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James Henderson\u27s Shanghai hygiene and the British constitution in early modern China
No full text…This chapter analyzes the effect that the Chinese periphery had on the constitution of the British body during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The theme, I argue, is one of caution, in the twofold sense of physical caution as well as civilizational caution. On the theme of caution, the chapter analyzes British hygiene in China because hygiene is the branch of medicine that seeks to prevent and therefore, caution against disease..
Solar powered electric vehicle: SOPHIE V = 太陽能電動車: SOPHIE V
No full textAfter six years of efforts, the fifth generation solar electric vehicle SOPHIE, SOPHIE V, was finally launched. The newly-developed SOPHIE V has a maximum speed of 110 km per hour and twin seats, as well as an expanded storage space and a roomy driver seat. SOPHIE V not only provides more functions compared to its previous versions, its design also resembles that of an ordinary vehicle
Mothers of invention
Get PDFTo 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
Catalan class
Get PDFThis year\u27s Business of Design Week partners with Barcelona, a city with a vibrant design heritage and one of the most community-driven architectural cities on eart
Back to the future
Get PDFThe unique urban regeneration style of Spanish architecture firm EMBT is showing how to make the old into the new. For many architects the goal is to build something new, for Miralles it was about regenerating the old
Innovation explorers
Get PDFA group of Masters students in architecture from Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (KADK) spent three weeks in the extreme colds of the Arctic to try out their innovative prototypes. The results are astounding
Keeping in fashion
Get PDFThe Fashion Archive at Hong Kong Design Institute is a treasure trove of historical and significant pieces. We explore the huge collection and discover how it\u27s helping to launch new careers
Design Research Society: 50 years of understanding design
Get PDFIn 1962, a conference was held at Imperial College London to discuss design methods and terminology. The conference covered everything from the advent of the \u27electronic digital computer\u27 that would aid the design process, to recognising talent in future designers..
Phoenix rising
Get PDFThe Miao people of Central China have a rich tradition of handmade costumes that have inspired baute couture designers at Dior and Chanel, but despite the work\u27s beauty their culture is under threat. To help support the survival of their heritage the fashion department at the HKDI has developed a range of internationally acclaimed projects that are taking the Miao\u27s creativity to the world stage
