IN PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN

SILVER
4FELICIA SUGIARTOHUDDLE DUDDLE HUBBEST IN PUBLIC SPACE DESIGNSILVER
7MELVINTHE BRIDGEBEST IN HEALTHCARE DESIGNBRONZE
 

5

ZHANG ZIJINGHYPER GROWTHBEST IN PUBLIC SPACE DESIGNBRONZE
 

6

SESILIA AMANDASPARKLING FLAMESBEST IN HEALTHCARE DESIGNBRONZE
8VALERY CHRISTINE G.STACKED OFFICEBEST IN WORKSPACE DESIGNHONORARY MENTION
10LIN GUOANQI3RD STOP STUDY HUBSIDA CONCEPT CATEGORY BEST IN PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN – INSTITUTIONAL AND EDUCATIONTBC

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

For more about Design Intervention visit here.

#InteriorDesign

SPADE Spatial Design Awards 2023

SPADE Spatial Design Awards 2023
by Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS)

Celebrating Success by Design! Raffles Interior Designers, Rossalinda and Beverly WINSOR, have soared to victory at the prestigious American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2023!

Raffles Interior Designer Rossalinda took the crown as the National Winner of Singapore, while Raffles Interior Designer Beverly WINSOR emerged as First Runner-up.

To view their works on ASDA’s website click https://asda.americanstandard-apac.com/winners-2023 .

Congratulations to Rosslinda and Beverly!

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

For more about American Standard visit here.
For more about American Standard Design Awards visit here.

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FIND Design Fair Asia 2023

Raffles Designers helps as MM Design Ambassadors
at FIND Design Fair Asia 2023

Raffles Designers from MA in Design Management, Product, and Interior Architecture and Design programmes were at FIND – Design Fair Asia at Marina Bay Sands as MM Design ambassadors and also got to network with over 350 exhibitors and 15,000+ visitors who gathered over three days.

This experience opened doors to valuable connections in the design world, connecting our Raffles Designers with global design companies, preparing them for the future.

Participating Raffles Designers includes:

Master’s in Design Management

Lakshimi Baskar

BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design
Beverly WINDSOR
Jessica ONG
Sherin CHITLAPULLY
Rossalinda

Chitasya DJOHAN

BA (Hons) in Product Design
TAN Lindsay

Uncover your potential. Enroll with Raffles today!

For more about FIND Design Fair Asia visit here.

#DesignManagement  #InteriorDesign #ProductDesign