Dr. Raymond AU gained his MA in Fashion from London’s Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design.  His great passion in fashion illustration, which he has developed from his earlier fashion training in UK, and with works exhibited in renowned fairs like Pitti Filati, Italy, has further induced him to gain his Doctorate in fashion illustration.  With 35 years of teaching experience and accumulated academic stature, he has built close links not only with fashion institutions in most parts of the world, but also the industry, and professional bodies, both locally and internationally.  In external academic achievements, Dr. Au holds honorary appointments of Consulting and Visiting Professors of some seventeen fashion institutions in China.  He was employed as a full Professor in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University before joining Hong Kong Design Institute as Associate Academic Director.