This desk is very practical. It has four wheels that can be locked, and it's adjustable in height. My daughter likes sitting here and drawing by herself. When she is doing her homework, I can go to cook. We use this desk for every meal. It is in use all the time.
Ms. Ching, parent living in Kwai Tsing district
I got two chairs, one for each. The elder sister can teach the younger one and they have become more willing to learn as they don't have to force themselves into the same spot anymore. My elder daughter’s grades have greatly improved, at least by twenty or thirty points compared to the last semester. Every day when I pick her up from school, her teacher tells me that her handwriting has become neater, and she has improved a lot in English.
Ms. Fung, parent living in To Kwa Wan District
This project has alleviated our concerns as parents towards our children's healthy growth. They sit up straight on their own now, and we no longer need to remind them constantly. We asked for an extra footstep for my younger son, now he can sit still and place his feet on the stepping board comfortably, prolonging his study and play time.
Ms. So, parent living in Tsuen Wan District
I am forced to constantly lean forward when I work in bed, which causes fatigue and discomfort. Now I feel more comfortable as I can lean comfortably against the chair without having to strain my legs.
Sze-tung, beneficiary living in Yau Tsim Mong district
Ms. Siuwai Wong, Senior Social Work Supervisor from Caritas Hong Kong Community Development Service
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Bringing Positive Impacts to SDU Families
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Awards and Recognition
The furniture received a Merit Award (Service and Experience Design) at the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre. Additionally, it was honoured with an Entry Award (Product Design) at the Children-Friendly Design Award for its adaptive and innovative design. The project was featured at the DFA Awards Exhibition at Central Market and at the 1st Child-Friendly Expo in Shenzhen, showcasing the positive impacts it has had on the study environment and overall well-being of the beneficiaries.
The project has also gained further recognition from the Red Dot Design Museum Xiamen. We have been invited to showcase our project at the “CO-Blossoming Society – Social Design Exhibition 2024” hosted at the Tianfu Industrial Design Park, Chengdu. The exhibition, themed “Shengsheng is Yi (生生社會)”, featured over 50 innovative projects and designs from 26 regions around the world. Our furniture set, displayed in the "One Society" Section, highlighted our ideation and prototyping processes, as well as the social impacts generated, demonstrating how the project improves the learning environment and the physical and mental wellbeing of the beneficiary children.