Raffles Design Institute
Raffles Design Institute, formerly known as Raffles LaSalle Institute, was established in Singapore in 1990 as an educational institution dedicated to the professional design disciplines of Fashion Design, Interior Design, Interactive Media Design (Multimedia Design, Animation, and Games Design), 3D Design (Product, Furniture, and Jewellery Design), Graphic Design, and Fashion Marketing & Management (Fashion Marketing, Retail Management, and Fashion Communication & Journalism). It is the leading private design education provider with colleges in major cities such as Beijing, Changchun, Changzhou, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, Wuhan (China), Bangkok (Thailand), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Mumbai (India), Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Sydney (Australia), Auckland (New Zealand) and Singapore.

Offering an expeditious pathway to an Undergraduate programme in Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) degree certification to students within 3 years after graduating from high school, our curriculum is constantly reviewed to keep our students at the forefront of design education and training.

Always at the cutting edge, Raffles Design Institute prides itself in grooming individuals to award-winners. Sven Tan (Winner of Mercedes-Benz Asia Fashion Award 2004), Hiroko Ueno (Winner of Mercedes-Benz Singapore Fashion Award 2005), Jann Chong (Winner of Canon DMH Digital Video Festival 2004) form part of our distinguished alumni, Raffles Designers. Please click here for a complete list of award-winners.

Raffles Design Institute continues to strive for excellence in delivering high quality education and providing an enriching learning experience for our students. A unique combination of academic theory and hands-on experience ensures that all graduates possess the skills and knowledge required by employers worldwide as well as a sound foundation for advanced study. As part of our curriculum, our students are placed in internship programmes for the opportunity to gain professional working experience, enhancing their portfolios. During the on-the-job training, students establish networks with companies, which very often become their future employers.

Employed from the USA, UK, Canada, Columbia, Peru, Egypt, Taiwan, Australia and Singapore, our lecturers are professional practitioners in their respective fields. They offer a wealth of technical knowledge and experience which they impart with commitment, creating an international learning environment that is rich in creativity.

Raffles Design Institute - A quality design institute of Raffles Education Corporation with the Singapore Quality Class (Private Education Provider) award and CaseTrust for Education certification.

Identified by International Enterprise Singapore as one of the most promising education providers*.


Our Vision

To be the premier creative arts, design, lifestyle and business management education Group in Asia Pacific.

Our Mission

Raffles Design Institute is committed to provide quality education through its network of institutions in the Asia Pacific region to develop industry-relevant skilled professionals.

Service Guarantee Statement

Raffles Design Institute was first established in 1990 in Singapore, as an educational institution dedicated to the professional design disciplines of Fashion, Interior, Multimedia, 3-D Design and Visual Communication (Graphic Design). Our presence has expanded to China, Malaysia, Bangkok, Australia and India.

As part of the community in Singapore to provide the Singapore Education, we are committed to contribute positively in attaining the goal of developing Singapore as the Global Schoolhouse. Being an International school, we are committed to deliver quality programmes and services to ensure enriching learning experiences for our students. The curriculum is designed and updated regularly to prepare students to meet the industry current practices. Additionally, we have clear and transparent policies which students are made aware of before they sign on our programmes.

*Source: “Education pays”, I.E.Journal Issue 19 April/May 2005