Ten student design projects from the Hong Kong Design Institute
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A fashion collection inspired by 1970s clubbing culture and a project that imagines humans with crustacean exoskeletons are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the Hong Kong Design Institute.
Among the projects presented are also a self-care tool that aims to strengthen the immune system of young people and a project that explores the use of caves to combat the lack of land in Hong Kong.
School: Hong Kong Institute of Design
School statement:
âThe Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) was established in 2007 with a mission to be a leading provider of design education and lifelong learning in various design disciplines including architecture, design interior and product design, communication design, digital media and fashion and image design.
“With ‘Creativity in Action’ as a cornerstone of its pedagogy, HKDI maintains a strong network with the creative industries. This provides students with essential hands-on experience and with international design universities to provide extended learning opportunities for students. through international exchanges, joint workshops and conferences.
“Each year, HKDI trains the largest number of professional designers in Hong Kong with critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, social responsibility and an international outlook.”
Trappist Retreat Center by Sinji Lau
“This project aims to revitalize an abandoned and devastated Trappist dairy farm for more than 30 years.
“The new Trappist retreat center is not only a museum with exhibits, it also offers a place of experience and memory for visitors to understand the history of the site as a monastery. It offers a place of relaxation in the midst of their bustling urban lifestyle. “
Student: Sinji lau
Classes: HD in Architectural Design, BA (Hons) Architecture
E-mail: [email protected]

Parallel City – HKDI Exhibition at the Venice Biennale by Ben Chen, Brian Leung, Samson Li, Edison Eg, Johnson Wan and Cho Ting Wong
âLand supply has been a long-standing challenge for Hong Kong. This project explores the possibility of living in a cave to cope with scarcity. Here the cave is separated into four layers: community service, residential, unspoiled natural landscape, and vertical utility layer.
âBasic life requirements such as ventilation, light, electricity, water are provided byâ columns of life. âThe city’s main transportation network runs through the site, which suits the pace fast life of Hong Kong. “
Student: Ben Chen, Brian Leung, Samson Li, Edison Eg, Johnson Wan and Cho Ting Wong
Classes: HD in Architectural Design, BA (Hons) Architecture
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Nirvana Bookstore by Kelly Tsang
âThe needs of the visually impaired are always overlooked by society. The inclusive design of Nirvana Bookstore meets the needs of the visually and visually impaired.
“It asks users to perceive the bookstore with different senses through the use of textured, multisensory, accessibility, holistic design and spatial planning surfaces.”
Student: Kelly tsang
Classes: HD in interior design
E-mail: [email protected]

All is well by Elektra Liu
âThis is a caring and fun project that provides an easy self-help tool to help young adults navigate stressful situations digitally and physically.
“This project aims to improve well-being during the pandemic – to enable users to stay physically, mentally and emotionally well, reduce stress, improve immune systems, increase productivity and increase self esteem.”
Student: Elektra Liu
Classes: BA (Hons) in Graphic Design
E-mail: [email protected]

Life Form by Sing Chung
âCompared to other animal species, humans have more advanced cognitive abilities but a limited physiological ability to adapt to extreme heat and cold conditions.
“This project draws on the biological characteristics of crustaceans – their hard exoskeletons and the diurnal changes in their environment. It imagines humans possessing these characteristics, acquiring the ability to adapt to extreme environments.”
Student: Sing Chung
Classes: HD in fashion image design
E-mail: [email protected]

Follower obsessed with Rainie Wong
âBaroque and 1970s clubbing culture features the use of exaggerated movement producing drama, exuberance and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, dance and music.
“Their stories inspired the development of Obsessed Disciple – an overly ornate, theatrical and extravagant fashion collection with intricate embroidered designs, luxurious materials, jewelry-like embellishments and accessories.”
Student: Rainie wong
Classes: HD in fashion image design
E-mail: [email protected]

Belide’s World by Lok Him Wan
âThis is a collaborative project with international fashion brand Max & Co. The results of the project include a series of fashion images, a film and a social media strategy.
“Belide’s World is inspired by a surreal, fantastic and bizarre world, with extraordinary characters and wonderful snacks. This project conveys playfulness, curiosity, fantasy and mystery, while motivating people to unleash their creativity in every way possible. “
Student: Lok Lui Wan
Classes: HD in branding and fashion shopping
E-mail: [email protected]

Musubi by Pui Yee Chan
âMusubi is made using traditional techniques such as bundling, weaving and entangling that are layered into modern clothing and then adorned with conventional patterns from Japanese culture.
“With cords binding different garments in one outfit, her silhouette harmoniously combines ancient and modern forms with a twist to remind viewers that there is always beauty in the details if they learn to look closely enough. . “
Student: Pui Yee Chan
Classes: HD in fashion design
E-mail: [email protected]

I am beautiful by Charice Lai
âThis is a different kind of beauty aesthetic on non-binary / gender fluids / genderqueer / androgynous people. Hong Kong does not have gender recognition legislation against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics.
“This project aims to promote the equality, rights and needs of the LGBTQ community and to urge the general public to recognize the uniqueness and beauty of LGBTQ people.”
Student: Charice lai
Classes: BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Imagery
E-mail: [email protected]

Restoring Local “Landmarks” in Hong Kong by Alexander Lo
âThis project involves revisiting and restoring some of Hong Kong’s local landmarks. Through a photographic journey, it captures previous traces and stimulates memories of the past 11 months.
“From peaceful rallies and assemblies to daring protests, they all started early in the meeting at famous buildings or landmarks like Jardine House, Chater Garden and Statue Square in the center or other neighborhoods.”
Student: Alexandre lo
Classes: HD in Film, Television and Photography – Photography Stream
E-mail: [email protected]
Content of the partnership
This school exhibition is a partnership between Dezeen and the Hong Kong Design Institute. Learn more about the content of the Dezeen partnership here.
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