• HKDI Partners with BytePlus to Advance AI-Powered Creative Education and Industry Collaboration

    18 August 2026

    HKDI adopts future-focused technology to support creative learning and strengthen industry collaboration through transdisciplinary projects
    HKDI continues to nurture future-ready design talent through creativity, applied technology and industry engagement

    • Representatives from HKDI and BytlePlus at the MoU Signing Ceremony (From left) Dr Elita LAM, Principal of HKDI; Mr Terence WONG, Head of Academic Development at HKDI; Mr Joe CHANG, Regional Director, BytePlus; and Ms Elsa WANG, General Manager, BytePlus Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan.

    The Vocational Training Council (VTC) and BytePlus Pte. Ltd. (BytePlus), a leading enterprise-grade technology solutions provider, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly nurture future design and innovation talent. Through the partnership, the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), a member institution of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), will work with BytePlus to explore collaboration in creative technology, curriculum development, content innovation and international engagement.

    The partnership marks BytePlus’s educational collaboration with HKDI and represents a significant step in advancing future-focused design education. By bringing together industry expertise and applied learning, the collaboration aims to equip students with emerging skills and provide opportunities to transform creative concepts into real-world projects.
    Under the MoU, HKDI and BytePlus will collaborate across three key areas: creative artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation, platform enablement and curriculum support; generative content creation and short-form digital marketing initiatives; and AI-driven creative projects.

    Through these initiatives, students and staff will gain greater exposure to industry practices, cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional networks, strengthening the connection between education and industry.

    Advancing Future-Focused Creative Education

    As one of Hong Kong’s leading design institutions, HKDI is committed to combining creativity, applied technology and professional practice to prepare students for an evolving creative economy.

    Since 2023, HKDI has actively explored the integration of emerging technologies into teaching, learning and creative production. Through industry collaborations, applied projects, and curriculum innovation, students are encouraged to move beyond theoretical learning and develop solutions to real-world challenges.

    The collaboration with BytePlus will support HKDI’s strategic development in future-facing technologies, enabling new opportunities for curriculum enhancement, professional development, industry participation and applied research while reinforcing VTC’s “Think and Do” approach to education.

    HKDI Principal, Dr Elita LAM said,

    “This partnership with BytePlus reflects HKDI’s commitment to future-focused education. Together, we will create new opportunities for students to explore emerging technologies, engage with industry partners and develop innovative creative practices.”

    Empowering Emerging Talent Through Applied Innovation

    By leveraging industry expertise and advanced creative technologies, students will have opportunities to engage in digital storytelling, virtual production, content creation, audience engagement and brand development projects. These experiences will strengthen students’ employability and entrepreneurial capabilities while encouraging experimentation across disciplines.

    Elsa WANG, General Manager, BytePlus Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan, BytePlus said,

    “HKDI has a strong reputation for nurturing creative talent. We are pleased to work together to provide students with meaningful industry exposure and opportunities that help them develop their skills and prepare for future careers.”

    The initiative further builds upon the pioneering efforts of the department of Digital Media of HKDI in exploring emerging technologies, immersive experiences and innovative modes of content creation. Through collaboration with industry partners, HKDI continues to create learning experiences that connect creativity, technology and practical application.

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