One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition: Ten Outstanding Alumni, Ten Diverse Design Forms and Modes of Transmission

(中文版本在本頁底部)   For Immediate Release The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design 60th Anniversary  One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition Ten Outstanding Alumni, Ten Diverse Design Forms and Modes of Transmission  Showcasing Distinctive Design Disciplines and Remarkable Achievements in the Design Industry   To celebrate its 60th anniversary and the remarkable achievements of its alumni, the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University will host the "One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition" from 11 March to 31 May this year. The exhibition will take place at the Podium, Jockey Club Innovation Tower on the PolyU campus, offering a unique platform for the public to explore the diversity and evolution of design knowledge and to showcase the achievements and contributions of the ten outstanding alumni in the field of design. Moreover, the exhibition will present the works of these ten outstanding alumni through ten different forms and modes of transmission, providing viewers with an immersive experience of their creative displays in the realm of design. One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition The theme of "One to Ten" represents the different stages of the ten outstanding alumni. "One" signifies the beginning of their journey as students, "To" symbolizes their professional growth after graduation leading up to their mastery, and "Ten" represents their aspirations for the future. The School of Design aims to showcase the creative endeavors of these alumni in the field of design through this exhibition while inspiring students and the public alike to foster the continuity and transmission of design.  The exhibition is divided into two parts. The main part focuses on the remarkable works of the ten outstanding alumni, presented under ten different themes representing various fields of design, including lighting design, product design, industrial design, architectural design, communication design, design management, automotive design, Chinese cultural design, and brand identity design, etc. The exhibition incorporates both physical displays and digital media, including text, images, and sound, to delve into the design concepts and processes of the ten alumni. It aims to create an immersive environment that allows the viewers to experience the alumni's pursuit of aesthetics and professional skills, provoking sensory impact and inspiration. The other part of the exhibition is the Mentorship Programme, showcasing collaborative creations between five alumni and students. Ten Outstanding Alumni Showcasing Various Design Creativity Ten Outstanding Alumni Theme Form Mode of Transmission   Mr Tino Kwan Light Labo: A Journey into Light and Shadows Design installation Lighting combination   Mr Eric Chan The Beauty of Design with Streamline and Ergonomics Streamline and ergonomics Magic & Logic   Mr Freeman Lau Fusing Traditional Culture and Modern Design Structure Art, story   Mr Dennis Chan Unleashing Creativity with Hulu No limitations Immersive, visual   Mr Tommy Li The Essence of Design Shapes, proportions Visual, dynamic   Mr Anthony Lo The Futuristic Journey of Lincoln L100 Concept Car factory display Visual, search   Mr Alan Yip Understanding Product Design as an Evolution of Colour, Material and Finish (CMF) Chronological evolution Colour, material and finish   Mr Chu Chen-on Mapping the International Brilliance of Hong Kong Cinema Infographic Visual, search   Mr Barrie Ho Taking a Glimpse of Architectural Grandeur Closed type Glimpse   Mr James O Hing-pong Design Thinking: The Key to Start-Up Success Timeline Works and cases     Tino Kwan Wing-kuen — Light Labo: A Journey into Light and Shadow Tino Kwan Wing Kuen is a lighting designer known for creating unique and beautiful lighting designs for landmark buildings and public spaces around the world. For this exhibition display, Tino has created Light Labo, an immersive lighting design installation that transports visitors into a realm of fantasy and wonder through providing multiple lighting experiences.  Light Labo begins with a one-minute Dance with Light experience, in which the team ingeniously combines light and music to create an inspiring journey of light and shadow. Next, visitors will embark on a marvellous journey of light through the first video, Light and Lighting, delving into its history, significance and impact on our daily lives. In the second video, A Lighting Design Journey, Tino explains the design concept and process behind his work for Regent Hong Kong, sharing insights into the workflow of a lighting designer. Lastly, the short film, Story of a Hong Kong Boy, narrates Tino’s journey as a Hong Kong native who received his education in the city. It showcases how his talent, hard work and passion for lighting design propelled him to become a renowned designer worldwide and forge a brilliant design career. Light Labo seamlessly combines elements such as lighting, video, and music to provide an inspiring journey of light, highlighting the artistic value and practicality of lighting design. Eric