Heritage is Innovation Design Dialogue
Heritage is innovation
Design dialogue
Design Trust Futures Studio makes visible the processes and positive role of design in the culture of contemporary design and production. In 2019, under the theme of ‘HERITAGE IS INNOVATION’ new conversations and site-specific objects are created at the historic 1936 Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang curated by Marisa Yiu (Co-founder/ Executive Director, Design Trust).
The “Heritage Design Dialogue” and sharing takes place- weather permitting on the rooftop of Haw Par mansion- Friday 20th September 2019. Topic focuses on ‘DESIGN INNOVATION & CULTURAL HERITAGE’, highlighting the role of heritage, history, and archives in design, and the significance of innovation in materiality, craft-making, and design thinking in contemporary culture. Through a cultural lab design approach, how do we design from our collective memory infusing local values and global reach? What is the importance of innovation in cultural heritage, and how do we create new models of learning and prototyping processes?
Date
2019.09.20
Time
6pm – 8pm
Location
Haw Par Music, 15A Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong
Free admission. Limited capacity, first-come first-serve basis.
Enquiries studiolab@designtrust.hk
Speakers & Moderators
Michelle Chu (Design Director, Asia Tai Ping); Marisa Yiu (Co-founder/ Executive Director, Design Trust; Lead Curator of DTFS); Arnault Castel (Founder, Kapok) as co-moderator
DTFS 2019 Designers
Ire Tsui (Co-founder, design*lab), Sharon de Lyster (Founder, Narrative Made), Julie Progin & Jesse Mc Lin (Co-founders, Julie&Jesse) and Christine Lew (Co-founder, Studio Florian and Christine).
Heritage is innovation
Design dialogue
Design Trust Futures Studio makes visible the processes and positive role of design in the culture of contemporary design and production. In 2019, under the theme of ‘HERITAGE IS INNOVATION’ new conversations and site-specific objects are created at the historic 1936 Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang curated by Marisa Yiu (Co-founder/ Executive Director, Design Trust).
The “Heritage Design Dialogue” and sharing takes place- weather permitting on the rooftop of Haw Par mansion- Friday 20th September 2019. Topic focuses on ‘DESIGN INNOVATION & CULTURAL HERITAGE’, highlighting the role of heritage, history, and archives in design, and the significance of innovation in materiality, craft-making, and design thinking in contemporary culture. Through a cultural lab design approach, how do we design from our collective memory infusing local values and global reach? What is the importance of innovation in cultural heritage, and how do we create new models of learning and prototyping processes?
Date
2019.09.20
Time
6pm – 8pm
Location
Haw Par Music, 15A Tai Hang Road, Tai Hang, Hong Kong
Free admission. Limited capacity, first-come first-serve basis.
Enquiries studiolab@designtrust.hk
Speakers & Moderators
Michelle Chu (Design Director, Asia Tai Ping); Marisa Yiu (Co-founder/ Executive Director, Design Trust; Lead Curator of DTFS); Arnault Castel (Founder, Kapok) as co-moderator
DTFS 2019 Designers
Ire Tsui (Co-founder, design*lab), Sharon de Lyster (Founder, Narrative Made), Julie Progin & Jesse Mc Lin (Co-founders, Julie&Jesse) and Christine Lew (Co-founder, Studio Florian and Christine).
Panel talk at COS Hong Kong
Panel talk at COS Hong Kong
Reinvention
A conversation on reinvention – to celebrate the opening of their pop-store on Queen’s Road, COS held a panel discussion on Friday 9th March with guest speakers Marisa Yiu, Julie & Jesse, Aric Chen, Joyce Wang and Rodrigo Buelvas, based on the concept of ‘reinvention.’
Here are some of the images taken during the talk.
Photo courtesy of COS
Panel talk at COS Hong Kong
Reinvention
A conversation on reinvention – to celebrate the opening of their pop-store on Queen’s Road, COS held a panel discussion on Friday 9th March with guest speakers Marisa Yiu, Julie & Jesse, Aric Chen, Joyce Wang and Rodrigo Buelvas, based on the concept of ‘reinvention.’
Here are some of the images taken during the talk.
