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. Join us to celebrate!  

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.

PolyU Design Hatch Awards│發掘設計潛能 提拔本土青年設計人才

The PolyU Design Hatch Awards is a design incubation and award programme open to all secondary school students in Hong Kong. The programme has the theme of "Designing for Happiness and Everyday Life: AI and Future Design". Participants are expected to submit their design proposals addressing the category they chose in the first round. Shortlisted entries will then proceed to the second round, which includes an incubating training programme called the "Hatch Programme". During this stage, participants will receive design lectures and ideation consultations that will help improve their design entries. The final works will be submitted and presented at the grand judging session in July 2024. While the Hatch Awards is entering the judging stage, Dean Prof. Kun-pyo Lee would like to give advice to the participants and encourage them to explore their potentials in design when they are still young, in an interview of HK01 online media. Malou Ko, an alumna of our School of Design from the Cabinet HK, introduced her concept for the design of the Hatch Awards identity. Additionally, Jerry Chan, our Product Design student, shared his thoughts on initiating a design project, using the Hatch Awards trophy design as an illustrative example. The article also features Dr. Yi-Teng Shih and Foster Choi, another trophy designer and alumnus of the School of Design. Click here to read full interview on HK01 (Chinese version available).   Source: HK01