Initiative” to encourage more cross-sector, crossdisciplinary creative and cultural cooperation projects to enhance the influence of Hong Kong’s popular culture and promote the development of cultural and creative industries. This is another great set of opportunities for our graduates to spread their wings in areas of innovation that were once not so readily available, from green innovation, sustainability, and circular design to new initiatives in arts technology, then metaverse, new materials processing, upcycling and many more. Underpinning all this growth are our derived values of “Think and Do”: equitable access to vocational and professional education and training, diversity and inclusion, environmentally sustainable practices, respect, resilience, excellence and innovation. These qualities guide our continuing commitment to supporting our city and improving the knowledge, skills, resources, and wellbeing of everyone in our diverse communities. 4 Principal’s Message 5 Principal’s Message Welcome to Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), a premier design school specialising in creative art and design. Over the years, we have equipped young emerging talents with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills through top-notch design education and well-rounded extended learning opportunities. We continue to bring international perspectives and regional insights with local relevancy in curriculum design, partnering with industry participants and spearheading the latest technologies to nurture our students. 2023 has been a year of accomplishments in which we extended our work-based projects, collaborating with governmental departments, major enterprises and NGOs, to ensure our students are job-ready when they graduate. The awards we win from worldrenowned competitions in Hong Kong, Europe, the USA and Aisia Pacific region are a testament to the excellence of our students and staff. To uplift our students’ skills and to master the latest technology, new teaching facilities like Craft Maker Lab, Jewel- Tech Space, advanced Arts Tech equipment, and development opportunities on metaverse are provided to ensure our leading position in design, balancing the conventional and virtual space. Dr Lay Lian ONG Principal Hong Kong Design Institute At HKDI, student-centred learning happens not only in classrooms but also through engagement in projects and events. We provide industry-relevant programmes that fosters all our students with a global immersion experience through collaborative projects, such as renovating a commercial property, place-making a public garden, and redesigning graphics for public transportation, to name a few. To bring art and design to a broader community, one can also find our students’ designs or projects showcased in public spaces, like libraries, shopping malls, buildings and bridges. Our academic staff are highly qualified experts in their fields, regularly recognised for excellence in teaching. We aim to inspire students via a more comprehensive range of opportunities beyond the classroom, including master lectures by international design academics and professionals, in-campus world-class exhibitions and industry attachments. In the 2023-2024 Budget, the Hong Kong Government invested HKD 500 million in the “Creative Smart Principal’s Message HKDI strives to create impact and nurture young talents in supporting Hong Kong’s growth as Asia’s creative capital. Art and technology are the two domains that drive the future of the creative and design sector. Our state-of-theart facilities and real-world relevant curriculum provide fertile soil for creativity, innovation and exploration in the design sector. We welcome you to learn more about HKDI and join us on your exciting journey of design inspired by new ideas and experiences.
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