Chan Ping-pang — The Beauty of Design with Streamline and Ergonomics Eric Chan Ping-pang is a renowned product designer who has collaborated with leading international brands. His works are renowned for their flowing lines and ergonomic designs. To communicate his design style and philosophy, Eric has created " Magic and Logo", an exhibition display that showcases his signature streamlined shapes and ergonomic concepts through a combination of text and images. The display features a carefully curated selection of his past designs, including telephone, stationery and furniture pieces, as well as sketches and photographs that fully illustrate his design philosophy and thought process. “Magic and Logo” provides the audience with an opportunity to experience Eric's passion for design and gain a comprehensive understanding of the key principles underlying his design practice. Freeman Lau Siu-hong— Fusing Traditional Culture and Modern Design The four chair installation artworks created by Freeman Lau Siu-hong can be appreciated independently or in combination. Collectively, they reveal Freeman's deep understanding of Chinese traditional culture as well as his ingenuity in integrating it into his creative practice. Each work contains a rich story, with the form of the chair and Chinese cultural elements joining harmoniously together. By immersing themselves in the displayed works, visitors can experience his profound respect for traditional culture and innovative thinking, appreciating how he transforms creative design concepts into art, understanding Chinese craftsmanship, and focusing on cultural heritage.   Dennis Chan Shui-lun — Unleashing Creativity with Hulu "Hulu: Embracing Unlimited Design" is a delightful sensory experience designed by Dennis Chan Shui Lun. A master of crossing creative boundaries, Dennis has skilfully incorporated the playful charm of the “hulu” (meaning “gourd” in Chinese) as a unifying concept for his exquisite jewellery brand Qeelin. Through his creative practice, Dennis demonstrates the boundless possibilities of design by integrating the Hulu motif across diverse mediums, including sculpture, jewellery and even cafes. Traditionally symbolising blessings and protection, the Hulu has been the central design element in Qeelin’s captivating jewellery lines, adorning rings, necklaces and earrings. Dennis employs this timeless symbol as a vessel to convey messages that transcend cultural boundaries. The entire display showcases Dennis’ ability to break free from artistic silos and bridge gaps across various mediums and cultures with infectious creativity. Tommy Li Wing-chuen — The Essence of Design Tommy Li is an award-winning Hong Kong brand designer renowned for employing simple shapes and unique display methods to reveal the essence of design. In this exhibition, Tommy will present three groups of works, each featuring an experimental display. The first group includes a selection of his previous brand designs transformed into all-white, 3D-printed works. This display approach accentuates the fundamental elements, structure and proportions of the design, enabling visitors to understand the starting point and core characteristics of each work. Another work, New 9 Sins, also employs an innovative display method. Through augmented reality (AR), viewers can explore five pieces of the complete woodblock print set from different angles, experiencing various visual effects. Finally, a field of Octopus sculptures is artfully arranged within a light-box display structure, offering a captivating visual experience. Collectively, these works exemplify Tommy’s design practice and innovative display approach, inspiring visitors to engage in creative thinking. Anthony Lo Wai-Kei — The Futuristic Journey of Lincoln L100 Concept Anthony Lo Wai-kei is an automotive designer renowned for his groundbreaking concept cars created for various leading automobile companies. His latest creation, the Lincoln L100 Concept, showcases a sleek and futuristic design that exemplifies Anthony’s creative approach and design philosophy. In order to provide visitors with an immersive viewing experience, the exhibition space has been modelled after a car factory. Both visual and tactile elements, including text and videos, are utilised to explain Anthony’s creative process, spanning from concept to realisation. Through this comprehensive display, visitors can fully appreciate the streamlined form and intricate design details of the concept car, gaining valuable insight into Anthony’s innovative pursuit of aesthetics and functionality, right down to every single detail. Alan Yip Chi-wing — Understanding Product Design as an Evolution of Colour, Material and Finish (CMF) Industrial designer Alan Yip Chi-wing founded Yip Design in 1990, designed over 1000 products and created ALANYIP brand, winning numerous awards. His designs were presented in many museums, books and medias worldwide. This display showcases the chronological evolution of form and style in his product design, providing valuable insights into his distinguished career and the broader trends in design. Alan has employed the “CMF” method – a widely-utilised approach in product design – to break down each displayed product's creative and