Dr. Sandy Ng's talk on the life of modern Chinese women in early 20th century

The public talk titled Adorning the Self - Feminine Enchantment and Social Changes in the Life of the Modern Woman by our Assistant Professor of Culture and Theories, Dr. Sandy Ng was successfully held at the Liang Yi Museum in Sheung Wan on the 17 Oct evening. Dr. Ng presented the changing life of the Modern Woman in the early 20th century in China, Japan, and The United States and the challenges they faced in terms of self-adornment and individuality. Some beautifully crafted historical designs were shown to complete the audience’s imagination of the early days.      

Mrs Laura Wen and Prof. Paul Wen's Donation

Mrs Laura Wen and Prof. Paul Wen recently made a generous donation to set up scholarships in support of the academic development of PolyU Design students. The donation is made in the name of Mrs Wen's late sister, Ms Bonnie Chan, our former lecturer who had nurtured many of our successful alumni from Polytechnic/PolyU in the 70s to 90s. Dean of PolyU Design, Prof. Kunpyo Lee, received the donation from Mrs and Prof. Wen during their short trip to Hong Kong from the U.S. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for their kindest donation.  

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Student design works featured on TV show

Three student exhibitors of the 2019 Annual Show were interviewed by the ‘Good Time Old Buddies’ TV programme and talked about their design works. Stay tuned for TVB Jade (Cantonese speaking) at 9:10AM on coming two Saturdays (28 Sep & 5 Oct) or watch on the online channel. So Long!  by Wendy Law (Product Design) A series of goodbye gifts designed for a person soon to pass away to present to their loved ones, being an alternative way to leave behind something positive than sorrow.  Laetus by Winnie Sin (Product Design) An adjustable and movable device designed to simplify the shower process which helps both elderly with dementia and their caregivers to have a better showering quality at home. Regenerating Psoriasis Clothing by Rainee Wong (Social Design) Integrating experience and knowledge from psoriasis patients, dermatologists and materials experts, this project share tips on choosing the best for the patients’ wardrobe through social media posts, booklet gift set and altered clothing. 

Release of Cubic Journal #2: Gender in Design

Announcing the arrival of Number 2: Gender in Design - The GREAT small | Other - Different - Willful. Editors: Hanna Wirman & Uta Brandes With contributions from Claudia Herling, Katja Becker, Tanja Godlewsky, Uta Brandes, Sandy Ng, Sugandha Gupta, Luisa Calabrese, Akkelies Van Nes & Leon Buker. Hard copies are available at Jap Sam Books and available online at http://www.cubicjournal.org   #designgender #polyudesign #cubicjournal #cubicjournalnumber2    

Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan

(please scroll down for photo gallery) Let’s throwback to earlier this summer. Led by Michael Chan and Ivy Kong from PolyU Design, 30 students from various departments of PolyU who took the subject of ‘SD2S01 Design and Build in Remote Community’ had their service learning experience in Keihoku, a remote countryside of Japan where a music festival will be held in September. The group was invited by the Kyoto government and its Education Department, and supported by Japan’s NGO Roots to contribute their cross-disciplinary knowledge to the local economy. Their mission was to attract tourists through architecture and a comprehensive marketing plan in a sustainable approach. Having conducted a research in the community and with local high school students, a tourist attracting treehouse was nicely built by the students from scratch in a spot surrounded by the natural environment. Well done! Tutors: Michael Chan, Ivy Kong, School of Design Photo credit: Michael Chan Video credit: Students of the project team                 Students come from these programmes: BA (Hons) Environment & Interior Design (PolyU Environmental and Interior Design) BA (Hons) Bilingual Interdisciplinary Chinese Studies BBA (Hons) Global Supply Chain Management BBA (Hons) Management BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic & Information Engineering BEng (Hons) Industrial & Systems Engineering Broad Discipline of Construction & Environment BSc (Hons) Hotel Management BSc (Hons) Radiography BSc (Hons) Surveying   Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan 13 Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan Service Learning Experience in Keihoku, Japan        

New book launch by MSc alumna

Wondering what designers do and encounter when they are working in-house or freelance? This illustrated book ‘小薯設計師的職場求生指南’ may shed some lights for you. Congratulations to the author 蝦賣燒餃, our graduate (MSc in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology, 2014) for the great work and thanks for the life hacks given to the younger people who are keen to know about the real face of the profession. Available in bookstores now.

PolyU Design to host IASDR 2021

PolyU Design announces to host the International Association of Societies of Design Research bi annual conference in 2021. The announced was made at the closing of the IASDR 2019 conference in Manchester, on the 5th of September 2019.  Led by the School's Dean, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty and PhD students, the theme for the IASDR 2021 is “WITH DESIGN: REINVENTING DESIGN MODES”. This theme will ask for responses on how and in what manner design links with other domain of research or methods of working as part of its praxis. For more information click here to subscribe to the IASDR2021 updates. #IASDR2021 #WITHDESIGN2021 #WITHDESIGN #POLYUIASDR2021 # REINVENTING_DESIGN_MODES2021 #REINVENTING_DESIGN_MODES #polyudesign

A warm welcome, freshmen of 2019!

It's time to start a new school year! Dean, Professor Kun-pyo Lee welcomed our freshmen yesterday and introduced our faculty members as well as representatives from the School's Student Association. Taking this opportunity, Prof. Lee shared the skills he expects our students to possess as a future designer: - Being cross-disciplinary - Thinking critically - Being technologically aware Students, take note of the tips! Wishing you all a wonderful and fruitful journey at PolyU Design!

Dean gave speeches on Design for AI

Where is AI leading us to? It has recently brought our Dean Prof. Kun-Pyo Lee to two occassions to share his views on the area.  AI Summit | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center  Prof Lee delivered the speech on ‘Design for AI’ to show how AI and design are connected and what the future will be at the AI Summit on 7 August 2019. The Summit had more than 1500 attendees, 100 speakers and 70 sessions, with the theme of ‘AI means business’ which sets a clear focus on Digital Transformation, Customer Experience, Global Reach and the Future of AI. Prof. Lee had a very exciting discussions with diverse AI related experts.   Smart China Expo 2019 | Chongqing International Convention & Exhibition Center in China  Prof. Lee was invited to give a keynote speech on ‘Design Education for AI’ at Smart China Expo 2019 held in Chongqing International Convention & Exhibition Center in China. The rapid pace of development of AI in China, strong commitment on AI from central government, and huge public participation were very impressive to him.