Photo courtesy of COS
Upcoming talk: 'Design & Craft' AD forum at Design Shanghai
Design Shanghai Forum
Global design, global craft, global manufacturing
AD Forum at Design Shanghai
‘Up to now, it’s always been craft or craft values that supply that humanity and authenticity. Far from rejecting their legacy, many modern designers in China are finding ways of referring to or reviving ancient Chinese craftsmanship in their work. What lies in the globalised future of design, craft and manufacturing?’
Join us at Design Shanghai for a talk on design, craft and creativity alongside Sasha Young, founder of Wright & Smith. We will be sharing our stories and have a converse about design and craft in our practice.
Date
March 10 2017
Time
1:30pm
Venue
Design Shanghai at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre
Language
English
Speakers
Julie Progin, Jesse Mc Lin, and Sasha Young
Design Shanghai Forum
Global design, global craft, global manufacturing
AD Forum at Design Shanghai
‘Up to now, it’s always been craft or craft values that supply that humanity and authenticity. Far from rejecting their legacy, many modern designers in China are finding ways of referring to or reviving ancient Chinese craftsmanship in their work. What lies in the globalised future of design, craft and manufacturing?’
Join us at Design Shanghai for a talk on design, craft and creativity alongside Sasha Young, founder of Wright & Smith. We will be sharing our stories and have a converse about design and craft in our practice.
Date
March 10 2017
Time
1:30pm
Venue
Design Shanghai at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre
Language
English
Speakers
Julie Progin, Jesse Mc Lin, and Sasha Young
Talk at Poly-U with Alan Chan and Lee Chi Wing Photos
Shifting Objectives
Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
On January 09 2017 we had the pleasure of sharing our inspirations and discuss our work within global design history. The presentation was followed by a discussion with designers Alan Chan and Lee Chi Wing and moderated by Remi Leclerc. The talk took place at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was organised by M+ the new museum for visual culture as part of the educational programme of the ‘Shifting Objectives’ exhibition taking place at the M+ Pavilion. Thank you to the whole team at M+ for inviting us to take part in this wonderful sharing session.
Photo Credit: M+, Hong Kong
Shifting Objectives
Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
On January 09 2017 we had the pleasure of sharing our inspirations and discuss our work within global design history. The presentation was followed by a discussion with designers Alan Chan and Lee Chi Wing and moderated by Remi Leclerc. The talk took place at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was organised by M+ the new museum for visual culture as part of the educational programme of the ‘Shifting Objectives’ exhibition taking place at the M+ Pavilion. Thank you to the whole team at M+ for inviting us to take part in this wonderful sharing session.
Photo Credit: M+, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
Shifting Objectives
Design from the M+ Collection
Shifting Objectives: Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
In conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection, on view at the M+ Pavilion, this talk will feature contemporary Hong Kong designers, who will discuss their current practices in the context of global design histories. In doing so, they will reflect on the ideas, influences, and precedents that inform their work, and place these within broader design narratives.
Date
19 January 2017 (Thursday)
Time
7:00–8:30pm
Venue
Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Language
English with Cantonese simultaneous interpretation
Speakers
Elaine Ng, Julie Progin, Jesse Mc Lin, and Stanley Wong
Moderator
Remi Leclerc, Assistant Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Free admission. Limited space. Any request for access service please indicate in the online application.
Photo Credit: M+, Hong Kong
Shifting Objectives
Design from the M+ Collection
Shifting Objectives: Hong Kong Designers in Dialogue with Global Design Histories
In conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Objectives: Design from the M+ Collection, on view at the M+ Pavilion, this talk will feature contemporary Hong Kong designers, who will discuss their current practices in the context of global design histories. In doing so, they will reflect on the ideas, influences, and precedents that inform their work, and place these within broader design narratives.
Date
19 January 2017 (Thursday)
Time
7:00–8:30pm
Venue
Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Language
English with Cantonese simultaneous interpretation
Speakers
Elaine Ng, Julie Progin, Jesse Mc Lin, and Stanley Wong
Moderator
Remi Leclerc, Assistant Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Free admission. Limited space. Any request for access service please indicate in the online application.
Photo Credit: M+, Hong Kong