manufacturing process. We can appreciate how the use of different colours, materials and finish can enhance a product's features and texture. This diverse selection not only reveals Alan’s meticulous design methodology but also demonstrates his creative approach from both visual and tactile perspectives. Chu Chen-on — Mapping the International Brilliance of Hong Kong Cinema Chu Chen-on is a Hong Kong veteran film producer and has been involved in the production of several internationally renowned films, including "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life," "The Dark Knight," and "Transformers: Age of Extinction." To celebrate the accomplishments of Chu Chen-on, a Hong Kong Film Map has been created to showcase the places he artfully selected for major film productions in the past. The map incorporates photographs that highlight how various spots across the city offer picturesque settings for captivating storytelling, demonstrating Chu’s keen eye and attention to detail. Each marked location represents a story captured on the screen, while the city's distinctive views provide unique settings that cater to the demands of both local and international film productions. Visitors can gain a deeper appreciation for how Chu has utilised Hong Kong’s distinctive charm to showcase the city to the world. Barrie Ho Chow-lai —Taking a Glimpse of Architectural Grandeur Barrie Ho Chow-lai, MH is a renowned new-generation architectural designer from Asia. He has been involved in numerous national-level architectural projects and has received over 160 international architectural design awards, including Dubai, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan (China), Japan, South Korea, the Asia-Pacific region, and Hong Kong. This exhibition presents a unique approach to pique the public’s curiosity. Barrie has created an enclosed space where visitors can only view exhibits through glass windows, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of his design philosophy and creative practice. Within the display space, architectural materials such as models showcase the exterior and intricate details of the buildings, while videos provide insights into the interior spaces and explain the underlying design concepts. This indirect “peeping” approach creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, igniting the desire to observe the exhibits in detail and further explore Barrie’s work. Mr. James O Hing-pong — Design Thinking: The Key to Start-Up Success James O Hing-pong is a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of unicorn. The success of the enterprise demonstrates the importance of design thinking in startup companies. With his interdisciplinary background, James successfully transitioned from being a specialist to becoming a generalist, employing a holistic approach to drive the growth of the start-up company. This display showcases a timeline that traces James’ entrepreneurial journey, highlighting key milestones and achievements. It also illustrates how he applied design thinking to various aspects such as product development, brand establishment and user experience design, as well as problem-solving and product innovation. This pioneering and user-centric approach enabled James to establish a competitive edge for the enterprise, leading to the critical success of the start-up.   The School of Design aims to showcase the creativity, innovation, and impact of its alumni through various means. Through text, images, sound, interaction, and virtual reality, the audience is invited to personally engage in and experience a rich multisensory journey. The exhibition explores how the transmission of knowledge shapes our world and culture, as well as how it generates influence within the realm of design. It guides the audience to appreciate and understand the artistic value and practicality, embarking on a design journey towards an innovative future. For hi-resolution images, please click the link here.    -End-   One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition Date: 11 March 2024 – 31 May 2024 (Open to the public from 12 March) Time: 10am to 6pm Address: Podium & 3/F, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Free of Charge Registration  Pre-registration is required for external visitors to obtain a campus access QR code 5 working days in advance to their planned visit.  Register: Click here Guided Tours  Join our guided tours and get to know the exhibits through guided interpretations by our outstanding alumni.  The tours will cover highlights of PolyU Design outstanding alumni exhibits and mentorship programme, as well as the concepts and messages behind the exhibits. Register: Click here   About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (hereafter referred to as "PolyU Design" or "the School") has been an important hub for design education and research in Hong Kong, offering quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in design to nurture creative talent across a wide range of industries. The School is a place where East meets West, allowing students to develop their design expertise while gaining an in-depth understanding of industry and society, with a unique international and cultural perspective. PolyU Design attaches equal importance to design theory and application, integrates art with science, actively promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and learning, emphasizes high-quality design education, conducts high-level research, and provides consulting services.   