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Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! I have witnessed your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your craft. Your proactive participation in industry-linked projects and consistent strong performance across a wide range of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) activities are truly commendable.

As THEi aims to become a University of Applied Sciences, you have been part of the groundwork we are laying to achieve this status. Your involvement in live industry projects, participation in open competitions, engagement in modules with industry engagement hours, and collaboration on special projects with industry partners and other universities are all testaments to our dedication to producing industry-relevant and work-ready graduates.

The impact of AI on product design and the broader design industry is profound. We are at a pivotal stage of development, and the direction is clear: AI will continue to transform the way we design and create. To address this massive shift positively, I encourage you to stay adaptable and continually seek out new strategies and learning opportunities.

Reflecting on my own graduating experience during a time of economic uncertainty, I understand the challenges you may face. However, society is at a turning point. You are entering the workforce at a time rich with amazing opportunities. You can look forward to roles in consumer product design, designing for aged living, sustainable manufacturing and materials, solving human-centred needs with help of AI, IoT, tech related entrepreneurship, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and contributing to the strong governmental push to develop Hong Kong into a technology and innovation hub of Asia.

I truly believe this is a pivotal time to make an impact on Hong Kong, Asia, and the world. May your work-ready degree take you to new heights and different places around the globe. For those considering further studies, I wish you all the best in your academic pursuits.

Once again, congratulations on your graduation. I am excited to see the incredible contributions you will make to the world of product design and beyond.