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#QuestionQuestionQuestion Through the juxtaposition of everyday objects, our branding poster series evokes viewer’s imagination and depicts five aspirations (Desire, Delusion, Devotion, Detail and Delicacy) that designers encounter during their creative process. Find out more at /brand ___________________ #PolyUDesign60 #時日在設計 #DesigningTime #PolyU #PolyUDesign #designschool #anniversarycelebration #visualidentity #communicationdesign #identitydesign #design #brandidentity #innovation #Interdisciplinarity #Inclusiveness #GladYouAsked

#QuestionQuestionQuestion Our journey of redefining PolyU Design‘s brand began not with words, but with a visual cue — a bold new logo designed by a team of young alumni, under the creative direction of an outstanding alumni. This logo, with its striking feature of an invisible ’i‘ in the word Design, served as a powerful catalyst for our exploration into what truly defines us. Find out more at /brand ___________________ #PolyUDesign60 #時日在設計 #DesigningTime #PolyU #PolyUDesign #designschool #anniversarycelebration #visualidentity #communicationdesign #identitydesign #design #brandidentity #innovation #Interdisciplinarity #Inclusiveness #GladYouAsked

#QuestionQuestionQuestion Finally, here comes the PolyU Design’s new brand identity! PolyU Design launches its new brand identity to mark a significant milestone for this renowned institution. Led by brand expert Mr Tommy Li, a team of young designers embarked on redefining PolyU Design‘s identity. The launch celebrated the School’s commitment to innovation and shaping the future of design. The new branding is based on the concept of ”inquisitiveness“, which echoes the School‘s dedication to grooming the most curious individuals for designing a better world. Find out more at /brand #PolyUDesign60 #時日在設計 #DesigningTime #PolyU #PolyUDesign #designschool #anniversarycelebration #visualidentity #communicationdesign #identitydesign #design #brandidentity #innovation #Interdisciplinarity #Inclusiveness #GladYouAsked

#PolyUDesign_Achievements 🏆PhD student receives Innovation & Technology Scholarship Bridging design and STEM, PolyU Design PhD student Tsang Ka Wing has been awarded the For Our Future Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025/26in support of his interdisciplinary STEM ⚛️research. Selected from applicants across 14 institutions, Ka Wing is among just 10 awardees, and notably the first recognised from a design background, highlighting the vital role of design within STEM innovation. 🌟Currently pursuing his PhD under the supervision of Prof. Tina Luximon, Ka Wing’s project, Designing for Touch: Sensory Affordances of Companion Robot Dog Skin in Human–Robot Interaction, explores how the tactile qualities of robotic "skin" 🤖 can shape more meaningful human–robot interactions. Integrating design, robotics, psychology, and materials science, the study examines how touch influences user engagement and wellbeing in care‑oriented applications. Learn more: https://polyu.hk/TzLII 👏 Congratulations to Ka Wing on this outstanding achievement. #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #PhD #HumanRobotInteraction #DesignResearch #STEM #STEMScholarship #Innovation #FutureOfDesign #QuestionQuestionQuestion

