Intelligent Systems Design (MDes)

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Entrance Year 2026

Programme Code 73035

Stream Code

ISD (Full-time)
ISP (Part-time)

Mode of Study Mixed Mode

Normal Duration 1 year (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)

Fund Type Self-Financed

Credits Required for Graduation 37

Initial Registration Credits 6 for local students
12 for non-local students

Tuition Fees

HK$7,400 per credit
(Tuition fees will not be charged for the 1-credit AIE subject.)

Programme Leader(s)

Prof. Stephen J. Wang
PhD, MA, MEng, BA, SFHEA

The Master of Design (Intelligent Systems Design) (ISD) an innovative specialism centered on interdisciplinarity, integrating intelligent technologies, systems theories and innovative design approaches. It combines professional knowledge from STEAM fields (STEM + Art & Design) to drive transformative industrial innovation. It also supports advanced and competitive industries through the application of cutting-edge technologies and processes, such as AI, Industry 4.0, robotics, and AIoT (AI + IoT), facilitated by systemic design innovations.

Application Timeline - Sep 2026 Entry

Applications start: Jul 2, 2025

Review deadlines: Early Round: Oct 15, 2025; Main Round: Jan 15, 2026; Extended Round: Apr 30, 2026

Programme application deadline: Apr 30, 2026

Aims

Nurture Creativity: Enhance students’ creativity and design abilities by promoting intelligent, particularly AI-enabled, and systemic approaches.
Develop Technological Awareness: Cultivate awareness of current and emerging technologies in the innovation industry and advanced manufacturing environments (e.g., Industry 4.0).
Promote Business Understanding: Foster comprehension of supporting marketing and business practices.
Enhance Ethical Awareness: Increase understanding of the impact of designed systems and solutions on human, social, environmental, and global domains through responsible, transparent and ethical design processes.

A blend of theory, planning strategies, research and technical skills provides the foundation for studio subjects that explore emerging aspects of user experience (UX) and interaction design (IxD), focusing on human needs and desires while considering technological advancements.

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Objectives

ISD is designed for students passionate about a human-centered approach and cutting-edge technologies, with a curiosity for the future and a desire to shape it through design. ISD welcomes talented students who can innovate across a broad spectrum, possess a global perspective, and are eager to tackle complex challenges.

The goal of ISD is to train a new generation of designers, including interaction designers, user experience designers and innovative designers. It offers a specifically tailored technological learning environment that accommodates both students with STEAM backgrounds and those from other disciplines. Students with a Bachelor’s degree in design (interaction, user experience, graphic communication, product or industrial design), STEM, communication, psychology or anthropology will find that ISD broadens their professional development.