Digital Media alums’ “Monsoon Blue" wins Golden Horse Best Animated Short Film award

We are proud to announce that “Monsoon Blue”(夏夢迴), winner of the Best Animated Short Film at the 60th Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival is production by our alumni of BA(Hons) in Digital Media. The directors are CHAN Ka Yin Ellis (2013) and WONG Hiu Kit Jay (2012), and the producer is KWOK Wing Kin Donald (2012). Other graduates from the class of 2022 CHOW Hiu Yim Cici, HO Tsz Ching Helen and WONG Siu Hei also made valuable contributions to the production.   The animated film also received other accolades: ASIA Grand Prize, Hong Kong Gold & Animation Best Story, 25th DigiCon6 Asia Best Animated Short Film Award, Kuandu International Animation Festival 2023 Gold Award , The 10th Animation Support Program Taichung International Animation Festival 2023 – Nomination Animakom FEST 2023 - Official Selection   “Monsoon Blue” is an amazing work you should not miss! Watch trailer   Congratulations to the awardees and Digital Media teaching team!  

2022 PolyU Design Show’s identity awarded Design Mark in the Golden Pin Design Award

We are proud to announce that the visual identity for PolyU Design Show 2022 is Golden Pin Design Award 2023 Design Mark Recipient and Final Selection Shortlisted Entry. The identity was designed by Chan Kit Fu, Chan Shek Chi, Cheng Kwan Hung and Lai Cheuk Yi, the graduates of 2022 under the guidance of Mr Roberto Vilchis Echeverri and Ms Charis Poon.   PolyU Design Show is an annual premier design event in Hong Kong. The theme of the 2022 edition was "GATHER AS FORM, PART TO START," (合則成體，散則成始), inspired by the prism, which serves as a visual metaphor for the radiance that has emerged after years of experimentation.   Design Team: Chan Kit Fu, BA(Hons) in Advertising Design 2021/22 Year 4   Chan Shek Chi, BA(Hons) in Communication Design 2021/22 Year 4 Cheng Kwan Hung, BA(Hons) in Advertising Design 2021/22 Year 4 Lai Cheuk Yi, BA(Hons) in Communication Design 2021/22 Year 4 Supervisors: Roberto Vilchis Echeverri & Charis Poon   Congratulations!   Learn more about the Golden Pin Design Award 2023  PolyU Design Show 2022

Environment and Interior Design student’s transcultural lifestyle on train project received international recognitions

We are proud to announce that our BA(Hons) in Environment and Interior Design student Chi Wai Vincent CHUK shines on the international stage recently. His capstone project "Transcultural Journey on the Orient Express", which was supervised by Prof. Peter Hasdell, was awarded a Citation Award at the LOOP Design Awards, a Special Mention at the Architizer Vision Awards 2023, and was shortlisted for the Buildner Architects' Sugar Architectural Visualisation Award 2nd edition and The Architecture Drawing Prize. Vincent himself was also honoured with the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award by the Hong Kong Design Centre for his overall outstanding performance in design and academics.   The project "Transcultural Journey on the Orient Express" envisions a transcultural journey on the Orient Express, connecting diverse cities and cultures. It utilises modular cultural resources transported by conveyor belt-inspired mechanisms, fostering a dynamic transcultural operation. The detailed itinerary and panoramic world-building drawing further immerse the viewer in this journey, inviting them to engage and explore.   The awards received are prestigious in the design and architecture industries and recognises outstanding talent and ingenuity in diverse sectors of the industry.   Learn more about the project “Transcultural Journey on the Orient Express”: PolyU Design Show 2023

Showcasing Brilliance: EID and PD Students Exhibit Outstanding Projects at ARUP

We are honoured to announce that our gifted students from the Environment and Interior Design (EID) and Product Design (PD) have received a unique invitation to display and exhibit their outstanding projects at ARUP this November. This prestigious opportunity to display their work at ARUP's premises is a testimony to the exceptional standard and potential of their projects, which were presented at our Design Show 2023.   ARUP is well-known for its dedication to cultivating emerging talent and fostering creativity in the realms of architecture and design. The invitation to showcase our students' work at their office represents a major achievement and source of inspiration, as they embark on their professional journeys.   The names of the individuals selected for this exclusive opportunity and their extraordinary projects:   EID: Phoebe Mak – IIIusio Bibliotheca Karman Li – Archaeology of Sight   PD: Calvin NG – MOI Samuel Liu – OriGround Ricky – CROAD   Discover more about their exceptional projects.

Pioneering the Path of Service Design: illuminating insights from the Leadership Forum

This year's Leadership Forum on Service Design, held on 24th November, was a hybrid event hosted at the PolyU campus and included both online and face-to-face elements. Distinguished professionals from academia and industry converged to share their insights and perspectives.   The theme for this year's Forum was "Exploring Diverse Facets of Service Design," with an emphasis on recognising the importance of service design. Through Socio-technical Cases and Narratives, the speakers from both academia and industry provided design educators with impactful guidance and inspiration. Thank you to all the speakers and participants for attending this event. We look forward to insights that will shape the future of service design. Organisers: PolyU Design and HKDI Coorganiser: Hong Kong Design Centre   Moderator: Dr Jaden Park School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Welcome Remarks Prof. Kun Pyo Lee, Dean, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University   Prof. Jeremy Alexis Vice Provost for Professional and Continuing Education and Associate Professor of Innovation, Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA   Mr Itsuro Shibata Senior Operating Officer, GK Kyoto, Japan   Prof Daniela Sangiorgi Professor of Design, Politecnico di Milano, Italy AM Networking Session  AM Discussion Session Group photo with Speakers   Moderator: Mr Keith Tam Vice-principal of HKDI   Prof. Eric C. Yim, MH, JP Chairman, Hong Kong Design Centre     Dr Jung-Joo LEE Deputy Head (Research) and Assistant Professor, Division of Industrial Design, National University of Singapore   Prof Xiangyang XIN Founder of XXY Innovation, Mainland China PM Networking Session    Ms May May Wong Director, Service Design, Accenture, Hong Kong Mr Ryan SeungKyu LEE Co-founder & EVP, The Pinkfong Company     PM Discussion Session  The participants for attending this event.   