#PolyUDesign_Achievements 🎉 Graphis Recognises PolyU Design Students at New Talent Awards 2026 News from another global awards - We are excited to share that our students have received 14 awarded entries at the Graphis New Talent Awards 2026, an international platform recognising visionary student work and tomorrow’s creative leaders. Among the winning projects is Zero Anew – Journey Unfolds, the visual identity for Design Show 2025. Award Highlights 🥇 GOLD Ajisen Ramen – Rebrand Students: TONG Nga Yau, Rachel; IP Tsz Yan, Ann; WONG Oi Tung, Eta Academic supervisor: Jana XING 🥈 SILVER Zero Anew - Journey Unfolds Students: CHAN Chun Yu Jerry; CHOW Yan Yee Step; MAK Wing Ting Ashley; MOK Chin Ying Daisy; SUM Ka Po Kristen; WONG Shuk Ting Lauren; WU Man Ying Maggie Academic supervisor: Roberto VILCHIS ECHEVERRI Microplastics Invasion Students: CHAN Wing Ling; HU Ching Yin; LAM Chin Wing, SIU Yau; YIP Hao Ran Academic supervisor: Roberto VILCHIS ECHEVERRI Peace Poster Student: Betty Liu Academic supervisor: Roberto VILCHIS ECHEVERRI Summer Olympic Games Visual Identity System – Cairo 2036 Student: Hannah LEE Academic supervisor: Martin LAU Dinoodle Student: Ng Shuk Yan, Cathy Academic supervisor: Martin LAU Tokyo Banana Packaging Redesign Student: CHENG Rachel Lok Yung Academic supervisor: Martin LAU 🔗 For the full list of awarded projects, learn more: https://polyu.hk/gBMtE Congratulations to our talented students and dedicated academic supervisors on this outstanding international recognition. We look forward to seeing how these emerging designers continue to shape the future of visual communication. * Projects are created for educational purposes. All commercial brands depicted are “imaginary clients” selected for study, and PolyU Design does not imply or suggest any creative direction for these brands. #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #StudentAchievements #InformationDesign #GlobalRecognition #GraphisNewTalentAwards

#PolyUDesign_Achievements 🏆 Gold A’ Design Award | Social Design We are proud to share that students from the PolyU School of Design have won the Gold A’ Design Award in the Social Design category for their project, Pocket Spaces – Social Playbook, a prestigious award given to top 3% designs that have demonstrated an exemplary high level of design excellence. The project addresses social disconnection in high‑density public housing through a social design toolkit that transforms underutilised corridors and stairwells into shared social nodes. Featuring a portable manual and a modular system made from 100% recycled materials, the design enables residents to collaboratively build spaces that foster spatial autonomy, neighbourly bonds, and urban social resilience. The A’ Design Award & Competition is a globally recognised benchmark for design excellence. Receiving a Gold Award reflects exceptional achievement in innovation, social impact, and responsible design practice. 🎉Congratulations to the student team Estate of Mind, Pak Hei Wang, Ngai Man Lee, Kai Yin Lin, Nga Suet Julytha Ho, Hiu Man Chiu, and supervisors Chan Kam Fai, Dr Sandy Ng, Charis Poon, and Jonathan Yu on this remarkable achievement. 🔗 Learn more: https://polyu.hk/EjtVH #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #SocialDesign #DesignThinking #Collective #Imaginative #grassrootinnovation #socialnodes #socialresilience #GlobalRecognition #adesignaward #adesigncompetition #QuestionQuestionQuestion

▪️SAVE THE DATE▪️ PolyU Design Show 2026 2026/6/5—8/7 #polyudesignshow26 PolyU Design Show 理大設計展

#polyudesign_knowledgetransfer #polyudesign_heritage 🌍 University Visit | PolyU Design welcomes University of the Arts London We were pleased to welcome a delegation of senior representatives from the University of the Arts London (UAL) to PolyU School of Design on 20 April 2026. The visit enabled constructive exchange on shared perspectives and institutional priorities. The UAL delegation also joined a guided tour of the School, gaining insights into our learning environment and facilities, and visited the solo exhibition by Mr Raman Hui, internationally acclaimed animation master and PolyU distinguished alumnus, to learn more about his creative practice. The visit marked an important milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between PolyU Design and UAL. We thank the UAL delegation for the engaging conversations and look forward to continued exchange. Learn More: https://polyu.hk/BCwlc #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #Internationalisation #StudyInHongKong #collaborative #DesignEducation #research #innovation #QuestionQuestionQuestion

