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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260128T160000
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SUMMARY:Visionaries: in Dialogue with HKDI Design Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is proud to present a master lecture by internationally acclaimed lighting designer Mr Tino KWAN\, marking the launch of our newly initiated series\, “Visionaries: in Dialogue with HKDI Design Leaders”. This series will feature prominent figures from the design industry\, each sharing their unique insights and professional experiences\, with Mr KWAN as the inaugural speaker. \n“Dialogue with Tino Kwan” will take place on 28 January 2026\, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Lecture Theatre A001 at HKDI and online\, offering an inspiring exploration of light and space. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in luxury hotels\, Michelin restaurants\, superyachts and architectural landmarks\, Mr KWAN has redefined the possibilities of light and space on a global scale. Recognised as the DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer 2024\, Mr KWAN has been praised for pioneering innovative approaches in lighting design and for cultivating future talent. Through his transformative use of light\, he has become a leader in the field by setting new standards in the industry. \nThis event promises to offer an extraordinary journey into the mind of an industry icon. Admission to the Master Lecture is free and open to all. Register now to secure a place for this illuminating encounter with one of the world’s most influential lighting designers! \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com/r/xUy0xu2cHd \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/visionaries-in-dialogue-with-hkdi-design-leaders/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony and Master Lecture of "Pluriversal Futures"
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) invites you to attend the opening ceremony of Pluriversal Futures – Ars Electronica Exhibition in Collaboration with Hong Kong Design Institute on 28 November 2025\, Friday! \nHKDI Gallery proudly presents its first flagship exhibition of AY25-26: Pluriversal Futures – Ars Electronica Exhibition in Collaboration with Hong Kong Design Institute. Originating from Austria’s renowned Ars Electronica Festival\, Pluriversal Futures showcases award-winning works from the 2024 and 2025 Prix Ars Electronica. Co-curated with Ars Electronica\, the exhibition invites visitors to explore immersive installations and experimental interfaces that reveal the transformative power of digital media. \nThe exhibition will also feature the winning project from the HKDI x Ars Electronica Student Talent Award 2025\, presented as a joint initiative between HKDI and Ars Electronica\, celebrating visionary ideas and innovative design by emerging talents. Through the lens of artists\, scientists\, technologists\, and activists\, the exhibition envisions how emerging technologies are shaping our shared future. This special accolade places student creativity alongside internationally acclaimed works — showcasing how education\, art\, and technology unite to shape a future without borders. \n  \nJoin us for this inspiring celebration of creativity and innovation! \nPluriversal Futures – Ars Electronica Exhibition in Collaboration with Hong Kong Design Institute\nDate: 28 November 2025\, Friday\nTime: 5:00 pm (Lecture) | 6:10 pm (Opening Ceremony)\nVenue: Hong Kong Design Institute (Tiu Keng Leng MTR Station Exit A2) \nMaster Lectures \nSpeakers:\n\nMs Laura WELZENBACH\nCo-Curator\n \nMr Frode OLDEREID\, Mr Gael BERTRAND\, Mr Gaetan LIBERTIAUX & Wai LAU\nThe Participating Artists \nRSVP required\, please register by 25 November: \nOpening Ceremony & Master Lecture: https://hkdi-pluriversalfutures.eventbrite.hk or reach us at hkdi-gallery@vtc.edu.hk\n+852 3928-2566 (Ms Wency Lee) for further information. \nTo find out more details about our exhibition\, please visit: https://hkdi.edu.hk/en/hkdi_gallery/exhibition/arselectronica \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/opening-ceremony-and-master-lecture-of-pluriversal-futures/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260430T203210
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SUMMARY:Design Trust Graphic Archive Research Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Design Trust Graphic Archive Research Fellowship\, in partnership with Hong Kong Design Institute\, supports one fellow per year for a 6-month fellowship period to conduct research on the history and development of graphic design\, publishing and advertising from the 1940s to the 1980s in Hong Kong to unfold the transition of ‘commercial art’ as a trade to ‘graphic design’ as a profession. Interested applicants can now submit via the link in bio until September 5th\, 2025. \nLearn more: https://sites.google.com/view/dtgaresearchfellowship/english \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-trust-graphic-archive-research-fellowship/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
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SUMMARY:Czech Design Fest 25 Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:“Czech Design Fest 2025” is a year-long project in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong. The opening ceremony features a screening of videos on the digital TV wall and music performances at Design Boulevard. A diverse range of extended learning activities have been scheduled throughout 2025\, will offer enriching experiences that delve deep into the celebration and exploration of Czech design and culture. \nLearn more: Czech Design Fest 2025 \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/czech-design-fest-25-opening-ceremony/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Award ceremony
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
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SUMMARY:HKDI inspire* 2025: Digital Disruption
