Design Spectrum Presents ‘always’ Exhibition with over 50 Sustainable Designs Envisioning A Community that Thinks Beyond Green

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 29 November 2022 - Design Spectrum, the public-facing platform of Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is proud to present a design exhibition titled 'always' from 22 November 2022 to 29 January 2023. As well as being one of the accredited events celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR, it is also among the series of thrilling events commemorating HKDC's 20^th Anniversary under the theme 'Design for Sustainable Community'. The exhibition explores the sustainable development of Hong Kong over the decades, how good designs have sprouted like seeds and driven significant impact on communities. From a spark of awareness to a series of actions, our behaviour is gradually formed over time until it becomes part of a routine – and becomes our 'always'. Likewise, it starts with a thought or an idea to make a positive impact on the environment. Curated by local designers Benny Au and Teresa Chan of miniminigallery, the'always' exhibition explores sustainability beyond the material level from a new perspective, that can also be escalated to the spiritual, cultural and heritage levels of discussion. Visitors will get to appreciate our local creative power and learn how design can promote and inspire a continuous innovation process, ensuring the sustainable and prosperous development of the city. From concept to practice, an integration of function and aesthetics, the power of 'keep going!' through dual-venue Exhibition The exhibition's spaces also well-present the fluidity and interchangeability of the concept 'always'. Its first phase commences in Central Market from 22 November to 12 December 2022, followed by the second phase in PMQ from 15 December 2022 to 29 January 2023. These two distinct venues have brought a big challenge to the curatorial team regarding structural design: the durability of re-used materials, their transportability, the different sizes of the two venues and more. Kwok Yat Long and Law Chi Hin, who support the structural design of the exhibition, and the curator Benny saidthat 'apart from the material selection, manpower as well as the exhibition setup process should be considered carefully. As both planners and exhibitors of the exhibition, we all share the same perspective towards sustainability.' The exhibition uses flexible wooden panels that are easy to transport, allowing various three-dimensional geometric combinations that adapt to different spaces, to showcase a total of more than 50 exhibits. The structures are also easy to dismantle and transport - not only are they functional and aesthetically pleasing, but they epitomise the theme of the exhibition perfectly. 50+ Design Projects that Span Across Different Generations, Forms and Spaces In today's world, environmental protection is nothing new. Since the 1970s, the iconic rubbish monster 'Lap Sap Chung' has deeply rooted itself in the hearts of the people of Hong Kong, to express the local design community's concern on the issue. 'always' will exhibit over 50 design projects, most of which originated from Hong Kong and were selected to characterise different generations, spaces, and serve different rungs of society. The projects are all made 'tangible' to preserve the important 'intangible' values behind, whether based on the designers' ideas, creativity or messages they want to convey to individuals or communities. 'always' implies thoughts can influence behaviours and shape our daily practices. With the spirit of 'breaking the old and creating the new', exhibitors encourage collective thoughts and actions through design, connecting humanity and nature, and eventually creating a better community and future. Posters: Effective Designs for Spreading the Seeds of Communication The poster is one of the most direct and powerful tools for communication in graphic design. The curators have selected a total of 21 posters spanning from 1970s to 2010s from 12 renowned Hong Kong designers across generations to showcase at the exhibition. The designers made use of these posters to illustrate their unique insights on social issues, such as pollution and resource scarcity. Visitors can appreciate the evolving process of the design – from the seeding of ideas to sprouting growth, as it continues to raise awareness of sustainability issues in recent decades. For the second phase of the exhibition...