Time-capsuled Histories: Six Decades of PolyU Design

Join us on an inspiring journey through time as we delve into the rich history of the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (hereafter referred to as "PolyU Design" or "the School") over the past sixty years.

As the renowned professor Jay Doblin (1920-1989) once said, "a product is frozen information." Designers continually strive to capture the economic, social, technological, and cultural nuances of their era, embedding these values into their creations. By examining design products from different periods, we can unlock the essence of the times that shaped them. Similarly, this exhibition allows us to reflect on how PolyU Design has evolved, mirroring the changing values and paradigms of design education across different eras.

The “Time-capsuled Histories: Six Decades of PolyU Design” Exhibition examines the developmental path of PolyU Design, showcasing its evolution through visual and systematic mapping. It reveals the historical development of the School and its profound impact on Hong Kong's design education landscape. The research team dedicated over a year to interviewing dozens of individuals from various eras and sectors, each with differing degrees of connection to the School’s development. In addition to utilising the School's internal collections, they sourced valuable materials and artefacts from alumni and many other channels. Through these efforts and the team's meticulous organisation, editing, and design, this significant initiative has come to fruition.

As Hong Kong's first comprehensive design institution, PolyU Design has deeply influenced countless graduates, extending its impact across various fields. This exhibition enriches our understanding of the School's history while contributing to a broader narrative of design development in Hong Kong. The timeline chronicles the evolution of design education, tracing PolyU Design's journey from the Hong Kong Technical College to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, capturing responses to shifting industry policies, social technological advancements, and insights from thought leaders.

The exhibition is divided into five sections: headship mapping, curriculum development, research development, alumni design works, and a showcase of publications. Each section offers a unique perspective on the School's evolution and contributions. We invite you to explore the legacy and future of design education in Hong Kong while celebrating the remarkable journey of PolyU Design, where the past inspires the present and motivates the future.

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“Time-capsuled Histories: Six Decades of PolyU Design” Exhibition

 

Exhibition Period:	7 October 2024 to 11 November 2024
Opening Hours:	Monday to Saturday 10:30AM to 7:00PM Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Venue:	Podium, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Admission:	Free of charge
Entry:	Pre-registration is required for external visitors to obtain a campus access QR code 5 working days in advance to their planned visit.

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Guided Tour

Dates:	15 October to 9 November 2024 Every Tuesday and Thursday (Excluding Public Holidays)
Quota:	Max. 10 people per session
Registration:	Pre-registration is required.

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Sharing Session: “Time-Capsuling: The Untold Journeys of PolyU Design”

Speaker and Moderators:	Siu King Chung, Maurice Kwok and the Research, Design and Editorial Team
Date:	18 October 2024 (Friday)
Time:	6:30PM – 7:30PM
Venue:	Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Language:	Cantonese
Registration:	Limited Seats. Registration is required. Registration deadline: In-person: Closed (FULL) Virtual: Sign up here before 13:00HKT 18 October 2024

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從這裡開始，讓我們一起踏上時光之旅，深入探索香港理工大學設計學院（簡稱「理大設計」或「學院」）六十年以來的豐富歷史。

著名教授Jay Doblin（1920-1989）曾言：「產品是凝固的信息。」設計師不斷努力捕捉其時代的經濟、社會、技術和文化細微差別，將這些價值觀嵌入其創作中。通過檢視不同時期的設計產品，我們可以解鎖塑造它們的時代精髓。同樣，本展覽使我們能夠反思理大設計如何演變，映照每個時代設計教育中變化的價值觀和範式。

《凝住時光：理大設計六十年》檢視理大設計的發展路徑，將其演變以視覺和系統性映射的方式展示出來，揭示學院的歷史發展及其對香港設計教育格局和設計行業的深遠影響。研究團隊經過一年的努力，走訪數十位來自不同時代、界別，但同時與學院發展有著不同程度關係的人物；除了學院內部庫藏，亦從眾多校友及其他渠道收集到不少珍貴設計作品和資料。透過以上種種和研究團隊的用心整理、編輯與設計，終完成了是次盛舉。

作為香港首間綜合性設計學府，理大設計深刻影響無數畢業生，並將其影響力擴展至不同領域。展覽的時間線記錄了設計教育的演變，回顧理大設計從香港工業專門學院到香港理工大學的旅程，捕捉對產業政策和社會技術進步的回應。

展覽分為五個部分：領導層介紹、課程發展、研究發展、校友設計作品和研究出版物展示，各自提供學院演變及貢獻的獨特視角。誠邀您探索香港設計教育的傳承與未來，同時慶祝理大設計的卓越旅程，讓過去啟發現在，並激勵未來。

