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Cover Oct 2016

Cover

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Signed Issue 11 (2015) Full Issue Oct 2016

Signed Issue 11 (2015) Full Issue

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Caring For Creativity Oct 2016

Caring For Creativity

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

From August to October this year fashion retailer Joyce showcased four new designer brands selected by HKDI. The pop-up boutique project at PMQ was called "Talent Shop" and aimed to provide young designers with a concrete business platform to showcase their work.


The Crafting Of Design Minds Oct 2016

The Crafting Of Design Minds

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

The cache of graduate projects from ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne on display at HKDI reveals a wide-eyed curiosity that is characteristic of the renowned Swiss school's energetic approach to design education.


Magic Carpets Oct 2016

Magic Carpets

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Two designers have harnessed creativity and innovation to recreate and invigorate a traditional Swedish handicraft using recycled materials. As Libby Zeng reports their goal is to persuade the whole world to embrace sustainable design.


Sign Of The Times Oct 2016

Sign Of The Times

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Japanese poster art deploys a unique arsenal of aesthetics to question the traditions of visual communications. The Japanese Poster Artists -- Cherry Blossom and Asceticism exhibition at HKDI immerses viewers in the subtle story of the artform.


Mothers Of Invention Oct 2016

Mothers Of Invention

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

To explore the beauty of an object is to engage with the genius behind its creation and as Rik Glauert reports, the exhibition "Every Product Tells a Story" at HKDI is a window into the elusive mind of the designer.


Happy Returns Oct 2016

Happy Returns

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

The history of Swedish design is replete with world-beating innovations, which makes this year's Business of Design Week especially attractive. With Sweden as its partner country, the event is guaranteed to bring some of the world's most fascinating designers to Hong Kong.


Contents Oct 2016

Contents

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Editor's Letter Oct 2016

Editor's Letter

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Pride


Cover Oct 2016

Cover

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Signed Issue 10 (2014) Full Issue Oct 2016

Signed Issue 10 (2014) Full Issue

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Distance Learning Oct 2016

Distance Learning

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

The Travelling Fashionistas arrived in Hong Kong this summer to present their novel approach to design education, based on a mixture of international awareness and a hands-on approach to tools and materials


Capability Town Oct 2016

Capability Town

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Patricia Moore is one of the world's most accomplished industrial designers. As Summer Cao reports, the American polymath uses socially conscious creativity to improve the lives of those who might otherwise be neglected.


So Cool So Hot Oct 2016

So Cool So Hot

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Hong Kong's SoHo, the area south of Hollywood Road, between Aberdeen Street and Queen's Road, has become a desirable destination for aspiring creative entrepreneurs and their clientele. With the new PMQ in the mix, and HKDI alumni becoming involved, the city may finally have a design district that's worth the name.


Seize The Day Oct 2016

Seize The Day

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

We have entered a new era, when taste and appetites are in flux and opportunities can evaporate in seconds. To triumph, designers need to think with creativity, deplay craft and technique, step forward with passion, and diligently observe the market. The work unveiled at the HKDI's annual design show had all these elements.


Contents Oct 2016

Contents

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Editor's Letter Oct 2016

Editor's Letter

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Elegance


Cover Oct 2016

Cover

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Signed Issue 9 (2014) Full Issue Oct 2016

Signed Issue 9 (2014) Full Issue

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.


Designed For Living Oct 2016

Designed For Living

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

In the wake of his two exhibitions at HKDI, Belgian design master Charles Kaisin returned to Hong Kong and talked about the launch of his new book.


Inner Self Oct 2016

Inner Self

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Hong Kong artist Pak Sheung Chuen is burnishing his already impressive reputation by creating work that seeks to understand the part of the self that is inaccessible through reasoning.


East Meets West Oct 2016

East Meets West

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

A unique fashion shoot involving young designers from Hong Kong and Belgium took place at HKDI in February. Linda Van Waesberge directed the shoot and shared her insights into the contemporary fashion industry with Daisy Zhong.


Casting Spells Oct 2016

Casting Spells

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Oscar-winning make-up artist Mark Coulier shares his treasure trave of experience and professional techniques with HKDI students, and talks to Summer Cao about a career creating wonders for the big screen.


Brand Awareness Oct 2016

Brand Awareness

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

HKDI's "Successful Brand Journey" seminars in Spring 2014 provided a number of insights into the creation of successful brands. Naturally, a number of differing perspectives were evident from the brand gurus; but Summer Cao heard that there are common themes, too.


Urban Lift Oct 2016

Urban Lift

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

This summer, after eight months of development, three installations by young landscape architects from HKDI will be unveiled at the prestigious Tamar site on Hong Kong's harbour front. Daisy Zhong reports on a project that seeks to create an engaging destination for city residents.


Brilliant Transformation Oct 2016

Brilliant Transformation

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Renowned French jeweller Christophe Lemaître visited HKDI to discuss what it takes to design pieces that can command a place at one of Place Vendôme's globally renowned boutiques. He spoke to Daisy Zong about achieving a marriage of craftsmanship and creativity.


Alien Resurrections Oct 2016

Alien Resurrections

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

Angus Tsui burst on to the fashion scene, if you'll excuse the metaphor, with his striking Xenomorph graduation collection. He's now in the forefront of eco-friendly fashion design, recycling the bits that other designers discard into bold new creations that are impossible to ignore.


The Great Communicator Oct 2016

The Great Communicator

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

A retrospective of works of George Nelson (1908-1986) at HKDI Gallery from March through June shows that a great designer should be an original thinker as well as a master of words and images.


Contents Oct 2016

Contents

SIGNED: The Magazine of The Hong Kong Design Institute

No abstract provided.