OPAA Master Class 2021/2022 Speaker Forum on ‘Art is Life, Life is Art’

Mr Kwan is one of the most celebrated masters in the world of lighting design, and has been a pioneer in green lighting and the energy conservation movement since the early 1980s. His unique vision in creating spaces with light and shadow, and his keen eye for exquisite details have earned him countless honours, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from Hong Kong Interior Design Association. He was also included in Interior Design Magazine China's Hall of Fame. His avant-garde work is found all over the world. Mr Kwan is passionate about passing on his knowledge and philosophy to younger designers, and is an active member of PolyU's mentorship programme.

Ms Yu, a world-famous fashion designer, created her own brand upon graduation from PolyU. She is highly regarded for her creative designs of qipao, blending eastern and western elements, which shine on the world stage. Her prolific repertoire also consists of uniforms, including the chic performance apparel seen in the Hong Kong equestrian events of the 2008 Olympics. Ms Yu has won countless accolades, such as Forty under Forty by the Perspective, the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Professional Elite Ladies Selection, and Hong Kong Culture and Creativity Industries Award. She has twice been the winner of China's Most Successful Design Awards. Some of her works are included in the permanent collection at the China National Silk Museum. Caring about nurturing talent, Ms Yu has taught and served as an adjudicator of contests at PolyU.