 

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導賞團

日期：	10月15日起至11月9日 (逢星期二、四)( 公眾假期休息)
名額：	每節10人或以下
參加方法：	須預先報名留位。

按此報名(導賞團) 

 

《凝住時光：理大設計未為人知的歷程》分享講座

講者及主持：	蕭競聰、郭浩賢及 項目團隊
日期：	2024年10月18日(星期五)
時間：	下午6時30分 – 7時30分
地點：	香港理工大學賽馬會創新樓及網上Zoom
語言：	廣東話
參加方法：	親身到場：額滿 網上：請於2024年10月18日13:00HKT之前按此報名，以取得Zoom資訊。

 

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Organisers & Acknowledgements

 

Initiator:

Prof. Kun-Pyo Lee

Content Curator:

Mr Siu King Chung

Research, Design and Editorial Team: 

Phoebe WONG, TSANG Chun-kit, Gloria MAK

Design Concept: Kiki Yip, Editing: LUK Ming-man, Charis POON

 

Exhibitors (in alphabetical order of English surname)

Mr Yin Chung, Melvin Au 歐彥宗
Mr Wai Sang Vincent Chan 陳煒生
Mr Ball Yiu Fai Cheung 張耀輝
Mr Chin Hang Cheung 張展恒
Mr Kevin Cheung 張瑋晉
Mr Cheung King Kwai Ken 張敬貴
Mr Kwun Yu Enzo Chiu 趙冠瑜
Mr Rex Fong 方冠邦
Mr Tsz Chung Fong 方子聰
Dr Tony Ip 葉頌文
Mr Cheuk Ming Jao 鄒卓明
Dr Alex King 荊培育
Ms Mui Kinoshita 梅傲笙
Mr Maurice Kwok 郭浩賢
Mr Ngok Wing Jimmy Kwok 郭岳榮
Mr Kwong Wai Fung 鄺維峰
Miss Hoi Wai Lau 劉海慧
Mr Ingo Lau 劉耀中
Miss Joey Yuen-King Lau 劉婉琼
Miss Sofia Pik Shan Lee 李碧珊
Miss Man Wai Leung 梁雯蕙
Mr Ron Kwan Kong Leung 梁昆剛
Mr Kin Chung Ma 馬健聰
Miss Ruby Ming Huen Mak 麥洺瑄
Mr Gary Man 文英耀
Mr Keo Ng 吳偉基
Dr Po Choy Ng 吳寶才
Ms Hiu Ying Nicole Pang 彭曉瑩
Mr Cheuk Hei Ryan Poon 潘焯熹
Mr Eric Shum 沈志勇
Mr Sin Tze Kong 冼子光
Mr Wah King Stephen Siu 蕭華敬
Mr Chi Yin Brian Tam 譚智賢
Dr Tat Keung Tam 譚達強
Mr Wing Ho Tang 鄧永浩
Mr Tony Tong 童巍
Ms Pui Lam Agatha Tsang 曾珮琳
Miss May Wong 黃美瑜
Mr Ming Wong 黃國明
Miss Suet Ki Cecilia Yau 丘雪祺
Mr Shawn Yeh 葉則言
Mr Steve Yeung 楊兆航
Mr Eddy Yu 余志光
Mr Kai Wood Yu 余啟活
Mr Michael Miller Yu 余奉祖

Exhibition Coordination and Design:

Maurice KWOK, Jason LIU, Mike KWAN, TSANG Chun-kit

 

Anniversary Planning and Marketing:

Rennie Kan Pierre Tam, Anita Law, Jason Liu, Mike Kwan, Caitlyn Leung

Student Helpers:

WAI Ming Leo, HUANG Yong-qi Vicky, HO Nga-sin, LI Wai-hin Harvey

Acknowledgements:

Gerhard BRUYNS, Eric CHAN, CHAN Kam Fai, Paul CHAN, CHAN Tsz-ying, FOK Sui-tong, Peter HASDELL, Jeffrey HUNG, KAN Tai-keung, Thomas KONG, Brian KWOK, Johnny KWOK, Maurice KWOK, Margaret LAM, Yanta LAM, Oscar LAU, LAW Wai-ming, Brian LEE, Benny LEONG, Fanny LEUNG, Olivia LI, Paul LO, Tina LUXIMON, Michelle NG, Lydia NGAI, Charis POON, Ivy SHUM, Michael SIU, Keith TAM, Tony TAM, Man TSANG, Thomas WONG, Alan YIP, Alvin YIP, Joe YIU, Alumni Cohort 7882 (1978-82)

 

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