Design Asia

Offered in MP1 & MP3

Add an Asian twist to your portfolio!

Want to boost your creativity like a mango smoothie with a shot of espresso? Then hop on a plane and head to Thailand, where inspiration flows like tuk-tuks in Bangkok traffic!

Meet local artists, learn centuries-old crafts, collaborate with Thai students… Creativity thrives when it crosses borders. You’ll return with new friends and a portfolio that screams, “I’ve been places!”

So go ahead—trade your classroom for Bangkok, your desk for a bamboo hut, and your daily routine for a songthaew ride into inspiration.

Design lives everywhere. Go find it!

What you will learn during the minor

During the Design Asia minor, you will be given the opportunity to experiment with new design techniques, software’s as well as improve some of your existing skills thanks to meaningful design challenges and a la carte workshops.

Traditional Arts and Crafts

You will experiment with ancestral techniques such as bamboo tattoo design, rattan furniture making, Chinese calligraphy…

Photography

You will have plenty of opportunities to improve your skills: street photography in old Bangkok, local tribes, wildlife…

Adapt to an Asian context

You will have to design media concepts that should resonate with the local audience. Get ready to design Kawaii mascots!

Self-Exploration

Your learning journey will drastically change how you see the world. An exciting hero’s journey is about to start !

Live like a local

You will have the privilege to explore sides of Thailand that tourists have never heard of! You will also meet local artists and companies that can land you an internship!

And many more!

Cooking a delicious Tom kha gai or learning to play the Phin… every aspect of Thai culture can make you a better designer.

Traditional Arts and Crafts

You will experiment with ancestral techniques such as bamboo tattoo design, rattan furniture making, Chinese calligraphy…

Photography

You will have plenty of opportunities to improve your skills: street photography in old Bangkok, local tribes, wildlife…

Adapt to an Asian context

You will have to design media concepts that should resonate with the local audience. Get ready to design Kawaii mascots!

Self-Exploration

Your learning journey will drastically change how you see the world. An exciting hero’s journey is about to start !

Live like a local

You will have the privilege to explore sides of Thailand that tourists have never heard of! You will also meet local artists and companies that can land you an internship!

And many more!

Cooking a delicious Tom kha gai or learning to play the Phin… every aspect of Thai culture can make you a better designer.

Student Portfolio

Here are some of the projects made by students during the Design Asia minor

Voices of Bangkama

Voices of Bangkama

A cinematic documentary made by Luis to share the traditions and daily lives of the Karen tribe of Bangkama

Studio UpCircle promo

Studio UpCircle promo

A promotional campaign made by Romina, Arjo, Ivan and Manon for a creative lab by Studio UpCircle

MayHOTnaise campaign

MayHOTnaise campaign

A promotional campaign made for the Thai market by Luis, Hielke and Karme about a new product called MayHOTnaise.

Hornbill Conservation

A website made by Hielke and Gerard to help the hornbill conservation efforts from the rangers of Bangkama.

Voices of Bangkama

Voices of Bangkama

A cinematic documentary made by Luis to share the traditions and daily lives of the Karen tribe of Bangkama

Studio UpCircle promo

Studio UpCircle promo

A promotional campaign made by Romina, Arjo, Ivan and Manon for a creative lab by Studio UpCircle

MayHOTnaise campaign

MayHOTnaise campaign

A promotional campaign made for the Thai market by Luis, Hielke and Karme about a new product called MayHOTnaise.

Hornbill Conservation

A website made by Hielke and Gerard to help the hornbill conservation efforts from the rangers of Bangkama.

Field trips and activities

You will have the unique chance to meet local artists, try local crafts and explore the creative side of Thailand!

Visit of Dentsu agency

Visit of Dentsu agency

Hike in the jungle

Hike in the jungle

Workshop with Thai and Singaporean students

Workshop with Thai and Singaporean students

Traditional Tattoo workshop

Traditional Tattoo workshop

Visit of StudioX

Visit of StudioX

Street Photography tour

Street Photography tour

Filming an ad campaign

Filming an ad campaign

Giving of alms

Giving of alms

Field trips and activities

You will have the unique chance to meet local artists, try local crafts and explore the creative side of Thailand!

Street Photography tour

Filming an ad campaign

Visit of StudioX

Traditional Tattoo workshop

Visit of Dentsu agency

Workshop with Thai and Singaporean students

Giving of alms

Testimonials

“I started my internship last week and just wanted to say how much this minor helped me with doing my tasks. I’m also responsible for copywriting & SEO, so writing my own blog and everything was such a good practice.”

Jenny

“This minor really helped me improve my digital marketing skills and made me find a new passion: vlogging, especially about sports and volleyball! I learned how powerful vlogging is and how anyone can make extra money from what they love with the help of marketing.”

Marco

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up to this minor?

You have to sign up through Igo

What is the cost and what does it include?

You have to sign up through Igo

Do I need to bring a laptop for this minor, or can I use a tablet instead?

You must bring a good laptop because the minor involves using various design and multimedia software like Adobe, Figma, and Canva, which require a laptop for full functionality.

Is any prior graphic design experience required? What if I’ve never used design tools like Adobe (e.g., Photoshop) or Figma before?

No prior graphic design experience is required. This minor teaches you how to create engaging visual content and develop graphic design skills using popular design tools. You will learn these skills step-by-step throughout the minor. 

Do I need any coding knowledge to build websites for the projects in this minor?

No coding skills are required. You will learn to design and build e-commerce websites using user-friendly tools and CMS platforms without needing to write code.

Need more information?

Reach out to our Module Coordinator

Alexis Ouillet