Chinese Type Design

Eligibility:	HK Permanent Resident Identity Card holders

Reimbursement %:	60%

Max. Reimbursement:	HK$36,000

Ceiling No. of Prog.:	More than one eligible programme (until used up of the max. reimbursement)

Application Period:	Within 30 days from the programme commencement

Programme Overview

describe the anatomy of major styles of Chinese typefaces and their origins and circumstances of use;
develop typeface design concepts based on a variety of methods including analogue and digital processes;
design a coherent set of key Chinese characters that form the basis of a complete digital font using an industry-standard software package based on a pre-defined design brief; and
demonstrate the design, rationale and intended applications for a Chinese typeface in the form of a type specimen through writing and graphic design.

Professional Trainer

Sammy OR (柯熾堅)

Sammy is a renowned Hong Kong type designer with over 30 years of experience, celebrated for modernizing Chinese typography. His iconic designs, including “Metro Sung,” and Apple’s LiHei and LiSong fonts, have shaped Hong Kong’s visual landscape, blending functionality with aesthetic elegance. Sammy has held key roles at Monotype, DynaLab, and Hong Kong’s MTR, and founded Visionmark Limited in 2002. Passionate about education, he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of type designers.

Commencement and Application

Intake	1
Commencement	4 Oct 2025
Target Completion	6 Dec 2025
Class Day	Sat
Class Time	14:00 – 17:00
Venue	HKDI
Early Bird Deadline	4 Aug 2025
Online Application

Course Fee & Financial Aids

Full Fee	HK$6,000
Early Bird Fee (10% off)	HK$5,400
After Vplus Reimbursement (based on early bird fee)	HK$2,160 (saved HK$3,240)

Remark: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the course is cancelled.

Financial Aids

Entry Requirements

Basic Qualification

(a)	-	Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR
	-	Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent; OR
	-	Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; OR
	-	Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; OR
	-	Other relevant verifiable prior learning and/or work experience that is/are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written.
(b)		Applicants are required to have at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
(c)		Basic knowledge of visualization is preferred.
(d)		An interview may also be required on a need basis.

Mature Applicants
Mature applicants, i.e. those aged 21 or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, can be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.

Documents Required for Application
1) Completed Application Form (Online)
2) Upload Copy of proof for Academic Qualifications
3) Upload Copy of proof for Working Experience