PolyU Design collaborates with LightSpeed Studios of Tencent on game and entertainment tech development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (“PolyU Design” or “the School”) announced its collaboration with leading global game developer LightSpeed Studios of Tencent at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony held on 7 November 2023.   The MoU between the two parties intends to explore opportunities to conduct collaborative research on game and entertainment technology. The potential areas of collaboration include developing game and entertainment-related curriculum, setting up a Joint Research Centre to investigate advanced technology for creating new gaming experiences, and working with the School’s MSc in Innovative Multimedia Entertainment programme to cultivate talents for the creative industry. Moving forward, the collaboration among PolyU, LightSpeed Studios, and Tencent Institute of Games will shape the future of gaming and redefine the gaming experience through cutting-edge creative technology.   The MoU was signed by Prof. Kun-pyo Lee, Dean of PolyU Design, and Mr Brian Hsu, General Manager of Art and UX Center, LightSpeed Studios, Tencent.   PolyU Design has been an important hub of design education and research for Hong Kong since 1964. The School is consistently ranked among the top 20 in the world on the QS Art and Design Rankings. Academic programmes are offered at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels in highly diverse design expertise.   LightSpeed Studios is one of the world’s most innovative and successful game developers. It has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology.   The team of collaboration with PolyU Design and LightSpeed Studios: Prof. Kun-pyo Lee, Dean of PolyU Design Mr Brian Hsu, General Manager of Art and UX Center, LightSpeed Studios, Tencent Mr Higle Chen, HK Director, LightSpeed Studios, Tencent 

A warm welcome to Design Show's guests

We are pleased to welcome all the guests from Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Design Centre and Hong Kong Designers Association, who visited us at the Design Show last month.   We had fabulous time showing our innovative designs and creative ideas to all of you. Your presence made the experience memorable and we hope to see you again in the future.   In the photos, Dean Prof. Kun-pyo Lee and the guests:  The Design Group Members of Federation of Hong Kong Industries led by Mr Alan Cheung Directors, management team and staff of Hong Kong Design Centre Mr Kenny Li and Mr Joe Wong, Executive Committee Members of Hong Kong Designers Association, and Ms Rennie Kan, Senior Marketing Manager of PolyU Design

Reminder: Deadlines for Applicants of BA programmes (2024/25 entry)

The undergraduate programme application (2024/25 Entry) via various admission schemes are all open now, with international qualifications & local non-JUPAS first round ending next week! Get prepared and enrol now.   Application Periods: JUPAS 5 October – 6 December 2023 Non-JUPAS (Local) / Non-local (Non-JEE) Early Round: 21 September – 16 November 2023 Main Round: 17 November 2023 - 6 February 2024 Non-local (JEE) 1 November 2023 – 13 June 2024   Useful Links: Undergraduate programmes at PolyU Design>> E-prospectus booklets>> Videos to get started with application and portfolio preparation>> Admission link>>

PolyU Design collaborates with Moleskine to promote local art, design and culture on an international stage

We are delighted to announce that PolyU Design and Moleskine have established collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 1 November 2023. The MoU intends to facilitate collaboration to support art, design and cultural development, especially local designers, artists and cultural practitioners. The potential areas of collaboration include organising public exhibitions, workshops and other events to increase international exposure of local students, designers and artists’ works on Moleskine’s products and shops internationally.   Riding on the collaboration, Moleskine is hosting an exhibition of “Rediscovering Hong Kong” that is supported by MSc in Innovative Multimedia Entertainment of PolyU Design and PolyU Research Centre for Cultural and Art Technology at K11 MUSEA to showcase artworks that express the creativity and new ways of presentation for culture, art and design. The Inaugural Exhibition Opening Ceremony announced the top three winners of PolyU Design x Moleskine notebook design competition. 12 shortlisted artworks from PolyU design students are showcased in the exhibition and will be published on custom-designed Moleskine notebook based on customer demand.   The MOU Signing Ceremony cum Exhibition Opening was successfully held at Moleskine pop-up shop, K11 MUSEA. The MoU was signed by Prof. Kun-pyo Lee, Dean of PolyU Design, and Mr. Merwann Younes, Global Head of Direct Channels of Moleskine with the witness of guest of honours Italian Consulate General, Mr Carmelo Ficarra.   Moleskine is, based in Milan, Italy, a global luxury brand and platform which celebrates talent, champions originality and cherishes long-term thinking and innovation. Their notebook is the heir and successor to the legendary notebook used by artists and thinkers such as Vincent Van Gogh, Ernest Hemingway and Bruce Chatwin over the past two centuries.

Workshop on Understanding Dementia: Exhibition of Innovative Elderly Care Equipment

Our Master of Design graduate Miss Kelly Tang and her supervisor Dr Newman Lau conducted a workshop with the theme of “Understanding Dementia” to exhibit various equipment, such as accompany robots, for supporting the elders suffered from dementia. During the workshop, Kelly’s design “Carebase”, an owl shaped intelligent companion robot was shown.   The robot and other of its kind being exhibited offer patients improved care, emotional support and communication. We are thrilled to see more innovative ways to support the different needs of patients in their daily lives.   To learn more about Carebase