The research and academic programmes offered by PolyU Design are based on five central tenets: 1) Developing an Open Mind Frame; 2) Steering Positive Change; 3) Establishing Visionary Entrepreneurship; 4) Practising Authentic Expression; and 5) Designing Responsibly.   For press release distribution, don't hesitate to get in touch with SCG at: Ivy Chau Tel: 9805 0437 Email: ivy@sparkcode.com Jeff Man Tel: 9096 3411 Email: jeff@sparkcode.com     即時發放   香港理工大學設計學院60週年——《One To Ten》理大設計傑出校友作品展 十位傑出校友 十種形態和傳遞方式   展示不同設計領域的多樣性 分享設計界卓越成就   為慶祝香港理工大學設計學院六十周年及其眾多校友的卓越成就，學院將於今年3月11日至5月31日於理大校園賽馬會創新樓平台特別舉辦《One To Ten》理大設計傑出校友作品展，引領大眾探索設計知識傳遞的多樣性和變化，表揚十位校友在多個領域的成就和貢獻。此外，展覽會以十種形態和傳遞方式全新註釋十位傑出校友的作品，讓觀眾親身體驗校友在設計領域中的創意展示。 《One To Ten》理大設計傑出校友作品展的主題 《One To Ten》的展覽主題代表十位傑出校友的不同階段，主題中的「One」是指校友讀書時期開始、「To」是指畢業後工作至大師班的路途以及「Ten」是指對未來的展望。設計學院期望透過是次展覽，向大眾呈現校友們在設計領域上的創意，以及啟發學生和大眾，使設計以不同形態傳遞和傳承。 展覽分為兩個部分，主要部分是十位傑出校友的創作，分別會以十種形態和傳遞方式作為主題，不同形態和傳遞方式均代表不同的設計領域，包括照明設計、產品設計、工業設計、建築設計、傳播設計、設計管理、汽車設計、中國文化設計和品牌形象設計等，並結合實體展示和數位媒體，包括文字、影像和聲音，深入探討十位校友的設計理念和過程，營造身臨其境的氛圍，讓觀眾感受到校友對美學和專業技巧的追求，為其帶來感官上的衝擊及啟發；另一個部分是設計師友計劃，由五位校友聯同學生的共同創作。 集合十位傑出校友展現多方面的設計創意 十位傑出校友 主題 形態 傳遞   關永權先生 《Light Labo》的光影之旅 環境裝置 光影結合   陳秉鵬先生 流線設計與人體工學之美 流線,人體工學 理性與感性交織   劉小康先生 融合傳統文化與現代設計 結構性 藝術，故事性   陳瑞麟先生 葫蘆中的無限創意 無限制 沉浸式，視覺   李永銓先生 設計的本質 形狀、比例 視覺、動態   羅偉基先生 林肯L100概念車的未來之旅 車廠房展示 視覺,尋找   葉智榮先生 產品設計中的顏色、物料和飾面(CMF) 時間順序 顏色、材質、飾面   朱鎮安先生 香港的國際電影足跡 資訊圖表 視覺,尋找   何周禮先生 窺探宏偉建築 關閉式 窺探   柯興邦先生 設計思維——初創公司的成功關鍵 時間線 作品和案例     1. 關永權——《Light Labo》的光影之旅 燈光設計師關永權以富創意和美感的設計而聞名，他的作品遍佈全球多個知名建築和室內空間。關氏為這次展覽打造了一個沉浸式的光影空間——《Light Labo》，利用燈光創造出一個夢幻且充滿驚喜的體驗，讓觀眾從不同的角度欣賞燈光設計。 《Light Labo》的序幕是一分鐘的《Dance with Light》光影體驗，團隊巧妙地結合燈光和音樂，設計出一場具啟發性的光影之旅。在第一部影片《Light and Lighting》中，你將走進一個奇妙的燈光旅程，了解光的歷史和重要性，以及對我們日常生活的影響。第二部影片《A Lighting Design Journey》中，關永權剖析了他在設計香港麗晶酒店時的構想和實踐，讓觀眾更了解燈光設計師的工作流程。而微電影《Story of a Hong Kong Boy》則講述了關永權這位土生土長並在香港接受教育的香港仔，如何憑藉個人才幹、努力和對燈光設計的熱誠，成為全球著名的燈光設計師之一，並開創了輝煌的設計生涯。 《Light Labo》不僅讓大眾更加認識燈光設計這個專業，還強調了燈光的藝術價值和燈光設計的實踐。   2. 陳秉鵬——《流線設計與人體工學之美》 著名產品設計師陳秉鵬曾為多個知名品牌設計產品，作品以流暢的線條和著重人體工學著稱。為了讓公眾更了解他的設計風格和哲學，他創作了一個名為「流線設計與人體工學之美」（Magic & Logic）的展覽，結合文字和圖像展示其簽名式的流線型造型和人體工學構思。展覽精選了他的代表作，包括電話、文具、家具，以及相關手稿和照片，完整地呈現他的設計理念和思考過程。展覽的展台高度、座椅等都經過精心設計，讓觀眾在觀展時感到更加輕鬆自如。「流線設計與人體工學之美」反映了陳氏對設計的熱情和追求，以及其設計背後的重要原則。   3. 劉小康 ——《融合傳統文化與現代設計》 劉小康創作的四件椅子裝置藝術作品，可獨立觀賞，亦可視為一體。作品體現出劉氏對中國傳統文化的深厚認識及對漢字的理解，並將之融入藝術創作中的巧思。劉氏的每件作品都蘊含豐富的故事，並把椅子的形象與傳統文化和諧結合。觀眾在欣賞巧手工藝的同時，可領略到他對於傳統文化的尊重及創新思維，見證他把設計思維轉化成藝術品，認識中國工藝，關注文化傳承。 4. 陳瑞麟——《葫蘆中的無限創意》 陳瑞麟設計的最新展覽「葫蘆中的無限創意」，顯示他如何把葫蘆形象融入到雕塑、珠寶等不同領域中，展示出設計的無限可能。葫蘆傳統上象徵著祝福和守護，在其高級珠寶品牌Qeelin的作品中，葫蘆成了核心的設計元素，巧妙地呈現在戒指、項鍊、耳環等飾品中，風格獨特。陳氏希望藉此富有寓意的經典圖案，傳遞超越文化界限的信息。 是次展覽表現出陳氏如何打破藝術的孤高，以觸動人心的創意連結不同媒介和文化。   5. 李永銓——《設計的本質》 本地品牌設計師李永銓擅長以簡潔的造型和獨特的展示方式突顯出設計的本質。是次展覽一共展出三組作品，每組都以實驗性的方法展示。第一組作品結合了李氏過往的品牌設計，並轉換成全白的3D打印作品，讓觀眾能夠聚焦在設計的基本元素、結構和比例，從而了解設計的原點和核心特徵。另一組作品《新九宗罪》以擴增實境（AR）讓觀眾從不同角度探索其中五件木刻版畫作品，體驗各種視覺效果。最後，《八爪魚》把一系列雕塑悉心排列在在燈箱上，創造出引人入勝的視覺體驗。展覽以創意展示方式呈現李氏的設計理念，啟發人們的創意思維。   6. 羅偉基——《林肯L100概念車的未來之旅》 羅偉基是著名汽車設計師，曾為多家知名汽車公司設計創新和前衛的概念車。他的新作林肯L100概念車（Lincoln L100 Concept）擁有流暢的線條和富有未來感的造型，體現了他的創意手法和設計哲學。為了讓展覽更有臨場真實感，他把展覽空間化作車房，並採用文字和影片展示概念車由構思到完成的過程，讓觀眾仔細欣賞它的流線外形和精密細節，深入了解從概念到實現的過程，以及羅氏對細節和創新的執著。   7. 葉智榮——《產品設計中的顏色、物料和飾面 (CMF)》 產品設計師葉智榮於1990年創立葉智榮設計，設計過千件產品，發明專利數十項，獲獎無數，曾獲多國邀請展覽及收藏於中外知名博物館及書刊。是次展覽展出葉智榮的產品設計作品，闡述他卓越的設計生涯及設計的演變。葉氏使用產品設計中常用的CMF（color, material, finish）方法，拆解每件產品背後的創意和製作過程，讓觀眾更深入地了解設計師如何運用不同的顏色、物料和飾面處理來突出產品的特點和質感，感受到設計師對每個細節的執着，並從視覺和觸覺上了解設計師的設計理念和創作過程。 8. 朱鎮安——《香港的國際電影足跡》 朱鎮安是香港的資深電影製片人，他曾參與製作多部國際知名的電影，包括《盜墓者羅拉：生命之匙》、《蝙蝠俠—黑夜之神》和《變形金剛：殲滅世紀》等。為了呈現朱氏在香港電影界的貢獻，展覽製作了一幅《香港電影地圖》，標記了朱氏為多套重要電影作品悉心挑選的拍攝場地，並以照片展示這些地點如何為不同的劇情和故事提供扣人心弦的場景，反映他獨具慧眼及對細節的執著。每個標示的地點都在訴說一個銀幕上的故事。透過地圖，觀眾可以了解到朱氏如何運用香港獨有的景觀來滿足本地和國際電影的拍攝需要，從而向世界展示這城市的獨特魅力。   9. 何周禮——《窺探宏偉建築》 曾為多個國家級建築項目操刀的著名建築設計師何周禮，以別開生面的展覽形式，展出近年的重要作品，勾起觀眾的好奇心。展廳設計成一個封閉的空間，觀眾只能透過玻璃窗觀看展品——建築模型呈現了建築物的外觀和細節，影片則展示了作品的內部空間和背後的設計概念。這種間接的「窺探」方式，創造一種迷人的神秘感，激發觀眾深入探索展品，以及進一步認識何氏作品的欲望。   10. 柯興邦——《設計思維——初創公司的成功關鍵》 柯興邦是一位成功的企業家，是獨角獸企業之聯合創辦人。企業的成功展現了設計思維在初創公司中的重要性。柯氏跨領域的背景，令他由專才變成通才，以綜合思維推動公司發展。展覽以時間線方式展示了柯氏的創業歷程、重要里程碑和成就，以及如何把設計思維應用在不同方面，包括產品設計、品牌營造、用戶體驗設計、產品創新及解決問題。這種具前瞻性和以用戶為本的設計方法幫助企業創造獨特價值，並於競爭激烈的市場脫穎而出，是初創公司的成功關鍵。   設計學院期望透過不同方式展示校友的創造力、創意和影響力，讓觀眾通過文字、圖像、聲音、互動和虛擬實境等多種形式，親身參與和感受豐富的多感官體驗，探討知識傳遞如何塑造我們的世界和文化，以及如何在設計中產生影響。展覽引領觀眾欣賞和認識藝術價值及實用性，展開一場設計之旅，邁向創新未來。   高解像度圖片可在此連結下載。 -完-   《One To Ten》理大設計傑出校友作品展 日期：2024年 3 月 11日至 2024 年 5 月 31 日（由3月12日起開放予公眾） 時間：上午 10 時至晚上 6 時 地址：香港理工大學 賽馬會創新樓3樓及平台 費用：免費入場 基於校園管制，校外人士請在至少五個工作天前於以下連結登記，否則將不能進入理大校園。 登記 : 按此 如參加導賞團，請填上表格，會有專人通知領取QR code( 各團人數不可超過10 人） 登記: 按此   關於香港理工大學設計學院（理大設計） 香港理工大學設計學院 (下稱「理大設計」或「學院」)一直是香港設計教育與研究的重要樞紐，提供優質的設計學學士及深造課程，為不同行業培育創意人才。學院乃東西文化匯集之所，學生得以發展設計專長，同時深入了解行業和社會狀況，擁有獨特的國際與文化視野。 理大設計理論與應用並重，貫穿藝術與科學，積極推動跨學科合作和學習，注重優質設計教育，進行高瞻研究，同時提供諮詢服務。 理大設計提供的研究及學術課程以五大主軸理念為基礎：一、發展開明的思想模式；二、推動正面的改變；三、建立具前瞻性的企業家精神；四、表現本真；五、提倡負責任的設計態度。 新聞稿由SCG 代為發放。如有查詢，請聯絡:   Ivy Chau 電話: 9805 0437 電郵: ivy@sparkcode.com  Jeff Man 電話: 9096 3411 電郵: jeff@sparkcode.com      Find out more about Designing Time — PolyU Design's 60th Anniversary Celebrations. Join us to celebrate!  

