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Comments from Industry Partners

Robert Epstone of Creative Fashion Network:

“I was shocked by their professional qualification when I saw the Graduation Fashion Show presented by the students of Raffles Design Institute. It’s really incredible.”

 

Chief Judge for “China Cup” International Fashion Design Competition

“Your students are really very good at design, including craftwork, trends and mastery of textile which are all pertinent.”

 

Chen Yi Fei – Renowned Artist:

“During today’s fashion show of Raffles Design Institute, I have seen so many young designers who can design excellent collections. I think this is just the hope of China Fashion Culture.”

 

Project Manager of Solid Vodka:

We Just hired your student, and she is good, thanks a lot.

 

HR Manager of Mast Industries:

“We are quite happy with the graduate you recommended to us months ago. Thanks!”

 

Xin Hua Finance Shanghai Office:

“We have recruited your student as Graphic Designer. Thank you very much for your help. Look forward to cooperating with you again.”

 

Daimler-Chrysler Group:

“Thank you again very much for all your support and that you made it happen that students and we had the chance to exchange ideas!”

 

HR Manager of SupportPlus China:

“After taking several interviews, we have confirmed your former graduate’s offer this week. We will be sure that our next cooperation is coming soon.”

 

Managing Director of One Trade:

“Your student seems to do a very accurate and clean job. I choose her because she knows sports wear, and it is what I'm doing.”

 

Product Development of Liz Claiborne Shanghai:

“I offered your student the job just now - her sketches were very clear and precise and she is very comfortable with speaking English.”

 

HR Manager of Adidas:

“The graduate you recommend is very good and we offered to him.”

 

Managing Director of Eco-Fabrics:

“Your students seem to be getting much better English! Great to see.”

 

HR Manager of Cartier:

We decided to refer your graduate to one of our European client as a merchandising coordinator. Her relevant experience seems suitable for this post.

 

Chief Designer of Ports1961:

“I am writing to thank you for arranging the interview sessions for me last week. I was happy to meet 3 of your talented candidates. However, the three I did meet were professional and on time. They are all very talented genius.I look forward to meeting more young talents from RDI in the near future.”

 

Product Developer of NEXT Sourcing Limited UK:

“Thank you for taking the time to contact me and your support in this matter.Thank you again to both of you for your efforts.”

 

Architect of Lana Interior Design Studio Australia:

“Thank you very much for sending me a new contact. I will definitely contact her. For now I am working with one girl from your university, Xiao. She is nice girl and also she has a good time schedule to work with me part time. ”

 

HR Department of Samsung Fashion Limited Korea:

“Hello, thank you for Raffles Design Institute to provide most excellent talents for our company continuously.”

 

Fashion Design Supervisor of Brand Management Holdings:

“Thanks for your mail and we have found 2 assistant designers, one of them is from your recommendation.”

 

HR Manager of Mast Industries:

“Thank you very much for your good recommendation! We offered one girl - Zhu Hui. I won’t hesitate to contact you for any future needs.Have a great weekend.”
Best Regards,
Linda Li
Human Resource Manager
Mast Industries (Far East) Limited

 

Managing Director of One Foreign Company:

“Yesterday I met with Larry and he is a smart and capable guy. I am going to bring him on this week.”
Regards,
Steve Pratley 孙磊
Managing Director

 

HR Supervisor of Adidas:

“Louis is very good and we offered to him.”

 

Supervisor of Blutta Fashion Studio:

“Thanks a lot!Our Fashion Studio finally offered to this student. Her name is Jin Yi Lun.
Thank you for your great cooperation from Raffles Design Institute to our works. We will keep in touch with your school and contact you if we have more vacancies in the future.”

 

Marketing Supervisor of China Fashion Network:

"First of all, I would like to thank you for introducing me this candidate, since I didn’t really had time to pass by and thank you in person!”
Best regards,
Anna Mei Habitzreuter
China Fashion Network Ltd

 

Product Development of Liz Claiborne Shanghai:

I offered Lillian the job just now – her sketches were very clear and precise and she is very comfortable with speaking English.”
Best,
Heather

 

Senior HR Consultant of JK Talent Consultancy Shanghai:

Thank you for your great recommendations. They are outstanding candidates from Raffles Design Institute.Anything I can help the school, please contact me without any hesitation.
Thanks and with best regards,
Grace Qian
JK Talent Consultancy (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd

 

Sales Head of B&C International Products Ltd:

It is amazing to see such great response from school students. I have to say these profiles are very impressive. Your cooperation is much appreciated from Raffles Design Institute.
Best regards,
Christine Wiener
B&C International Products Ltd

 

Comments from Parents/Students

Xie Wen Yi B001FM005:

I am very thankful to you for helping me to find such a great job in Adidas! This is what I have been looking for!

 

Ni Hong B002FM005:

Just want to say that thank you to you in your very professional help in helping me realize my dream. I hope the school will become better and better. Be the best in Shanghai and even China!

 

Xin Yuan (H&M) B005FD107:

I have never imagine myself working in H&M. You make me believe that I can do it and I have what it takes to succeed. Thank you to you and the school for giving me this chance. I will not disappoint you.

 

Danis Lou B006MM006:

“This is Danis. I graduated from Raffles Design Institute last December. Now I am working for HP Shanghai IPG Department as Designer. Thanks for the school.”

 

Feedback from Graduates

Nicole Zhang 014FD400

Dior Couture
Visual Merchandiser
My study in Raffles Design serves as the starting point whereby I can realize my childhood dream.

 

Irene Qian 083FD002

Cartier
Merchandiser Coordinator
Studying here help me in my future career.

 

Sylvia Meng B010FD004

Hugo Boss
Senior Buyer
Joining in Raffles Design Inistitute is the turning point of my life.

 

Elisa Zhou B001GD106

Nike
Visual Merchandising
Raffles Design Institute is the international institute I have been dreaming of.

 

Greece Zhang 040GD003

Walt Disney
Assistant Product Development
We can think and solve problems by using creativity and imagination that is quiet interesting.

 

Ever Liu B006MM108

Paramount Pictures
Multimedia Designer
Although I once was confused for my choice, now I believe I made right choice.

 

Blue Luo B009MM406

Xin Hua Finance
CI Manager
Studying in RafflesDesign Institute influence my life and aesthetic view, and make me sensitive to design.

 

Jackie Chai B002ID004

M. Moser Associates
Project Coordinator
The study in Raffles Design Institute enables me to ride my future track in the right direction.

 

Candy Li 009ID003

Haworth Furniture
Marketing Communication Officer
My great gratitude to Raffles Design Institute that makes my dream come true.

 

Sophia Luo B004FM705

Ferragamo
Assistant PR & Marketing Manager
I would like to express my appreciations to Raffles Design Institute. Because of RDI, I own my wonderful life.

 

Collin Wu 012BA403

Standard Chartered Bank
Customer Relationship Manager
I am very glad that I had chosen Raffles Design Institute. After years’ of studying, I have changed and learnt a lot.