#PolyuDesign_KnowledgeTransfer #PolyUDesign_Happenings How can AI support children’s emotional well-being—not just academic performance? Join us in-person for an upcoming Interaction Design Lecture exploring the Application of AI in Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). This seminar brings together Dr Feiran Zhang recent research on affective and emotion-aware AI technologies and practical case study of KiguLab on how to apply social-emotional learning frameworks within a school context. The speakers will examine how AI-driven educational tools can be purposefully designed to support emotional regulation and student success. 🎤 Speakers Dr Feiran Zhang, Research Assistant Professor, PolyU Design Connie Cheung, Chief Product Officer, Kigumi Group 👥Audience: Educators, teacher trainers, designers, social workers, and anyone interested in children’s wellbeing and learning technologies 🔗Learn more and register: https://polyu.hk/uIweQ 📅 Registration deadline: 7 May, noon #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #DesignLecture #InteractionDesign #AIinEducation #EthicalAI #DigitalWellbeing #emotion-awareAI #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #Interdisciplinar #QuestionQuestionQuestion

#PolyUDesign_Happenings #PolyUDesign_Achievements 🎉 PolyU Design at the Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2026 PolyU Design is proud to take part in the HK Licensing Force Showcase at the Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2026, highlighting Hong Kong’s creative IP and brand innovation on an international stage. 👏 Congratulations to our 27 Master’s and BA students for presenting original IP and brand concept projects—from character IP and story worlds to visual identities with licensing and commercial potential. The showcase brings together work from capstone, co‑op, and studio projects, supported by the guidance of five academic supervisors. Students were supported on site by Mr Eric Siu and Dr Amelie Chan, with additional academic contributions from Prof. Huaxin Wei, Prof. Sky Lo, and Mr Chun Hei Cheng. Together, the projects demonstrate how design education connects creativity, storytelling, and industry collaboration. ✨ Interested in creative IP and brand concepts? Visit PolyU Design’s booth at the HK Licensing Force Showcase and explore our students’ work until 29 April. #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #GameDesign #LARP #JRPG #Mascot #AIGC #HKLicensingForce #CreativeIP #BrandDesign #DesignEducation #StudentAchievement #HongKongIP #QuestionQuestionQuestion

#PolyUDesign_Achievements We are proud to share that two PolyU Design PhD students, Ines Yin and Jiayi Zou, have been awarded three competitive fellowships across two international research attachment programmes, enabling them to conduct overseas research at Aalto University (Finland) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. 🎓 Awarded Fellowships (2025/26): •Research Student Attachment Programme – Outgoing (RSAP‑Outgoing) Awardee: Ziyou (Ines) Yin •PolyU PhD Scholars International Collaborative Research Fellowship (ICRF) and RSAP‑Outgoing Awardee: Jiayi Zou The PolyU PhD Scholars ICRF is highly competitive, making this achievement particularly notable. Through these attachments, the students will pursue research in Human–AI Intimate Communication & Participatory Design and AI‑supported design education, taking important steps toward becoming independent, globally engaged design researchers. Both students are supervised by Ir Prof. Kin Wai Michael Siu, Chair Professor and Leader of the Public Design Lab. We also thank Prof. Gerhard Bruyns, Director of RPg Studies, and Prof. Tina Luximon, School Research Committee Chair, along with the PolyU Graduate School, for their coordination and support. 👉 Read the full interview on the School website to learn more about the students’ research journeys and motivation: https://polyu.hk/htAiw #PolyUDesign #PhDJourneys #StudentAchievement #GlobalResearch #DoctoralStudies #DesignResearch #HumanAI #DesignEducation #PolyUSD #QuestionQuestionQuestion

#PolyUDesign_TeachingLearning 🌱 Design for Transformation | From classroom to roadshow—learning in action! 🎉The final presentation of Design for Transformation became an interactive roadshow, where students from the Master of Design (MDes) Innovative Business Design (IBD) programme showcased 11 circular ideas 🔄 and invited guests to join as Circular Experience Explorers🔎. Led by Prof. Sylvia Liu and Dr Susan Evans, the subject explores value through economic and design lenses, using tools from value creation theory to help students test how different definitions of value 🌟 operate in real business contexts 📈. 👏 Congratulations to all students for an inspiring afternoon of learning, dialogue, and experimentation. #PolyUDesign #PolyUSD #DesignForTransformation #InnovativeBusinessDesign #MDes #DesignEducation #CircularDesign #ValueCreation #LearningByDoing #QuestionQuestionQuestion