This study attempted to explore the guidelines for designing the contents of on-line learning in design field. The studies on the characteristics of design education and design major students as well as the guidelines for on-line learning were also reviewed. The guidelines for designing the contents of distance learning in design field were suggested through the synthesis and analysis of the former studies and the characteristics of design education and the learning style of Korean students. It could be concluded that the considerations were categorized into the following factors; quality of instruction, quality of presentation technique, quality of interaction, quality of evaluation and other surrounding factors. The finding can be used as a helpful guideline for the instructors of the design field who start on-line learning.