重現消失30年麒麟 重聚谷埔村慶典

香港理工大學設計學院的重聚谷埔團隊於2024年2月24日，於沙頭角谷埔，舉辦春分慶典《麟谷祥聚 — 谷埔新春節慶》，與公眾分享村落文化，客家特色。是次盛會邀請環境及生態局副局長黃淑嫻女士、理大實務副教授陳翔、谷埔的楊玉峰村長和李木星村長主持開幕禮，超過180位村民出席，過百市民參與是次活動。是次活動由鄉郊保育辦公室鄉郊保育資助計劃資助。 是次開幕禮中，黃副局長表示︰「政府一直重視鄉郊復育工作，並成立「鄉郊保育辦公室」統籌鄉郊保育及活化工程，亦透過「鄉郊保育資助計劃」支援非政府機構及大學團體進行相關的保育及活化工作。因應其獨特客家文化背景，谷埔是政府鄉郊復育的重點地方之一，多間院校獲鄉郊保育資助計劃資助在谷埔推展保育及活化項目」，而主辦團體理大的陳翔教授則強調村民、政府和民間的參與及合作，「今次活動見証村民口中成日講谷埔人，大家以村自豪，好團體。村落由家族，再變成對地方社區認同，吸引海外、本地、退休、年輕村民的回來。我相信亦故事的魅力，將歷史、文化視為資源，再用創意和藝術方式去吸引公眾關注谷埔。」，而楊玉峰村長代表村民強調不同的活動對鄉村保育的重要，「因為呢個活動，大家可以閑話家常，重新再聚在一起。」 四位嘉賓亦參與點睛儀式，為麒麟巡遊起步，全場人同呼︰「谷埔年年平安，香港事事太平。」隨麒麟巡遊將祝福帶至谷埔全村和香港。 黃副局長與嘉賓亦參觀村內，超過90年歷史的古建築群，包括︰啟才學校、李家大宅、農具博物館等，了解昔日客家生活及各院校和村民協作活化谷埔的成果。 全村合作創作麒麟 谷埔是超過300年的客家村，1957年，有500多人居住，而自1960年代，大部份村民都搬到市區或移民英國、美國等地，現時常住居民只有3人。是次慶典是谷埔十年內最大型的活動，吸引超過180位村民回村，他們不少從英國、美國等地回港共嚐客家宴席，分享往事。 慶典重現消失30年的新年客家麒麟巡遊，超過200位中小學生、海外與本地村民，共同參與製作和設計屬於谷埔的麒麟，並由理工大學送贈予谷埔村。理大團隊聯合村民製作麒麟頭，並由超過180名年青人參與製成麒麟被，過程超過兩個月。 麒麟頭由榕樹凹村的温健安師傅紮成竹架，再由理大和谷埔村民繪圖上色。麒麟頭同為清溪款式，圖案除了傳統的吉祥圖案外，亦畫上超過20種谷埔可見的動植物。植物，包括年桔、山捻花、紫色禾雀花、益母草及稻米等；而動物，則有香港鬥魚、報喜斑粉碟、斑灰蜻、青蟹等等，希望外界從麒麟的彩繪，了解谷埔的生物多樣性。 麒麟被，由一片片的布組成鱗片，中學生將圖案繡上鱗片上，再縫在一起，集百家之大成，變成一幅完整麒麟被，並為村民送上祝福。 海外村民也有貢獻，當中村民宋玉錢是英國伯明翰華聯社中文學校的校長，他在當地熱衷傳承麒麟文化。他將於當地學會的傳統儀式帶回谷埔，並為麒麟開光儀式撰寫文書。 全新的麒麟，融合傳統和創意，代表村落走進新一頁。由海外、本地村民和年青人，共同建立谷埔的美好將來。 理大設計學院重聚谷埔團隊，自2021年協助村民復興谷埔。   主辦：香港理工大學設計學院 重聚谷埔團隊 資助：鄉郊保育辦公室 鄉郊保育資助計劃   關於 香港理工大學設計學院《 重聚谷埔：今昔、再延續 》計劃 計劃以收集口述歷史方式紀錄谷埔村內的歷史與生活足印。探索村落發展和村民家庭故事、漁農及商業發展，與村民及其他機構共同探討及解決村中發展的難題。 項目負責人：實務副教授 陳翔先生 詳情：https://www.instagram.com/kukpogettogether/

