THEi provides manpower solutions with its unique and relevant programmes tailor made for industry and society. While the landscape architecture and tree management industries are in rising demand for talent, THEi provides manpower solutions with its unique and relevant programmes tailor made for industry and society. Our company has close partnership with THEi. Providing internship opportunities to students.

Chairman, Earthasia International Holdings Limited

THEi BSc (Hons) in Surveying programme is tailored to the needs of employers, including property developers, consultancy firms and contractors. The studio projects are based on real life market practice and the Work-Integrated Learning further enriches THEi graduates.

Sr Dr WONG Tsz Choi
Senior Director, Valuation and Advisory Services at CBRE

THEi Product Design is an industry relevant and work-ready programme; we have several collaborations with THEi and we are also providing internships to THEi product design students.

William Shum
Founder and CEO of Memorigin Watch Company Limited

I was awarded the Hong Kong Championship of SDC International Design Competition 2018 and had an opportunity to represent HK to the Grand Final, which was held in London. I was able to connect with and learn from various industry-experts throughout the study period.

This presents students with a unique, insightful learning experience. THEi provides quality education with relevant curriculum design and works with many companies on different projects. This presents students with a unique, insightful learning experience and allows them to closely follow industry trends.

Design Director, VTech Communications Limited

Excited to have experienced the journey of THEi product design course and it’s graduates as Industry External Examiner. Students demonstrated well rounded design knowledge and applied manufacturing, technology and trends. With their learning attitude, variety of industry projects, competitions and work experience, they can complement well with existing creative teams and the creative industry.

Leon Yoong
Hong Kong SAR · Senior Vice President Techtronic Design · Techtronic Industries Hong Kong

Through my student journey I realised that Landscape Architecture is all around us. The BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture made me realise the beauty and complexity of landscape architecture. In every design studio, I enjoyed field studies with experts including landscape architects, urban planners, ecologists, and others, who helped me to understand site and context at all scales. Through the course I interned in LWK & Partners, working on real commercial landscape design projects. Upon graduation, I pursued a Master of Landscape Architecture in the University of Hong Kong. Through my student journey I realised that Landscape Architecture is all around us.

The joyful study of product design has enriched my life. Going from imagining to successfully making my own design is an interesting and rewarding experience. Cooperative projects with the industry, such as HKSTP and Lidl broadened my thinking. Unlike traditional classroom learning, our design needs to meet the requirements of real customers by considering all aspects, such as mechanism, technology and production. Prototyping is an important learning process. The well-equipped workshop also enhances our design ability, such as 3d printers, lathe, CNC machines and laser cut machines, etc., we can make our own creations or handicrafts by ourselves. Moreover, all teachers are kind and trustworthy. The teacher-student relationship is like a friend. They give useful advice to us no matter the study or employment. During the internships and competitions, we can meet more industry professionals and broaden our vision.

Diversified internship opportunities enhanced my competitiveness. My internship in a theme park enhanced my design skills through working on costume design. I also received internship training in a big fashion label and learned about management and operations of the fashion business. Upon graduation, I was hired as management trainee in the same company, developing my career in fashion management.

Lidl Asia worked with students from THEi on live design projects over several weeks. The students were engaged throughout the process and provided insightful design solutions to the problems presented. It is clear the students receive a high-quality foundation in design, which is further supported with excellent facilities in which to realise their ideas. Additionally, students joined Lidl Asia’s summer internship programme, which has shown the student’s readiness to work in a fast-paced industry environment.

Andrew Walton
Design Manager, Lidl Hong Kong Limited

Scholarships open up exchange opportunity to London.
I was honoured to receive THEi’s ‘Entrance Scholarship’ and the Government’s ‘Outstanding Performance Scholarship, which sponsored my exchange to London. The personal style of British designers, as well as their notable design concepts, have broadened my horizons. I also learned graphic printing and embroidery skills, which have added more stings to my creative bow.

The Surveying programme of THEi provided me with comprehensive learning experiences. Talks from the industry and site visits were frequently organised whilst studio projects encouraged us to discover and learn more beyond regular teaching. We were motivated and given opportunities to learn new technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). I had the opportunities to work as an intern both in a government department and a private firm. The programme provided excellent industry exposure to students and better equipped ourselves for our professional career in the future.
2019 Graduate

Studying Product Design at THEi was a big challenge for me. When I first arrived, I had no knowledge of hand-drawn and electro-drawn products. Luckily, with the teachers' explanations in class, their answers to our questions, and practice with classmates, my understanding of product design deepened significantly. We had many opportunities to connect with different design companies and industry professionals, helping us understand current market demands. The school also regularly shared information about internal and external design competitions, providing a platform for students to showcase their talents. To relieve stress, THEi organized arts and crafts activities, allowing students to relax physically and mentally before exams. At THEi, students not only learn from books but also apply their knowledge in real life, balancing their studies with their personal lives.

I am now working with advanced practitioners in a UK-based landscape firm. Our programme leader and tutors at THEi BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture are all very supportive, helping us to step into the discipline with practical courses and a wide range of internship opportunities in both public and private sectors. With their encouragement, I have completed a Master’s degree in the UK, and am now working with advanced practitioners in a UK-based landscape firm. My horizons have been extraordinarily broadened to a level that I never expected.

