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| Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 19:00 HKT/SGT | |
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| Local Designers Create PLAY, LIVE, INSPIRE Designs for a Happy City |
HONG KONG, Nov 22, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - DesignInspire, a new international creative exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), debuts next month to promote state-of-the-art innovation and designs from around the world. As the event's first major citywide promotion, the Happy Innovations Exhibition opened today and runs until 5 December at the Gallery by the Harbour, to further promote creativity and design culture.
 | | In collaboration with local design talents, the HKTDC presents the Happy Innovations exhibition, showcasing 16 life-inspiring creative designs. |
 | | Participating designers gather at Gallery by the Harbour, Harbour City, for the launch of the Happy Innovations exhibition. |
- More than a dozen Inspiring Designs under Three Themes
The exhibition explores new possibilities and innovative solutions to build a more livable and happier city. Under the themes of PLAY, LIVE and INSPIRE, more than 20 up-and-coming Hong Kong designers, who come from different design disciplines, present 16 life-inspiring creations and installations to promote the philosophy of "Happy City."
Under PLAY, designers transform the city into an enjoyable play area by introducing unconventional applications of ordinary objects and materials. LIVE features fresh and creative spatial designs, and unique furniture for home living. INSPIRE showcases a series of innovative designs that promote inner peace and happiness.
- Preview for DesignInspire
Happy Innovations is a prelude to DesignInspire, which will showcase global design and creative projects by more than 220 creative entrepreneurs and elites from 11 countries and regions. Through an array of interactive displays and products, the theme pavilion Urbanovation: Co-create A Happy City, highlights how design-driven innovations can shape urban living. Italy, this year's Partner Country, will feature more than 130 top-notch Italian designs, including the latest ultra-exotic sports car Lamborghini-Aventador S Roadster and the electronic motorbike Ducati - XDiavel. Overseas pavilions and exhibitors will showcase innovative works and installations from Australia, Japan, Korea, Poland and Sweden.
Apart from enjoying the exhibitions, visitors can also purchase their favourite design products at a pop-up store. Creative minds from various sectors will share their design thinking and light-hearted urban creations during more than 18 InnoTalks and thematic seminars. Some of the star speakers will include branding expert Tommy Li, celebrated new-media artist Keith Lam, local illustrators Tony Electronic and Rap Chan (Dustykids), and master chef Christian Yang. DesignInspire will run from 7-9 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), and is open to the public for free.
Happy Innovations Exhibition
Date: 22 November - 5 December 2017
Time: 11am-10pm
Venue: Gallery by the Harbour, Shop 207, Level 2, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
DesignInspire
Date: 7-9 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Opening Hours: 7-8 December 9:30am-7pm; 9 December 9:30am-6:30pm
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3C-E
Free Admission
Website: www.designinspire.com.hk
Photo Download link: http://bit.ly/2zqof53
Design concept: http://bit.ly/2jLN6JG
Contact:
HKTDC
Communication and Public Affairs Department
Selina Fan
Tel: +852-2584-4298
Email: selina.mi.fan@hktdc.org
Topic: Trade Show or Conference
Source: HKTDC
Sectors: Art, Music & Design, Regional
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