PolyU Design and Hanyang University forge partnership to enhance interdisciplinary design education and research

PolyU Design is excited to announce its partnership with the Hanyang University School of Interdisciplinary Industrial Studies from South Korea. The parties signed a  Memorandum of Understanding on 20 Feb 2024 to set out the framework to facilitate further discussions between the parties to develop an interdisciplinary design programme and collaborative research to meet international standards and industry needs. In the coming months, they will join hands in presenting a series of collaborative research workshops and faculty staff exchange programmes. The parties also look forward to a collaboration between their (data-driven) service design specialisms.  We look forward to the fruitful outcomes that this partnership will bring and the positive impact it will have on the international design community.  

PolyU Design Hatch Awards 2023 Shortlist Results Are Out!

Well done to all our Hatch participants! We are excited to announce the teams that have been shortlisted to the final round.   To all shortlisted participants, an individual email will also be sent to the registered mail box on 8 Feb 2024. Please check your registered mail box (and junk mail box) for the upcoming Hatch Programme and fill in the reply slip by 16 FEB 2024 23:59. You will receive a confirmation email after submitting the form.   CHECK THE SHORTLIST RESULT HERE  

Practical workshop guides startups to appealing business proposals

We are pleased to share highlights of the recent "Start-Up Boat Game" workshop, expertly hosted by Li Ka Shing Design and Innovation Centre (LKSD&I). The workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to write effective business proposals. Through a boat journey theme, participants embarked on a distinctive entrepreneurial journey, charting their course from Problem Island to Future Island, representing the challenges and opportunities faced by startups. Throughout this interactive workshop, attendees delved into key aspects, including: understanding the business model canvas, identifying and defining business problems, analysing competitors, and calculating costs and expected returns. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the tools to craft comprehensive and compelling business proposals using the Start-Up Boat Game.

Designing Time: PolyU Design to kick off its 60th Anniversary Celebrations in March