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) presents “HKDI inspire* 2025: Digital Disruption 數位顛覆”\, a series of master lectures offering a captivating exploration of digital art and media design. From 25 March to 2 April 2025\, this event will bring together experts from Mainland China\, Hong Kong and Austria to delve into how digital art is reshaping traditional boundaries\, fostering innovation\, and disrupting current practices for the future in a multi-disciplinary context. \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute \n 
URL:https://wdo.org/event/hkdi-inspire-2025-digital-disruption/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241030
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SUMMARY:HKDI Master Lecture Series 2024: Hallyu
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is holding several Korean design-focused talks as part of its annual recurring Master Lecture Series. From October 7 to 29\, design enthusiasts can hear from Korean experts who come from a diverse range of backgrounds\, all related to the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu’. \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/hkdi-master-lecture-series-2024-hallyu/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240326
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SUMMARY:HKDI inspire* 2024: Circular Future
DESCRIPTION:“HKDI inspire* 2024: Circular Future” will present a series of master lectures from 19 to 25 March 2024\, offering a captivating exploration of cutting-edge topics related to circular design and technology. This series will delve into the emerging field of spatial computing\, the forefront of technology and design\, circular materials\, and the pivotal role of information visualisation amidst a changing climate.  \nUnder each topic\, there will be a 40-minute lecture\, followed by a 15-minute panel discussion and Q&A session (except Creating Circularity by New Materials which will consist of a 30-minute Lecture). Please scroll down for details of our amazing speaker line-up. \nEnrolment is free and open to all. Free access to webinar and participation in live Q&A. All sessions will be live-streamed and hosted on ZOOM. You do not need to have a ZOOM account to view the sessions\, however\, simply make sure you select ‘watch on the web instead’. You are also welcome to join us in HKDI Campus. \nHKDI will then send an email link for you to access the live sessions\, 2 days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder as your confirmation email may be hiding. \n \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/hkdi-inspire-2024-circular-future/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T183000
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CREATED:20240130T150614Z
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SUMMARY:Spatial Design Workshop: Into the Architectural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:“Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion” is now showing at the HKDI Gallery! Featuring works from one of China’s most influential architects\, Ma Yansong\, founder and principal partner of MAD Architects (MAD)\, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of urban civilization – proffering a harmonious coexistence of urban landscapes\, historical sites\, and natural environments. \nLed by HKDI lecturer from the Department of Architecture\, Interior & Product Design (AIP)\, this engaging workshop enables participants to transform spatial concepts into tangible reality. They will have the opportunity to explore the use of both physical and digital model-making tools to create captivating architectural\, interior\, or landscape spaces\, creating intriguing designs with their limitless imaginations. \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/spatial-design-workshop-into-the-architectural-wonders/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000
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SUMMARY:Landscapes in Craft Workshop: The Reimagination of Chinese Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Ma Yansong\, one of China’s most influential architects\, founder and principal partner of MAD Architects (MAD)\, offers a glimpse into the future of urban civilization with designs that artistically entwine natural and urban spaces\, proffering a vision that rejects the notion of buildings as static structures and instead projects them as organic and vivid art forms\, built for human flourishing. \nInspired by Ma Yansong’s approach to landscaping and architecture\, HKDI Gallery is hosting a workshop that will explore how natural landscapes become subsumed into our day-to-day lives. Led by Margaret Chu\, a local sculptor and painter whose works explore the relationship between humans and urban life\, this workshop welcomes attendees to handcraft beautiful everyday accessories that embody the aesthetics and motions of the natural world. \nParticipants are invited to embark on a journey of discovery and uncover their capabilities for pioneering design\, all while crafting a keepsake that beautifully captures the spirit of Ma Yansong’s work. \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/landscapes-in-craft-workshop-the-reimagination-of-chinese-landscape/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231130
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CREATED:20231117T154643Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Convergence 2023
DESCRIPTION:Jointly organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries (FHKDCI)\, The Design Alliance Asia (tDA Asia) and HKDI\, Asian Convergence 2023 will be held from 27 to 29 November 2023 in hybrid mode. Themed “AI Unleashed: Exploring the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence”\, the programme will include keynote presentations\, seminars and roundtables\, exhibition and sharing programmes with young designers and students. \nWDO Member: Hong Kong Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/asian-convergence-2023/
LOCATION:Hong Kong SAR\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Conference
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