It is very encouraging that our concept would be considered for use in Tuen Mun Town Park as a pilot project in Hong Kong! We won the Championship at the UNICEF Inclusive Play Space Design Ideas Competition (Student Category) organized by Playright Children’s Play Association (Playright), Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF-HK) and Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA). And it is very encouraging that our concept would be considered for use in Tuen Mun Town Park as a pilot project in Hong Kong.

I am a lucky student. Since I studied Product design at THEi, I got to participate in competitions held by THEi and many industrial companies. I got prizes in Lidl, Randoll, and HKSTP competitions. Those achievements encourage and support me in exerting my ideas and creativity in the design field and help me understand the industry's knowledge, standards, needs, and sights. Besides, the product design programme allows me to gain the opportunity to intern at the THEi collaboration design project company. So that I can keep improving to prepare for my career.

I participated in the senior technology design competition held by the Hong Kong Housing Society with my classmates and got awards and talent development scholarships. The success came from discussing with each other and trying different solutions. In THEi product design course, I not only learn different design applications skills but also many opportunities to perform. With the knowledge and the guidance of teachers, I participated in the senior technology design competition held by the Hong Kong Housing Society with my classmates. We got awards and talent development scholarships from the competition. The success of the competition came from discussing with each other and trying different solutions. After my graduation, I will continue my career in the product design area.

Surveying is not just doing sighting with a theodolite at roadside, but also involves constructions, valuation and management, etc. With professional training at THEi, it allowed me to learn more and to enjoy the study here.

Students from THEi Product Design have taken part in the Certified SolidWorks Association examination in the past for a number of years with excellent passing results, which reflects that they are truly Tech Ready and Work Ready. We have been collaborating and providing scholarships to THEi product design students in the past few years and we certainly will be continuing this support in the future.

Kenneth Ha
Sales Director, Intelligent CAD/CAM Technology Ltd

I chose the Product Design programme as my principal study, as I can enjoy the satisfaction of creating products. Apart from technical skills for design, I can gain lots of practical advice for my creation and future career path from my teachers. With different modules in the course, I can reach and design different kinds of products including IoT products, daily necessaries, watch and jewellery, toy, furniture and even sex toys. I have joined the global design programme to study in a short term at Swinburne University in Melbourne in which I can study industrial design. Throughout the four years, I actively participated in the different design competitions and events including BODW and Remix programme which would enrich my portfolio. Those experiences helped me to clarify my career path and future targets and built connection networks with talents from different professionals. Besides, I worked for a start-up in HKSTP to cooperate with engineers to produce mobility products. All in all, I am grateful to meet all my teachers, designers and classmates, as they create a wonderful learning environment and experience for me within these four years.

It has been a memorable and meaningful experience studying Product Design in THEi. Throughout these 4 years, I have been able to acquire the fundamental skills and knowledge of designing products strategically by putting theory into practice. Lessons taught from visual design such as color theory, layout, and aestheticism to user experience design including discovering user pain points, understanding consumer behaviors, and prototyping, have enabled me to manage my own design project when solving real-life problems. While creativity and uniqueness are important, idea generation to meet market demands and excellent visuals for user needs are also essential to a successful product design. What's more, studying product Design at THEi has granted me lots of valuable working experiences with the industry through school projects. In short, I would also like to express my deep gratitude to all my supportive fellows, dedicated tutors, and staff of product design who always devote their time and attention to providing me assistance and guidance.

In the 4 years of THEi studies, I have grown into a designer who can create my own dreams. Teachers encouraged us to explore ideas, practices, and professional skills crucial for our future careers. They showed us love and enthusiasm for design. Classmates worked together, brainstorming new ideas to leave the world better than we found it. From an idea to sketching, 3D modeling to prototype, we put time, spirit, and part of our soul into it. THEi supported us with fine resources, fast computers, spacious facilities, a room full of DLP 3D printers, and an extensive library.

THEi Product Design provides talents to my company from which the course is a work-ready programme tailored for product design industry. Their Graduates are well-equipped with unique design skill sets and always come up with insightful solutions for our projects.

Steve Yeung
Cofounder & Director, INNOSPHERE LTD.
Former President, Industrial Designers Society of Hong Kong (2015-16, 2017-18)

In addition to product design knowledge, the study at THEi also enhanced my problem solving skills, which I was able to test by joining various projects and competitions.

I interned at the Hong Kong Designers Association during my study, gaining design experiences and learning from different designers which gave me a lot of inspirations. My exchanges to Singapore and Barcelona in Spain also broadened my horizon. After I graduated, I was ready to start my dream career and joined an NGO as design manager.

THEi offers a range of overseas exchange opportunities. We went to the Elisava Barcelona Design and Engineering Institute and exchanged experience with famous designers, faculty and students. I also participated in a workshop conducted by a renowned landscape designer and learnt about design concepts and technology behind some of the world’s most iconic architecture. It enhanced the scope and scale of my creative mindset.