(中文版本在本頁底部)   For Immediate Release PolyU School of Design 60th Anniversary Celebrations   With “Designing Time” as the Theme Unveiling of Celebration Activities Welcoming Participants from All Sectors to Join the Celebrations   The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (hereafter referred to as "PolyU Design" or "the School") has been an important hub for design education and research in Hong Kong, offering quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in design to nurture creative talent across a wide range of industries. The School is celebrating its 60th anniversary which features a series of compelling activities, including the highlighted activity “One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition”. The School will hold its 60th anniversary opening ceremony on 11 March, where there will be exciting announcements. We warmly welcome enthusiastic participation from all stakeholders to celebrate this milestone moment together! PolyU School of Design 60th Anniversary Celebrations revolves around the theme "Designing Time," symbolizing the integration of time into design. One hour in a space, whether it's a home, a building, or an open piazza like the campus square, encapsulates the idea of designing experiences, moments, and interactions that inherently involve all our senses and cross all design disciplines. And over time, PolyU Design has nurtured thousands of design graduates over the past six decades. Their designs have changed the world, showcasing the transformative power of countless "hours" in their work. PolyU Design 60th Anniversary Exciting Activities Throughout the Year   To celebrate the School’s 60th anniversary, the School will hold a series of exciting activities throughout 2024, including “New PolyU Design Identity Launch,” with the brand-new visual identity represents a new chapter for PolyU Design; “One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition” showcases the remarkable achievements of alumni in the field of design;  “PolyU Design Show 2024” celebrates learning outcomes of PolyU Design students from different programmes at different levels including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, which is a highly anticipated annual design exhibition; “Global Research in Design Innovation Exhibition” features design research projects with other leading design institutions around the world; “Time-capsuled Histories: Six Decades of PolyU Design” maps the 60-year history of PolyU Design, highlighting key milestones, achievements, and uncovering stories of school development and people; finally, the 60th Anniversary Gala brings together the PolyU Design's community, media, and partners to commemorate the 60th anniversary and showcases strategic direction of PolyU Design. These activities will all showcase the growth and contributions of the School and ignite more creative sparks for the future.  Bringing Together Outstanding Alumni to Promote the Power of Design and Showcasing Design Diversity Across Fields  On the occasion of the 60th anniversary celebration of PolyU Design, the One to Ten — PolyU Design Outstanding Alumni Exhibition will serve as a prominent highlight of the celebrations. This creative exhibition, themed “10 Forms (design diversity), 10 Transmissions (knowledge transmissions)," aims to explore the diversity and evolution of knowledge dissemination, rethinking the foundation of design. The exhibition highlights the variety of different design fields and the outstanding achievements of the 10 alumni in lighting design, product design, industrial design, architecture design, communication design, design management, automotive design, Chinese cultural design, and brand identity design. “One to Ten” provides a platform to showcase the alumni's creativity, talent, and impact, as well as the School's 60 years of excellence in education and academic accomplishments to a global audience. PolyU Design, one of the top 20 design schools globally, has gained international acclaim through its commitment to interdisciplinary education, robust research platforms, extensive global partnerships, and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. This approach equips students to tackle complex, technology-integrated design challenges while staying at the forefront of innovation in Asia and beyond. The school offers world-class facilities, providing students and teachers with an excellent foundation to connect with the world and become leaders in their fields. Through their knowledge and mentorship, graduates ensure design continuity by passing on their expertise to the next generation. In celebration of its 60th anniversary, PolyU Design invites partners, friends and members of the public to join in commemorating its achievements and injecting transformative power into education and the design industry, thus preserving and transmitting design in various forms. For hi-resolution images, please click the link here.    -End-   About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (hereafter referred to as "PolyU Design" or "the School") has been an important hub for design education and research in Hong Kong, offering quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in design to nurture creative talent across a wide range of industries. The School is a place where East meets West, allowing students to develop their design expertise while gaining an in-depth understanding of industry and society, with a unique international and cultural perspective. PolyU Design attaches equal importance to design theory and application, integrates art with science, actively promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and learning, emphasizes high-quality design education, conducts high-level research, and provides consulting services.   The research and academic programmes offered by PolyU Design are based on five central tenets: 1) Developing an Open Mind Frame; 2) Steering Positive Change; 3) Establishing Visionary Entrepreneurship; 4) Practising Authentic Expression; and 5) Designing Responsibly.   For press release distribution, don't hesitate to get in touch with SCG at: Ivy Chau Tel: 9805 0437 Email: ivy@sparkcode.com Jeff Man Tel: 9096 3411 Email: jeff@sparkcode.com     即時發放   香港理工大學設計學院慶祝60週年   以「時日在設計」為主題 率先公佈慶典項目 歡迎各界共襄盛舉   香港理工大學設計學院（以下簡稱為「理大設計」或「學院」）作為香港設計教育和研究的重要樞紐，一直致力提供優質的本科和研究生設計課程，培養出無數具有創意才華的人才，在各個行業中取得了卓越成就。隨著學院步入60週年，一系列慶祝活動即將展開，其中包括焦點項目「《One To Ten》理大設計傑出校友作品展」。學院將於3月11日舉行60週年活動開幕禮，屆時更會有隆重消息宣佈，熱烈歡迎廣大持份者的積極參與多個週年活動，共同慶祝這一里程碑時刻！ 理大設計60週年慶典以「時日在設計」為主題，意思是將時間融入設計之中。在一個空間中的一小時，無論是身處於家中、某建築物裡，或是校園廣場等公開場所等，設計能跨越各種領域觸動我們所有感官，創造出豐富的體驗、難忘的瞬間和有效的互動。隨著時間的流逝，理大設計在過去60年中，培育了不少設計畢業生，他們的設計改變世界，呈現出無數「一小時」的轉化力量。 理大設計60週年 貫穿全年精彩活動   為了隆重慶祝學院的60週年，學院將舉辦一系列貫穿整個2024年的精彩活動，包括「理大設計全新視覺形象發佈」，全新形象將象徵著理大設計的新一篇；《One To Ten》理大設計傑出校友作品展，展示校友在設計領域的傑出成就；理大設計年展2024，展示理大設計多個學士和碩士課程學生的學習成果，是矚目的年度設計展覽；全球設計創新研究展覽，分享多個與其他國家與地區合作的設計研究項目；時間囊：理大設計六十年，回顧學院的歷史與成就，並揭露鮮為人知的學院發展及人物舊事；最後，學院將舉辦一場盛大的60週年慶典聚餐，與各界好友一同慶祝這個重要的里程碑。這些活動將展示學院的成長與貢獻，並為共同的未來燃起更多的創意火花。 集合傑出校友傳遞設計力量 展示不同領域的設計多樣性 理大設計迎來60週年校慶之際，《One To Ten》傑出校友設計展覽將成為慶典的重要亮點，這個創意展覽以「10種形態，10種傳遞」為主題，旨在探索知識傳遞的多樣性與變化，重新思考設計的基礎。展覽彰顯不同設計領域的多樣性，突出10位傑出校友在照明、產品、工業、建築、傳播、管理、汽車、中國文化和品牌形象設計等領域的卓越成就。《One To Ten》是一個展示校友創新才華和設計影響力的平台，同時也向全球展示學院六十年來的卓越教育和學術成果。 作為全球二十大設計學府之一，理大設計成就備受國際認同，學院一直致力不同方向發展，包括跨學科教育、強大的研究平台、豐富的國際合作夥伴關係、以及創業和內部創業精神培養。透過以上發展來應對當今日益複雜及漸趨電子結合的設計問題，令學院掌握亞洲甚至全球創新的資訊和知識，提供世界級工作室、研究室、工作坊、展覽場地和共享空間予師生，為學生提供接軌世界打下良好基礎平台，於未來在各自設計領域中成為大樹，再傳承及指導新一代，使得設計成為可延續。香港理工大學設計學院誠邀來自全球的持份者一起慶祝和回顧過去六十年光輝，無論同業夥伴、學術同行、設計同行、教育工作者、潛在學生、以至公眾人士，都十分歡迎參與是次慶典，一同為教育及設計界注入及帶來變革力量，使設計以不同形態傳遞和傳承。 高解像度圖片可在此連結下載。   -完-   關於香港理工大學設計學院（理大設計） 香港理工大學設計學院 (下稱「理大設計」或「學院」)一直是香港設計教育與研究的重要樞紐，提供優質的設計學學士及深造課程，為不同行業培育創意人才。學院乃東西文化匯集之所，學生得以發展設計專長，同時深入了解行業和社會狀況，擁有獨特的國際與文化視野。 理大設計理論與應用並重，貫穿藝術與科學，積極推動跨學科合作和學習，注重優質設計教育，進行高瞻研究，同時提供諮詢服務。 理大設計提供的研究及學術課程以五大主軸理念為基礎：一、發展開明的思想模式；二、推動正面的改變；三、建立具前瞻性的企業家精神；四、表現本真；五、提倡負責任的設計態度。 新聞稿由SCG 代為發放。如有查詢，請聯絡:   Ivy Chau 電話: 9805 0437 電郵: ivy@sparkcode.com  Jeff Man 電話: 9096 3411 電郵: jeff@sparkcode.com      Find out more about Designing Time — PolyU Design's 60th Anniversary Celebrations. 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Cross-team collaboration on "Hong Kong Footholds in GBA: Campus-neighbouring Intergenerational Housing"

