Design Boldly
Learn Globally

At Chanapatana, we blend Thai creativity with Italian design philosophy in a studio-first learning environment.

Open House 2025 is Now Open!

Meet our mentors, explore our studio,and see what it’s like to study at Chanapatana.

The Italian-rooted
Design Institute

CIDI Chanapatana officially known as Chanapatana International Design Institute. Thailand’s first institute dedicated to international design education

Founded on 13 November 2000 by Somdet Phra Nyanavajirodom (Luangphor Viriyang Sirintharo), the revered Lord Abbot of Dhammamongkol Temple, the institute was established with a vision to nurture world-class design talent.

With a curriculum developed in collaboration with leading Italian design institutions and a faculty of international experts, CIDI offers a dynamic learning environment that mirrors the European design education experience.

Design Education,
Taught by Practicing Experts

Design knowledge is delivered by professionals with hands-on experience in the field. Each course is guided by mentors whose work spans across fashion, product, and interior design.

A strong emphasis is placed on practical learning, allowing students to develop skills through real-world projects and close creative guidance.

Student Showcase

Student works from the Fashion Design and Industrial Design programs showcase a range of ideas shaped through hands-on exploration and guided practice.