Raffles Design Institute is committed to artistic innovation and intellectual rigor.

The school's programs emphasize critical thinking about art and design in terms of context and use, and strongly encourage work that challenges established ideas.

Students explore the creative aspects of design with a balance of technological and theoretical approaches, using the latest equipment and technology in our computer facilities.

Within the course, faculty and students form an inquisitive and dynamic educational community in which creativity, critical thinking, innovative problem solving, aesthetic understanding, cross-disciplinary study and professionalism are explored, cultivated and promoted.

As the fashion industry becomes more and more sophisticate, creating and promoting a line of clothing takes more than just the ability to sew and draw pictures. The mission of the fashion design program at Raffles Design Institute is to provide academic and specialized practical instruction onto lighter education and prepare students for entry level positions in fashion industry. The Course encourages the development of students’ individual design identity through the translation of their personal research into design.

This program is designed to offer students with an understanding of design skill needed in today’s fashion industry. To stay at the cutting-edge, students need innovation design skills, familiarity with the global fashion and design scene-plus Jour own brand of creativity. This course is unique because it combines practical workshops with intellectual studies in design, culture and technology. Our subjects are taught by practicing fashion professionals, the topics students will study are up to date and relevant to the fashion and design industry .

By the end of two years, students would have created their own mini-collections. The graduates will present these collections as a grand finale at the Graduation Show, where fashion press, buyers and the public view their talents for the first time.

An eye for style and a head for a business – these are the main criteria for a candidate interested in he Fashion Marketing and Management course. This course is designed for those who want the most comprehensive fashion curriculum in two academic years. This program is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary for management careers in the fashion industry. The students are provided with the essential skills in sales, marketing, management, buying, merchandise presentation and product knowledge. Emphasis is placed on professional competence in the areas of fashion display, buying, selling, and management. Current trends are integrated into classroom curriculum through computer technology.

The Fashion Marketing course aims to produce specialists in fashion marketing. In order to respond to the needs and requirements of the different trades in fashion, technicians in fashion marketing must be versatile. The course also aims for certain specific education’s goals. The work of fashion marketers encompasses stressful situations daily, since one must attain precise objectives and satisfy demanding client. It is therefore important that future specialists learn to manage stress. The reality must be taken into consideration while at school, so that future fashion marketers acquire positive attitudes and the ability to efficiently manage time.

I have learned so much about the fashion industry through my course. It really gave me an insight into the whole industry from the history and theory of costume design to the different mediums of design and pattern making. Now I know the process and how the industry works.

Learning to put an entire collection together was a lot of hard work and sweat. Not everyone who enters this course will finish if they don't have the passion and determination.

I feel so accomplished and fulfilled now because I know a lot of others who gave up before completion. This course will really put your capabilities to the test. I made it!

Akarat Varinsathien

2005:
Jutarat Ovas
Winner of:
Fashion Design Competition in Osaka, Japan

2004:
Akarat Varinsathien
Winner of:
Fashion Designer of the Month - March, Bangkok