The "Hong Kong Footholds in GBA: Campus-neighbouring Intergenerational Housing" research project is a joint effort by a group of PolyU experts that outlines the challenges, methods, and recommendations for creating inclusive and self-sufficient communities for all age groups in GBA. It represents an important step in understanding the needs and preferences of Hong Kong residents considering intergenerational co-housing in other GBA cities, paving the way for future co-housing in the vibrant Greater Bay Area. The project was presented at the "GBA Design Laboratory: Sustainable City X Inclusive Society X Green Economy" Collaborative Research - Collective Final Presentation on 4 December 2023, in collaboration with Chinachem Group led by Mr Donald Choi, Executive Director and CEO and PolyU’s Research and Innovation Office.  The "Hong Kong Footholds in GBA: Campus-neighbouring Intergenerational Housing" project team includes: Prof. Kar-kan LING, ADoRISA, ADoRILS & DoDISI, JCDISI (Project Advisor) Mr Benny LEONG, Director of SD Plus, Professor of Practice (Design Practice), PolyU Design Dr Sky LO, Assistant Professor, PolyU Design Dr Aria YANG, Research Assistant Professor, PolyU Design Dr Grace SEO, Assistant Professor, APSS Dr Raymond TAM, Senior Teaching Fellow, APSS For more information about the project, please visit SD Plus website.

PolyU Design Hatch Awards Identity captures the spirit of Hatch to Happen, shines on IDA stage

We are thrilled to learn that the PolyU Design Hatch Awards Identity Design has won the International Design Awards 2023 — Honourable Mention in Graphic Design, Multimedia-Brand Identity! Congratulations to PolyU Design alumna, Malou Ko, and her wonderful team at THE CABINET.   About the Design Hatch to Happen "The PolyU Design Hatch Awards is to give high school students an opportunity to try and create, to make things happen. Inspired from building a nest, the visual identity has rods and joints in the form of building and trying something. It also symbolised the interactions and sparks during creative process. The overall identity is professional and trustworthy. Yet, the colour tone is more playful and young to attract the secondary school students' attention." Click HERE for more info.

New collaboration kicks off with Wuhan University of Technology

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design announces its collaboration with the School of Art and Design at Wuhan University of Technology at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on 13 December 2023.  The agreement between the two parties promotes equal exchange and cooperation between students and scholars. The partnership aims to enhance academic development and research facilities, organise conferences, and assist with visa formalities. Areas of cooperation include exchange visits, joint research centres, collaboration with companies, joint degree programmes, and research funding applications. This partnership will promote academic development and research excellence of the institutions. The School of Art and Design at Wuhan University of Technology is one of the leading institutions in Central China with a rich history. It offers a range of programmes and focuses on contemporary art and design, achieving notable research and teaching outcomes. With dedicated faculty and modern facilities, the school values internationalisation and fosters innovative design talents.

Rennie Kan Wins Global Intrapreneurial Award, Boosting Hong Kong's Innovation Profile

We are delighted to share that our very own Rennie Kan has been honored with the Intrapreneurial Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by the Global Intrapreneurs Institute.  Congratulations!! This pioneering accolade celebrates Rennie's leadership in spearheading strategic initiatives to amplify PolyU Design’s global innovation profile — while also cultivating a forward-thinking culture that empowers talents to drive change from within as intrapreneurs. Designers are trained to address complex challenges with human-centered solutions. When granted organizational support, their inquisitiveness holds promise in initiating strategic innovations amid rapid disruption. What bold, inclusive policies could further cultivate the spirit of imagination and ingenuity across sectors? We welcome your perspectives.   Ms Kan's story is featured by PolyU's website. Click here to read now.