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Interview - Paul Chapman
Get PDFVirtual Reality as a Tool to Integrate Sciences, Arts, and Technology
As an expert, educator, and avid researcher in the field of virtual reality application, Dr Paul Chapman brings his insights to HKDI inspire* Design Thinking 2019 . His lecture, Virtual Reality: Temporary Distraction or Real Opportunity? explains and discusses the evolution of VR and future opportunities of utilising such technology. At the core of his technological and innovative endeavour, Dr Chapman still believes that empathy and establishing an understanding of endusers\u27 needs are the keys to effective designs
Theme - Street Debater - Conversations for a Better Society
Get PDFSomething as simple as a set of scales and a provocative question is helping recast the dynamic between homeless people begging, and the multitude of people trying hard not to meet eyes as they pass by on the street. More than this, Street Debater points to the power of conversation as a way to help people in need that goes far beyond a few coins
Theme - Functional Fashion is a Bridge to Society
Get PDFSlipping on a coat, or pulling off a t-shirt are reflex actions for most people. Now imagine that every time you had to do this meant asking for help. Even more intimidating, when out in public what if you had to make this request to a stranger. Open Style Lab has set itself the mission to help reduce such daily struggles for people living with a disability
Theme - Tableware Designed with Love
Get PDFEating is such a fundamental and enjoyable part of being human. However, for those dealing with age-related conditions such as Alzheimer\u27s or Parkinson\u27s disease the simple task of feeding oneself is far from straightforward. Struggling at mealtime not only endangers ones\u27 health, but just as importantly, it comes with a sense of helplessness and embarrassment that causes additional emotional suffering and puts stress on relationships
Ones to Watch - Emerging Design Talents 2021: Design for Humanity
Get PDFHong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) (Lee Wai Lee) Annual Design Show