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About the event
Design Spectrum, a platform of the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), is hosting the second part of its "PASS THE BATON" exhibition, "FROM PROCESS TO PROGRESS", from 5 July to 14 August 2024 at D2 Place. The exhibition showcases over 20 design projects from around the world, exploring the diverse ways in which cultural values and artistic practices are passed on.
The exhibition highlights the power of materials, both tangible and intangible, in design. Hong Kong designer Niko Leung explores the potential of reclaiming local construction waste, while French designer Lucas Hosteing challenges traditional furniture design by using discarded board material. Local artist Katol revives traditional Hong Kong sign-making, while design studio NINM Lab breathes new life into cassette tapes and CD players.
The exhibition also explores how design can enhance user experience and drive innovation. Korean designer Jinhyun Jeon pushes the boundaries of tableware by incorporating synesthesia design, while a commissioned work entitled 'Beyond Sound' transforms sound waves into mesmerising visual patterns, allowing visitors to 'see' music.
The exhibition explores how design can enhance user experience and drive innovation. Korean designer Jinhyun Jeon pushes the boundaries of tableware by incorporating synesthesia design, while a commissioned work titled "Beyond Sound" by Korean designer Hitencho and Michael Leung transforms sound waves into mesmerizing visual patterns, allowing visitors to "see" music.
"FROM PROCESS TO PROGRESS" offers a series of free public events, including guided tours, workshops, and designer talks. Highlights include a screening of "A Light Never Goes Out," a film exploring the inheritance of neon sign making, and a clay workshop led by Niko Leung.
"PASS THE BATON invites audiences to engage with the power of design to preserve and evolve cultural heritage, and to spark conversations about how to create a vibrant and innovative future.
For further details and the latest updates, please visit: www.designspectrum.hk
About the organizer
About Design Spectrum
Design Spectrum is an initiative launched by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) under the sponsorship of the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), to foster a good design culture in the community. It aims to nurture local creative capital and to cultivate a flourishing design and design thinking culture within the community. Design Spectrum features year-round exhibitions, exchanges, design appreciation and other promotion programmes to cultivate a creative atmosphere, while nurturing local creative capital. It serves as a unique public face for HKDC to strengthen linkages with the community and partners locally, in other cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, ASEAN cities and overseas, and contributes towards creative and cultural tourism.
With the vision to generate demand for innovation and creativity and to expand the local market for creative industries by fostering new business opportunities, Design Spectrum is an ideal place to experience and learn to appreciate good design, exchange ideas and find new inspiration. It is also a good place for local residents in the neighbourhood to gather and enjoy a unique creative ambience.
(Website: http://www.designspectrum.hk )